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.

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. Even

two break up some time

heart. Jake's fists

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

mouth, Jake

barely stay on his feet, staggering and bracing

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Chapter 159

Nicolas who meant

always disliked Jake. He'd never met anyone as useless as

this useless Jake shared his last

a little humiliating to

took a step toward Jake, his gaze cold and unyielding. "Say that again, and I won't mind giving you another punch."

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

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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

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

shrank back, trembling and not daring to say another

"Allow me to clarify. The woman in that room

He smirked. "And you tried to make a move on her. You should be grateful I didn't break your

if

His face

could you have married Thea?"

"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

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

and feeling somewhat humiliated,

the chaotic scene

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

you really think I'm here idly trying to get revenge

an eagle's, seeming to pierce through the twisted intentions in Jepson's

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