Fiancé Uncle 77

Chapter 77

Thea looked around coldly, her expression unchanging.

Jake caught her gaze and frowned, assuming, like the others, that she either didn't have a gift or had brought something entirely unimpressive. Regret washed over him.

"This is embarrassing. I shouldn't have come,' he thought.

Thea sneered inwardly.

"No matter. I never planned to rely on this useless man, she mused.

Lifting her dress slightly, Thea gracefully walked forward

Though her gown was a simple design, she wore it with the elegance of couture.

Her eyes shimmered as she shot a glance at Emmalie, her poised yet understated look exuding more presence Emmalie's.

than

feeling, the sense that, no matter how hard she tried, she could never match the effortless grace and refinement

gift box in her hand, her seemingly

really didn't bring a gift, it's no big deal. I can always tell Max that you helped me pick out this watch. That way, it'll be like we gave it to him together.

of pain, Emmalie dropped the box

stiletto heel crushing

"Emmalie, don't you feel any shame? This watch was custom-made for Max by Richard at my request. I'm curious how you had the nerve to pass it off as your

words caused an immediate

didn't believe

she lost

to throwing her weight around at home. Now that Emmalie's given such an extravagant

There's no way someone could be

Thea's. "If you want the gift, I'll give it to you, but you didn't have to ruin my gesture. You claim this watch is yours? Do you mean that you know Richard personally?" Laughter broke out among

such a prestigious artist. He'd probably

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someone like her could meet Richard. She's completely

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