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.

forearms, which only made Jake look thinner by comparison. Jake's gaze dropped for a moment before he gathered himself,

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

sore spot in Jake's heart.

he said, "Madelyn and I won't be getting married My wife will only be Thea, and she's going

left his mouth, Jake took a hard

barely stay on his feet, staggering and

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wasn't Nicolas

He'd never met anyone as useless

to top it off, this

was a little humiliating to

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

over, glaring at his son Jake, who was now slouched, looking defeated. Jepson felt both angry

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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 who's clearly

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

and not

an amusing joke. "Allow

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

as if he'd been

was hallucinating. His face was filled with disbelief. "What?

married Thea?" Jake's voice rose, shrill with

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

lash out. He could only keep banging his head

humiliated, busied himself ordering the passing servants to

chaotic scene seem to be

huffed and puffed, pacing a few steps 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

delusion, my dear brother? Do you really think I'm here idly

seeming to

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