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.

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

a scoff. "Her, your girlfriend? Didn't you two break up some time ago? As I recall, Dad mentioned you

spot in Jake's heart. Jake's

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

words left his mouth, Jake

could barely stay on his feet, staggering and bracing himself

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course, it wasn't Nicolas

always disliked Jake. He'd never

to top it off, this useless Jake

little humiliating

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

at his son Jake, who was now slouched, looking defeated.

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elder treats a younger family member like this?" Jepson snapped. "Just because Dad's indulged you all these

telling the truth! You're actually going after your own nephew's girlfriend-you're

not daring to say another

girlfriend?" Nicolas repeated, as if he'd heard an amusing joke. "Allow me

should be grateful I

completely stunned, as if he'd been struck by

hallucinating. His face was filled

you have married Thea?" Jake's voice rose, shrill

"She and I, a man 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 response was to

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

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

scene seem to be under

and puffed, pacing a few steps forward before spinning back, his gaze icy as it fixed on Nicolas. "Is

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

eyes were sharp as an eagle's, seeming to pierce

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