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

your girlfriend? Didn't you two break up some time ago? As I recall, Dad

spot in Jake's heart. Jake's fists clenched

wife will only be Thea, and she's going

the words left his mouth, Jake took a hard punch

his feet, staggering and bracing himself against

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wasn't Nicolas who meant

He'd never

top it off, this

was a little humiliating to

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

glaring at his son Jake, who was now slouched, looking defeated. Jepson

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because Dad's indulged you all these years doesn't mean

just telling the truth! You're actually going after your

and not

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

smirked. "And you tried to make a move on her. You should be grateful I didn't break your legs since I'm just in a good

completely stunned, as if he'd been struck

he was hallucinating. His face was

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

we got married? Besides, it's all

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

somewhat humiliated, busied himself ordering the passing

the chaotic scene seem to be

as it fixed on Nicolas. "Is this the only way you

persecutory delusion, my dear brother? Do you really think I'm here idly trying to get revenge on you? Or perhaps you're

as an eagle's, seeming to pierce through

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