Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

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.

sleeves rolled up to reveal muscular, sinewy forearms, which only made Jake look thinner by comparison. Jake's gaze dropped for a moment before he gathered himself, red-eyed, and demanded, "What's the meaning of this? Thea is my girlfriend, Uncle Nicolas. Even if you wanted to get involved, this is

gave a derisive laugh, almost a scoff. "Her, your girlfriend? Didn't you two break up some time ago? As I recall, Dad mentioned you and Miss Terell are

spot in Jake's heart. Jake's

wife will only be

soon as the words left his mouth, Jake

could barely stay on his feet, staggering and

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course, it wasn't Nicolas who meant to do

had always disliked Jake. He'd never met

it off, this useless Jake shared

a little

Jake, his gaze cold and unyielding. "Say that again, and I won't mind giving you another punch." "Nicolas!" A sudden

son Jake, who was now slouched, looking defeated. Jepson felt both

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uncle, after all. What kind of elder treats a younger family member like this?" Jepson snapped. "Just because Dad's 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 lesson to

the truth! You're actually going after your own nephew's girlfriend-you're shameless!" Nicolas' eyes turned sharp and

back, trembling and not

girlfriend?" Nicolas repeated, as if he'd heard an amusing joke. "Allow me to clarify. The woman in that room is

You should be grateful I didn't

if he'd been struck by

was hallucinating. His face was filled with disbelief. "What? You

you have married Thea?" Jake's

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 head and

frantic but didn't dare lash

sudden crazy appearance and feeling somewhat humiliated, busied himself ordering the

then did the chaotic scene seem to be under

it fixed on Nicolas. "Is this the only way

into a sneer. "Isn't it exactly a kind of persecutory delusion, my dear brother? Do you really think I'm here idly trying to get revenge on you?

were sharp as an eagle's, seeming to pierce through the twisted intentions in

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