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.

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 my girlfriend,

you two break up some time ago? As

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

wife will only be Thea, and she's going to marry me. You should stay away

left his mouth, Jake took a hard punch

feet, staggering and

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Nicolas

Jake. He'd never met anyone as useless

it off, this

was a little humiliating

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

over, glaring at his son Jake, who was now slouched, looking

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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

truth! You're actually going after your own nephew's girlfriend-you're shameless!"

shrank back, trembling and not daring

joke. "Allow me to clarify. The woman in that room

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

completely stunned, as if he'd been

thought that he was hallucinating. His face was

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

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

frantic but didn't dare lash out.

somewhat humiliated, busied himself ordering the passing servants to take him

the chaotic scene seem to

and puffed, pacing a few steps forward before spinning back, his gaze icy as it fixed on Nicolas. "Is this the only way you

really think I'm here idly trying to get

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

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