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.

was half a 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 gathered himself, red-eyed, and demanded, "What's the meaning of this? Thea is

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

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

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

soon as the words left his mouth, Jake took

barely stay on his feet, staggering and bracing himself against

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wasn't Nicolas who meant to

He'd never met anyone as

to top it off, this useless

was a little humiliating to

cold and unyielding. "Say that again, and I won't mind giving you another punch." "Nicolas!" A sudden roar

was now slouched, looking defeated. Jepson

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of elder treats a younger family member like this?" Jepson snapped. "Just because Dad's indulged you all these

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

not daring to say another

girlfriend?" Nicolas repeated, as if he'd heard an amusing joke. "Allow me to clarify. The woman in that

to make a move on her. You should

if he'd been struck by

hallucinating. His face was filled with disbelief. "What?

have married Thea?" Jake's voice rose,

"She and I, a man and woman, both unmarried-is 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

dare lash out. He could only keep banging his head against

appearance and feeling somewhat humiliated, busied himself ordering the passing

chaotic scene

his gaze icy as it fixed on Nicolas. "Is this the only way you can think of to

into a sneer. "Isn't 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

were sharp as an eagle's, seeming to pierce

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