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.

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?

break up some time ago? As I recall,

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

roaring, he said, "Madelyn and I won't be getting married My wife will only be Thea, and

mouth, Jake took

on his feet, staggering and

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wasn't Nicolas who

always disliked Jake. He'd never met anyone as

off, this useless Jake shared his last

was a little

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

was now

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of elder treats a younger family member like this?" Jepson snapped. "Just because Dad's indulged you all these years doesn't mean you get

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

not daring to

an amusing joke. "Allow me to clarify. The woman in that room is my

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

as if he'd been

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

have married Thea?" Jake's

got married? Besides, it's all

he grew frantic but didn't dare lash out. He could only keep banging his head

and feeling somewhat humiliated, busied himself ordering the passing servants to

chaotic scene seem

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

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

seeming to pierce through the twisted

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