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

two break up some time ago? As I

spot in Jake's heart. Jake's fists clenched

My wife will only be Thea, and

soon as the words left his mouth, Jake took a hard punch

his feet, staggering and bracing himself

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wasn't Nicolas

never met

to top it off, this useless Jake shared his

a little humiliating to

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

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

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have 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

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

and not daring to say

repeated, as if he'd heard an amusing joke. "Allow me to clarify. The woman in that room

to make a move on her. You should be grateful I didn't break your legs since I'm just in a good mood

was completely stunned, as if he'd been struck

he was hallucinating. His face was filled with disbelief. "What? You married

you have married Thea?" Jake's voice rose, shrill with

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

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

humiliated, busied himself

the chaotic scene seem

icy as it fixed on Nicolas. "Is this the only way you

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

eagle's, seeming to pierce through the

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