Chapter 60

Chapter 60

Sure enough, Jepson continued. I believe you will eventually marry into the Hendrix family. You're already considered our future daughter-in-

law. Even if Jake doesn't inherit the Hendrix family business, we will still work hard to secure Avon Ventures. You really don't need to keep putting in so much effort there."

The smile on Thea's face faded considerably. "Mr. Hendrix, if you have something to say, just say it."

Jepson lifted his chin slightly as if bestowing a favor. "Yes, Jake dil mess up this time, but I believe you share some responsibility too. If you could do us a favor and take the blame for Jake, we would treat you well in the future. If Jake goes. to hang out in the future, I will de Thea was nearly laughing in disbelief, finally understanding why Jake was so shameless,

Like father, like son, she thought bitterly.

Reflecting on her past, when she had gone out of her way to please this family, she wished she could slap some sense into her former self.

"Was I cursed back then? How could it take me this long to see their true colors?" she wondered.

With a cold smile, she retorted, "Mr. Hendrix, have I done anything wrong that you caught me on the spot?"

"What

supposed

for someone who has nothing to do with me? Jake betrayed me and made me a laughingstock in all of Key Biskane. I didn't seek revenge on him, and you should be grateful for that. And now you

dared to speak to him

demure and obedient in

his request, he had been certain she would agree

Rowland family was lowly, and

would be a blessing for

at the chance to take on such

that she would definitely

never expected

fists but quickly composed himself a cunning thought

pinpointed Thea's vulnerabilities. "Your marriage to Jake isn't something you get to decide, is it? Can you guess if your family will agree

hands tightened slightly as she found herself momentarily

moment of

maintained his condescending

have the luxury of choice. If you want to blame someone, blame your own weakness that makes you so easily manipulated. Then, if I were you, I would hold onto Jake tightly and find a way to

finally understand why Stefan chose Nicolas to mentor asian heir instead

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