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,"

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

offered his hand to Thea. "Miss

bar, the cool night breeze

Then wasn't interested in him and

he was merely helping

sorry. I should've made things clear to Joyce earlier. I didn't intend to lead anyone on. I was just caught

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wrong decision" Avery smiled, his tone gentle. "Miss Rowland, there's no need to

a sigh of relief and changed

to explore new opportunities. After all, I prefer this city." "Good luck."

The mood lightened considerably.

them. A car with its high beams on was speeding its way. Thea and Avery quickly stepped back.

aside and leaped in the opposite

the ground, however, she found

hand wrapped around her waist, firmly holding

the familiar cold scent on him. Thea

run into him

came to a stop, and the driver stumbled out, vomiting

and anxious, rushed over. "Miss

froze momentarily when he saw the striking, imposing man holding Thea.

away from Nicolas, but a firm grip on her wrist held her in place, making it impossible for her to move out of his embrace. Nicolas cold voice came from above her. "Thea, tell him

intentions, Thea turned her head slightly. "Mr. Xavier, you

Avery walk away, his

in the way of you

abdomen cold, and her legs

Hendrix, have you forgotten? You specifically told me not

under President Maddox,"

visibly upset. "If I hadn't run into you today, I wouldn't have known my wife was out drinking and having

bit her lip, feeling a tinge of grievance. "I don't interfere in your private matters, so why do you have to inter re

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