Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

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.

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

you two break up some time ago? As I recall, Dad

a sore spot in Jake's heart.

and I won't be getting married My wife will only be Thea, and she's going

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

on his feet, staggering and bracing himself against

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it wasn't Nicolas

never met anyone as useless as

it off, this useless

was a little

took a step toward Jake, his gaze cold and unyielding. "Say that again, and I won't mind giving you another punch." "Nicolas!" A sudden roar came from down the

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

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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 get to treat the whole Her Nicolas ignored his provocation and raised an eyebrow, unperturbed. "And what's wrong with an elder

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

trembling and not daring to say another

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

tried to make a move on her. You should be grateful I didn't break your legs since I'm just in a good mood

as if he'd been struck

that he was hallucinating. His face was

have married Thea?" Jake's voice rose,

remained impassive. "She and I, a man and woman, both unmarried-is that so strange that we got married? Besides, it's all official

animal, he grew frantic but didn't dare lash out. He

startled by Jake's sudden crazy appearance and feeling somewhat humiliated, busied himself ordering the passing servants to take him

did the chaotic scene seem to be

before spinning back, his gaze icy as it fixed on Nicolas. "Is this the

it exactly a kind 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

eagle's, seeming to

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