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?

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

spot in Jake's heart. Jake's fists clenched

he 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 from

As soon as the words left his mouth, Jake took a

barely stay on his feet, staggering

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Chapter 159

course, it wasn't Nicolas who meant to

He'd never met

to top it off, this useless Jake

little humiliating

Jake, his gaze cold and unyielding. "Say that again, and I won't mind giving you another punch." "Nicolas!"

was now slouched, looking defeated. Jepson

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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

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

back, trembling and not daring to

nephew's girlfriend?" Nicolas repeated, as if he'd heard an amusing joke. "Allow me to clarify. The woman in

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

was completely stunned, as if he'd been struck

hallucinating. His face was

married Thea?" Jake's voice rose,

that we got married? Besides, it's all official and above board." After Jake realized what he had heard, his response was to clutch his head

animal, he grew frantic but didn't dare lash

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

chaotic scene

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

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

eagle's, seeming to

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