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.

who wasn't wearing a suit jacket, was half a head taller than Jake, with broad shoulders and a trim waist. 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, and demanded, "What's the meaning of this? Thea is my girlfriend, Uncle Nicolas.

derisive laugh, almost a scoff. "Her, your girlfriend? Didn't you two break up some time ago? As I recall, Dad mentioned you and Miss Terell are getting married.

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

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

the words left his mouth, Jake

barely stay on his feet, staggering and bracing himself against

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Nicolas

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

it off, this useless

a little

his gaze cold and unyielding. "Say that again, and I won't mind giving

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

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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 junior

behind Jepson. "I'm just telling the truth! You're actually going after your

trembling and not daring to say

if he'd heard an amusing joke. "Allow me to clarify. The woman in that room is my legal

should be grateful I didn't break your legs since I'm

was completely stunned, as if

that he was hallucinating. His face was filled with

you 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 above board." After Jake realized what he had heard, his

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

and feeling somewhat humiliated, busied himself ordering the

did the chaotic scene seem to be

before spinning back, his gaze icy as it

a sneer. "Isn't it exactly a kind of persecutory delusion, my dear brother? Do you really think I'm here idly trying to get revenge on you?

sharp as an eagle's, seeming to

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