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.

in

be

Emmalie. "Emmalie, come with me to

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accuse her, his words carried enough weight to make Emmalie

Max out under the

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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, I can let

coughed angrily, knowing full well she would never dare to

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

her mind that Thea might be connected to Nicolas somehow, but she

that kind of influence. It

a

a glare, Ivy stormed off, leaving Thea

outside and noticed a familiar car parked

moment's hesitation, she

tapping lightly on his knee. When he heard Thea get in,

away, unable to meet his

the car was

was broken. "What are your thoughts on

sclenched

her lap.

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

shook < his

hear there's no point in revisiting it.

heart.

though they were legally husband and wife,

Perhaps

to complicate things further,' she wondered. After calming herself, Thea

meaning was clear. She didn't need Nicolas to

had happened, and they could just pretend it never

was sure this response would

to her surprise, his gaze turned

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he repeated her

his head slightly, looking directly at

of emotion on her face as she

felt a deep frustration settle in

complex mix of emotions roiled inside him, hard to

voice

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

neutral, her hands tightened on her

Although Thea's

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