Fiancé Uncle 69

Chapter 69

Nicolas tapped the table with his wine glass, a thin smile playing at the corners of his mouth. "We do be related. You are my wife in a legal sense, after all. But Thea, it was you who said this was just a partnership, and you wouldn't cross boundaries under the guise of being Thea's hands tightened slightly in her lap. "I wouldn't dare.

"Is that so?" Nicolas waved his hand. 'Come here

Thea obediently stood up, intending to sit beside him, but Nicolas reached out and grabbed her wrist.

With a gentle tug. Thea found herself falling into his embrace, the scent of mint mingling with the fruity aroma of the wine wrapping around her.

The smell of alcohol was particularly pungent, but now, Thea found it somewhat intoxicating.

Her cheeks flushed.

She placed her hand against Nicolas's chest. "Mr. Hendrix, you're drunk."

Nicolas didn't respond. Instead, he fixed his gaze on her. "You've used the privileges of being my wife. Can I not require your to fulfill your duties?"

Thea's nerves instantly tightened, a tingling sensation spreading through her back as her breath grew shallow and warm.

Nicolas out of it. "Mr. Hendrix, you really

hands firmly, pulling her

handsome face loomed near, and Thea could see her own reflection

I'll immediately initiate a divorce and support your marriage. You know my methods. If you lie to me again and I find out later, I won't go easy on you." Though the atmosphere was charged

love him

a

wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but

"Really?" he asked.

atfirmed, her tone resolute. In the next moment, Nicolas leaned in and captured her lips with his. Thea's

even know how to react or where to place her

Nicolas in disbelief, feeling the warmth and alcohol from his lips

pulled back slightly, looking somewhat dissatisfied. "You

pushed him away, as if finally able

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Chapter 69

didn't move Nicolas. It seemed to irritate him

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