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.

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

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

sore spot in Jake's heart.

only be Thea, and she's going to

soon as the words left his mouth, Jake took a hard punch

could barely stay on his feet, staggering and bracing himself

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course, it wasn't Nicolas

had always disliked Jake. He'd never

off, this useless Jake shared his

little humiliating

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

was now slouched, looking defeated. Jepson

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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

nonsense!" Jake yelled, hiding behind Jepson. "I'm just telling the truth! You're actually going

back, trembling and not daring to say another

girlfriend?" Nicolas repeated, as if he'd heard an amusing joke. "Allow me to clarify. The woman in that room is my legal

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

stunned, as if he'd been struck by

face was filled with disbelief. "What? You married

married Thea?" Jake's

got married? Besides, it's all official and above board." After

but didn't dare lash out. He could only

startled by Jake's sudden crazy appearance and feeling somewhat humiliated, busied himself ordering the passing

then did the chaotic scene seem

his gaze icy as it fixed on Nicolas. "Is this the only way

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

sharp as an eagle's, seeming to

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