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 eyes and sighed

be

"Emmalie, come with me to the

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words carried enough weight to make Emmalie

she followed Max out under

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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, I can let him know how you feel. I will tell him

she would never dare to say

would take the time to involve himself in the Rowland family

mind that Thea might be connected to Nicolas somehow, but

no way Thea could have that kind of influence. It

a

glare, Ivy stormed

her way outside and noticed

moment's hesitation, she got

fingers tapping lightly on his knee. When he

meet his gaze, staring out the window

in the car was somewhat

that the silence was broken. "What

cler sclenched tightly on

her lap.

last night

< his head slightly. "Since

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

heart.

between them, even though they were legally husband and wife, Nicolas' cold tone made it seem

Perhaps

that, there is no need to complicate things further,' she wondered. After calming herself, Thea spoke

clear. She didn't need Nicolas to

happened had happened, and they could just pretend it never

this response would satisfy

surprise, his gaze turned cold in an

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fist, his expression grew even darker as he repeated her words with a sneer. "No need to dwell on

his head slightly,

no trace of emotion on her face

frustration settle

mix of emotions roiled inside him, hard to

his his voice was filled

Rowland, since that's how you feel, I hope you remember

expression remained neutral,

Although Thea's

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