Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Chapter 51

Chapter 51

As Jake led Madelyn onto the stage, she glanced back at Thea, her eyes full of provocation.

Thea wasn't about to swallow this insult. The whole reason she came to the event was to network. Normally, she'd let someone else take the spotlight, but not this time.

With everyone watching, Thea stepped onto the stage too.

Madelyn's eyes flickered with malice, but she feigned panic and said, "Ms. Rowland, what are you doing here? Jake and I are scheduled to give a speech together. Are you going to cause a scene and make everyone unhappy again?" Jake stood by Madelyn's side, in a protective stance, his face full of suspicion as he looked at Thea.

"Everyone's watching. Are you really going to embarrass yourself like this?" Jake said coldly.

Thea pointed at the banner behind them, her tone calm. "Go aliead, read it out loud. What does it say? Come on, you both finished high school. Don't tell me you can't read"

Graduates title that hit Madelyn like a slap. Don't even mention being an outstanding graduate, and she's not

hands clenched the hem of her dress, and she looked at

should just forget it. If this keeps going, I'm afraid Ms. Rowland will ruin this reunion too. I don't

voice, frustration seeping through his words. "This event was sponsored by my family. I decide

cold. "Really? Are

Hendrix family had funded the reunion for

course, never sought attention, so the planning usually went through

though in reality,

only take the speaking slots but try

word Thea spoke was like another slap

ever think about anyone else when you act like this? Are you trying to make sure my family never sponsors another event?"

Jake wasn't. Even if the Hendrix family were to change heirs a hundred times, it would never

Jake glared at Thea, eyes