Fiancé Uncle 159

Chapter 159

Thea's hand rested softly on his chest, as she cudded up to him with a birdlike gentleness.

She had never shown this kind of dependence before.

Nicolas' movements were gentle, careful not to hurt Thea in his arms.

Neither spoke, but Jake could read Nicolas' eyes all too clearly, a comprehension between men.

A deep sense of dread and anger set in, and Jake, feeling unsettled, followed after them and watched the two disappear into

the same room.

Instantly, he felt betrayed by Thea and furious, rushing forward to try and kick down the door.

Feeling morally justified, he surged with newfound strength.

Just before his foot connected with the door, the bodyguard standing at the entrance shot him a cold, warning glance.

All his courage and strength disappeared in an instant.

Jake shrank back, feeling small, like a quail.

The men under Nicolas' command respected no one but Nicolas, something Jake had learned as a teenager.

It was not uncommon for him to suffer a beating if he crossed the wrong line when he was young, and even his parents couldn't intervene on his behalf.

Still, Jake lingered at the doorway, reluctant to leave, his head lowered to hide the resentment in his eyes..

Click.

The door opened.

Nicolas stepped out.

He didn't look surprised to see Jake waiting, and his expression was as cold as usual when looking at Jake, with a hint of disdain.

"Is there a problem?" he asked, hands in his pockets.

a head taller than Jake, with broad shoulders and a trim waist. His shirt sleeves rolled up to reveal muscular, sinewy forearms, which only made Jake look thinner by comparison. Jake's gaze dropped for

Didn't you two break up some time

a sore spot in Jake's heart. Jake's fists clenched immediately;

and I won't be getting married My wife will only be Thea, and she's going to marry

soon as the words left his mouth, Jake took a

his feet, staggering

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it wasn't Nicolas who meant

had always disliked Jake. He'd never met anyone as useless

it off, this useless

was a little

"Say that again, and I won't mind giving you another punch." "Nicolas!" A sudden roar came from

son Jake, who was now

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indulged you all these years doesn't mean you get to treat the whole Her Nicolas ignored his provocation and raised an eyebrow, unperturbed. "And what's wrong with an elder giving a

the truth! You're actually going after your own

back, trembling and not daring to say

nephew's girlfriend?" Nicolas repeated, as if he'd heard an amusing joke. "Allow me to

make a move on her. You should be grateful I didn't break your

as if he'd been struck

hallucinating. His face was filled with disbelief.

have married Thea?" Jake's voice rose,

and woman, both unmarried-is that so strange that we got married? Besides, it's all official and above board." After Jake realized what he had heard, his response was to clutch his

grew frantic but didn't dare lash out. He could only keep banging

appearance and feeling somewhat humiliated, busied himself ordering

chaotic scene seem to be under

a few steps forward before spinning back, his gaze icy as it fixed on Nicolas. "Is this the only way you can think of to get

brother? Do you really think I'm here idly trying to get revenge on you? Or perhaps you're guilty

seeming to pierce through the

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