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.

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

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

hitting a sore spot in Jake's heart. Jake's

be getting married My wife will only

words left his mouth,

feet, staggering and bracing himself

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Nicolas

never met anyone as useless as

off, this useless Jake

little humiliating

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

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

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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

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

trembling and not

"Allow me to clarify.

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

was completely stunned, as if he'd been struck

almost thought that he was hallucinating. His face

married Thea?" Jake's voice rose, shrill

impassive. "She and I, a man and woman, both unmarried-is that so strange that we got married? Besides, it's all official and above board."

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

appearance and feeling somewhat humiliated, busied himself ordering the

then did the chaotic scene

his gaze icy as it fixed on Nicolas. "Is this the only way you can think of to

curled 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? Or perhaps you're guilty of something and just assume

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

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