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.

made Jake look thinner by comparison. Jake's gaze dropped

you two break up some time ago? As I recall, Dad mentioned you

Jake's heart. Jake's fists

only be Thea, and she's going to marry me. You should

As soon as the words left his mouth, Jake

stay on his feet, staggering and bracing himself

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course, it wasn't Nicolas

Jake. He'd never

it off, this useless Jake shared

was a little

that again, and I

was now slouched, looking defeated. Jepson felt both angry

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have offended you, but we're still family. You're his 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

hiding behind Jepson. "I'm just telling the truth! You're actually going after your own nephew's girlfriend-you're shameless!" Nicolas' eyes

not daring to say

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

her. You should be grateful I didn't break

as if he'd been struck by

thought that he was hallucinating. His face was filled with disbelief.

you have married Thea?" Jake's voice rose, shrill

we got married? Besides, it's all official and above board." After Jake realized what

frantic but didn't dare lash out. He could only keep banging his head against

and feeling somewhat humiliated, busied himself ordering the passing servants to

the chaotic scene seem to be under

steps forward before spinning back, his gaze icy as it fixed on Nicolas. "Is this the

lips curled into a sneer. "Isn't it exactly a kind of persecutory delusion, my dear brother? Do you really think I'm

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

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