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.

suit jacket, was half 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 a moment before he gathered himself, red-eyed, and demanded, "What's the meaning of this? Thea is my girlfriend, Uncle Nicolas.

derisive laugh, almost a scoff. "Her, your girlfriend? Didn't you two break up some time ago? As I

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

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

mouth, Jake took a hard punch to

stay on his feet, staggering and bracing himself against

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Nicolas who meant to

never

off, this useless Jake

a little humiliating

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

over, glaring at his son Jake, who was now slouched, looking defeated. Jepson felt both angry

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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

behind Jepson. "I'm just telling the truth! You're actually going after your

shrank back, trembling and not daring to say

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

her. You should be grateful I didn't break your

as if he'd been

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

Thea?" Jake's voice rose,

strange that we got married? Besides, it's all official

frantic but didn't dare lash out. He

by Jake's sudden crazy appearance and feeling somewhat humiliated, busied

did the chaotic scene seem to

it fixed

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

eagle's, seeming to pierce

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