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.

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

up some time ago? As

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

My wife will only be Thea, and she's going to marry me. You should stay away from

words left his mouth, Jake took a

feet, staggering

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Nicolas who

He'd never met anyone as useless

to top it off, this useless Jake shared his

a little

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

Jake, who was now slouched, looking defeated.

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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 a junior

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

not daring to say another

an amusing joke. "Allow me to clarify. The woman in that room

tried to make a move on her. You should be grateful I

was completely stunned, as if he'd been struck

face was filled with disbelief. "What? You

have 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." After Jake realized what he had heard, his response was to clutch his head and

didn't dare lash out. He could

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

the chaotic scene seem to be

pacing a few steps forward before spinning back, his gaze icy as it

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

an eagle's, seeming to pierce through the twisted

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