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.

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 if you

scoff. "Her, your girlfriend? Didn't you two break up some time ago? As I recall, Dad mentioned you

heart. Jake's fists clenched immediately; his

will only be Thea, and she's going to marry me.

his mouth, Jake took a hard punch to the

his feet, staggering and bracing

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Nicolas

He'd never met anyone as useless as

this useless Jake

a little humiliating

I won't mind

was now slouched, looking

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a younger family member 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

You're actually going after your own nephew's girlfriend-you're

trembling and not daring to say another

heard an amusing joke. "Allow

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

stunned, as if he'd been

His face was filled with disbelief. "What?

Thea?" Jake's

I, a man and woman, both unmarried-is that so strange that we got married? Besides, it's

dare lash out. He could only keep banging his head against the

somewhat humiliated, busied himself ordering the passing

the chaotic scene seem to

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

really think I'm here idly trying to get

to pierce through the twisted intentions in Jepson's

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