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.

His shirt sleeves rolled up to reveal muscular, sinewy forearms, which only made Jake look thinner by comparison. Jake's gaze dropped for a

break up some time ago? As I recall, Dad mentioned you and Miss Terell are getting

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

getting married My wife will only be Thea,

the words left his mouth, Jake took

feet, staggering and bracing

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Nicolas who

disliked Jake. He'd never met anyone

top it off, this useless Jake shared his

a little humiliating

"Say that again, and I won't mind giving you another punch." "Nicolas!" A sudden roar came from down the

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

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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

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

back, trembling and not daring to say

if he'd heard an amusing joke. "Allow me to

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

as if he'd been

His face

could you have married Thea?" Jake's

that 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

didn't dare lash out. He

and feeling somewhat humiliated, busied

chaotic scene

forward before spinning back, his gaze icy as it fixed on Nicolas.

Do you really think I'm here idly trying

an eagle's, seeming to pierce through the twisted

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