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

tried, she could never match the effortless grace and refinement Thea carried

gift box in her hand, her

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. But next-time, don't do

Emmalie dropped the box to

her foot, her stiletto heel crushing the

"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

words caused

people didn't believe

she lost her

to throwing her weight around at home. Now that Emmalie's

no way someone could be that

lifting her tear-filled eyes to meet Thea's. "If you want the gift, I'll give it to you, but you didn't

prestigious artist. He'd

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her could meet Richard.

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