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.

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, Uncle Nicolas. Even

break up some

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

I won't be getting married My wife will only be Thea, and she's going to marry me. You should stay away from

mouth,

feet, staggering and bracing

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it wasn't Nicolas who meant to do

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

it off, this useless Jake shared his last

little humiliating

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

was now slouched, looking

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family. You're his uncle, after all. What kind of elder treats a younger family member like this?" Jepson snapped. "Just because Dad's indulged you all these

the truth! You're actually going after your own nephew's girlfriend-you're shameless!" Nicolas' eyes turned sharp

not

amusing joke. "Allow me

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

if

that he was hallucinating. His face was

have married Thea?" Jake's voice rose,

and woman, both unmarried-is that so strange that we got married? Besides, it's all official and

but didn't dare lash out. He could only keep banging

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

then did the chaotic scene seem to be under

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

a kind of persecutory delusion, my dear brother? Do you really think I'm here idly trying to get revenge on you? Or perhaps

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

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