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.

look thinner by comparison.

derisive laugh, almost a scoff. "Her, your girlfriend? Didn't you two break up some

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

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

soon as the words left his mouth, Jake took a

stay on his feet, staggering and bracing himself against

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it wasn't Nicolas who meant

never met anyone

it off, this useless Jake

little

his gaze cold and unyielding. "Say that again, and I

was now slouched,

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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

Jepson. "I'm just telling the truth! You're

back, trembling and not

joke. "Allow me to clarify. The woman in

a move on her. You should be grateful I didn't break your legs since I'm just in

completely stunned, as if he'd been struck

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

Thea?" Jake's voice rose, shrill

remained impassive. "She and I, a man and woman, both unmarried-is that so strange that we got married? Besides, it's all official and above board." After Jake realized what he had

dare lash out. He could only keep banging his head against

feeling somewhat humiliated,

did the chaotic scene seem to be

as it fixed on Nicolas. "Is this the only way you can think of to get back at

brother? Do you really think I'm here idly trying to get revenge on you?

an eagle's, seeming to pierce through

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