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.

wearing a 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

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

in Jake's heart. Jake's fists clenched immediately;

and I won't be getting married My wife will only be Thea, and she's going to marry me. You should stay

his mouth, Jake took a hard punch to

feet,

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wasn't Nicolas who meant to

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

top it off, this useless

a little

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

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 you get to treat the whole

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

and not daring to

he'd heard an amusing joke. "Allow me to

move on her. You should be grateful I didn't break your legs since I'm just in

stunned, as if

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

Thea?" Jake's voice rose, shrill

unmarried-is that so strange that we got married? Besides, it's all official and above board." After Jake realized what he

dare lash out. He could only

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

then did the chaotic scene seem to be under

back, his gaze icy as it fixed on Nicolas. "Is this the only

think I'm here idly trying to get revenge on you? Or

eyes were sharp as an eagle's, seeming to pierce

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