Fiancé Uncle 102

Chapter 102

She lifted her head, her gaze shifting across the faces of the men before finally landing on the one on the far left.

Even with just a three-point resemblance, it was enough to make Thea momentarily disoriented.

He still carried a hint of youthfulness, pursing his lips in silence, his expression indifferent, seemingly uninterested in everything around him.

Jover teased with a smile, waving at him. "You'll do, the others cith go. His name is Avery Xavier, and he's technically your junior, having graduated from the same university as you. He's currently working under my dad, just graduated, and is a university lecturer.

"He's single. I can vouch for his character, totally trustworthy. He just doesn't talk much. But don't misunderstand. I didn't force anyone to come here. They all volunteered. Anyway, you guys can just get to know each other."

Avery walked over to Thea, his expression unchanged, though the tips of his ears turned slightly red. "Hello, Miss Rowland."

Thea snapped out of her daze and quickly shifted her gaze from his face, politely greeting him. "Hello! In truth. Thea had only been momentarily distracted, noticing a slight resemblance to Nicolas in Avery

Although Thea had impulsively agreed to Joyce's suggestion earlier, she was now beginning to regret it.

Thea forced herself to remain calm. "It's fine. Let's just chat casually. Since you're a friend of Joyce's, that makes you my friend too. No need to be too formal."

Avery nodded slightly.

Fortunately, the conversation didn't fall flat. The three of them shared many common interests, making the talk flow smoothly.

Feeling troubled, Thea began drinking a bit recklessly. Relying on her strong tolerance for alcohol, she downed several bottles without blinking.

However, tonight seemed different. Before reaching her usual limit, she already felt slightly dizzy. Fortunately, her mind remained clear.

Thea subtly avoided Avery's outstretched hand, turning to lean on Joyce's shoulder. "I think I'm a bit drunk. I should head back."

Joyce gasped in concern, her eyes full of worry. "Your face is all flushed. Could you be coming down with something?"

Thea chuckled. "Not that serious. I'll be fine after some rest,"

with Avery. "I'm going to stay a bit longer. You

Thea. "Miss Rowland, I'll

bar, the cool night breeze instantly

noticed that Then wasn't interested in him and maintained proper distance the entire time,

merely helping carry her bag

Tm sorry. I should've made things clear to Joyce earlier. I didn't intend to lead anyone on. I was just caught up in some unpleasant thoughts, and people tend to make

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Avery smiled, his tone gentle. "Miss Rowland, there's no need to feel burdened. As you said, we're all friends. There's no need

changed the

in a few days to explore new opportunities. After all, I prefer this city." "Good luck." Thea said

The mood lightened considerably.

beams on was speeding its way. Thea and Avery quickly stepped back. Seeing that the car had no

pushed Avery aside and leaped in

ground, however, she

around her waist, firmly holding her

she inhaled the familiar cold scent on him. Thea

could I run into him here?' Thea

came to a stop, and the driver stumbled out, vomiting heavily. It

and anxious, rushed over. "Miss Rowland, are

when he saw the striking, imposing man holding Thea. His brow

tried to pull away from Nicolas, but a firm grip on her wrist held her in place, making it impossible for her to move out of his

head slightly.

Avery walk away,

who I am? Am I in the way of you meeting someone new?" His grip on her wrist

dizzy, her abdomen cold, and her

you forgotten? You specifically told me

President Maddox," she

expression softened slightly, but he was still visibly upset. "If I hadn't run into you today,

feeling a tinge of grievance. "I don't interfere in your private matters, so why do you have

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