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.

which only made Jake look thinner by comparison. Jake's gaze dropped for a moment before he gathered himself, red-eyed,

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

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

will only be Thea, and she's going to

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

feet,

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wasn't Nicolas who meant

He'd never met anyone

to top it off, this useless Jake shared his

a little humiliating to

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

was now slouched, looking

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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 wrong with an elder giving a

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

back, trembling and not daring to say another

joke. "Allow me to clarify. The

aunt." He smirked. "And you tried to make a move on her. You should be grateful I

stunned, as if he'd been

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

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

we got married? Besides, it's all official and above board." After Jake realized what he had

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

Jake's sudden crazy appearance and feeling somewhat humiliated, busied himself

scene seem to be

forward before spinning back, his 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

eagle's, seeming to pierce through the twisted intentions in Jepson's

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