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.

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,

a scoff. "Her, your girlfriend? Didn't you two break up some time ago? As I recall,

hitting a sore spot in Jake's heart. Jake's

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

left his mouth, Jake took a hard punch to the

his feet, staggering

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Nicolas who

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

this useless Jake shared his last

little humiliating to

and I won't mind giving

who was now slouched, looking

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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

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

trembling and not daring

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

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

completely stunned, as if he'd

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

have married Thea?" Jake's

Besides, it's

lash out. He

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

scene seem to

his gaze icy as it fixed on Nicolas.

persecutory delusion, my dear brother? Do you really think I'm here

sharp as an eagle's, seeming to pierce through the twisted intentions in

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