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.

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

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

in Jake's heart. Jake's fists

wife will only be Thea, and she's going

As soon as the words left his mouth, Jake took a

could barely stay on his feet, staggering and bracing

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course, it wasn't Nicolas who meant to

He'd never met anyone as

this

a little humiliating

I won't mind giving you another punch." "Nicolas!" A sudden roar came from

son Jake, who was now

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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 years doesn't mean you get to treat the whole Her Nicolas ignored his provocation and raised an eyebrow, unperturbed. "And what's

the truth! You're actually going after your own nephew's girlfriend-you're shameless!" Nicolas' eyes turned sharp

and not

he'd heard an amusing joke. "Allow me to clarify. The woman in

aunt." He smirked. "And you tried to make a move on her. You should be grateful I didn't break your legs since I'm just in a good

was completely stunned, as if he'd been

thought that he was hallucinating. His face was filled with

have married Thea?" Jake's voice

"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

dare lash out. He could only keep banging

humiliated,

the chaotic scene

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

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

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

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