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.

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

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

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

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

words left his mouth, Jake took

could barely stay on his feet, staggering and bracing

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Chapter 159

Nicolas who meant

never met anyone as useless as

top it off, this useless Jake shared his last

was a little humiliating to

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

Jake, who was now slouched, looking defeated.

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his uncle, after 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 an eyebrow, unperturbed. "And what's wrong with an elder giving

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

and not daring to say another

an amusing joke. "Allow

should be grateful I didn't

was completely stunned, as if

His face was filled with disbelief. "What?

could you have married Thea?"

so strange that we got married? Besides, it's

trapped animal, he grew frantic but didn't dare lash out. He

somewhat humiliated, busied himself

chaotic scene seem to be under

few steps forward before spinning back, his gaze icy as it fixed on Nicolas. "Is this the only way you can think of

lips curled into a sneer. "Isn't it exactly a kind of persecutory delusion, my dear brother? Do you really think I'm

seeming to pierce through the twisted

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