Fiancé Uncle 94

Chapter 94

Thea couldn't deny that Madelyn and Emmalie's tactics, while disgusting, were undeniably effective.

Emmalie's face had turned pale with anger.

Seizing the moment, Thea waved the doctor inside.

But Emmalie refused to be examined, dodging the doctor's hand. "No need for that. I just had a little low blood sugar. I'm feeling much better now."

Thea let out a light laugh. "Wow, looks like the doctor I called is so good that Emmalie's condition cleared up before he even started."

With so many people around, Emmalie had to keep her composure.

Clenching her jaw, she took a seat near Nicolas. "Nicolas, if I feel unwell again, can I just call you for help?"

Throughout the entire interaction, Nicolas hadn't spared her even a glance.

Instead, he checked his w

watch. "I've got other matters to attend to. Let's get the truth out of him quickly. If he still refuses to be honest, you might as well hand him over to me. I'll take care of it."

of course, had no objections.

on the other hand, blanched even further.

mached her t

She

She clen

fists, her voice trembling. "Nicolas, you really shouldn't bother yourself with such small matters." Nicolas turned to Thea. "This involves you. What's your plan?"

His piercing gaze made Thea look away, lowering her head. "Mr. Hendrix, if you're willing to step in and help, I'd be honored."

Nicolas, catching t the avoidance and distance in her eyes, narrowed his own slightly. "Alright."

With that, he signaled for his team to leave.

calling after him. "Mr. Hendrix!"

Emmalie was starting to panic,

As calm and gentle as ever, he adjusted his glasses. "We appreciate your willingness to help, Mr. Hendrix. The Rowland family is grateful. But it might be best to handle this internally. Family matters should remain within the family. I hope you understand." Nicolas' lips curled into a slight smirk. "Are you saying the Rowland family will investigate this thoroughly, Mr. Rowland?"

Max's expression darkened a little, but he forced a smile. "Of course."

Nicolas nodded and glanced at Thea as he left.

the unspoken message in his

things can't be

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his words carried enough weight to make

lip, she followed Max out

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and instinctively pinned the blame on Thea. "Did you really have to push things this far? Are you happy now that you've embarrassed the Rowland family?" Thea chuck chuckled. "Mom, that's not fair. I wasn't the one pushing things. Mr. Hendrix insisted on a full investigation. If you're upset, you should take it up with him. Or maybe, when I see him next,

she would never dare to say such a thing

wonder why someone like Nicolas would take the time to involve himself in

might be connected to

have that kind of

a

a glare, Ivy stormed off,

and noticed a familiar car

a moment's hesitation, she

fingers tapping lightly on his

her face away, unable to meet

atmosphere in in the car was somewhat

silence was broken. "What are your thoughts

hands cler sclenched tightly on

her lap.

last night wasn't entirely my intention. I think I can

shook < his head

felt a pang of bitterness in her hear there's no point in revisiting it. What I'm asking is, how do you think

heart.

what had happened between them, even though they were legally husband and wife, Nicolas' cold tone

Perhaps

need to complicate things further,' she wondered. After calming herself, Thea spoke in a distant tone. "Any solution is fine. We're both adults, after

meaning was clear. She didn't need Nicolas to take

they could just

sure this response would satisfy

his gaze turned

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her words with

his head slightly, looking

on her face as she gave a small

felt a deep frustration settle in

of emotions roiled inside him, hard

his his voice

Rowland, since that's how you feel, I hope you remember today's words and never cross that

he spo's expression remained neutral, her

Although Thea's

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