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.

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,

girlfriend? Didn't you two break up some time ago? As I recall, Dad mentioned you

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

wife will only

the words left his mouth, Jake took a hard punch

could barely stay on his feet, staggering and bracing

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it wasn't Nicolas

always disliked Jake. He'd never

it off, this useless Jake

was a little humiliating to

cold and unyielding. "Say that again, and I

his son Jake, who was now slouched, looking defeated.

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have offended you, but we're still 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 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 lesson to a

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

shrank back, trembling and not daring to

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

on her. You should be grateful

if he'd been struck

face was filled

Thea?" Jake's voice rose, shrill

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

grew frantic but didn't dare lash out. He could

and feeling somewhat humiliated,

did the chaotic scene

forward before spinning back, his gaze icy as it fixed on Nicolas. "Is this the only way you can think of to get back at

you really think I'm here idly trying to get revenge on you? Or perhaps you're guilty of

to pierce through

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