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.

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

Didn't you two break up

sore spot in Jake's heart. Jake's

married My wife will only be Thea,

left his mouth, Jake took a hard punch

stay on his feet, staggering

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Chapter 159

Nicolas who meant

Jake. He'd never met

it off, this useless Jake shared

little humiliating to

Jake, his gaze cold and unyielding. "Say that again, and I won't mind giving you

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

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snapped. "Just because Dad's indulged you all

yelled, hiding behind Jepson. "I'm just telling the truth! You're actually

trembling and not daring

joke. "Allow me to clarify. The woman in that room is

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

if

His face was filled with

have married Thea?" Jake's voice

so strange that we got married? Besides, it's all official and above board." After Jake realized what he had heard, his response was to clutch his head

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

and feeling somewhat humiliated, busied himself ordering the passing servants to

scene seem

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

of persecutory delusion, my dear brother? Do you really think I'm here idly trying to get revenge on you? Or perhaps you're guilty of something and

to pierce through the

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