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.

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 wanted to get involved, this is

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

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

getting married My wife will only be Thea, and she's going

the words left his mouth, Jake took a hard punch to the

feet, staggering

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it wasn't Nicolas who meant to do

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

off, this

a little humiliating

Jake, his gaze cold and unyielding. "Say that again, and I

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

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elder treats a younger family member like this?" Jepson snapped. "Just because Dad's indulged you all these years doesn't mean

You're

not daring to

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

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

stunned, as if he'd

that he was hallucinating. His face was filled with

Thea?" Jake's voice

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

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

sudden crazy appearance and feeling somewhat humiliated, busied himself ordering the passing servants

then did the chaotic scene seem to be under

gaze icy as it fixed on Nicolas. "Is this the only way you can think 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 just assume

to pierce through

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