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.

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 the meaning

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

Jake's heart. Jake's fists clenched immediately; his back teeth

won't be getting married My wife will only be Thea, and she's going to marry me. You should stay away

left his mouth, Jake took a hard punch

his feet, staggering and bracing himself

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Chapter 159

course, it wasn't Nicolas who meant to do

never met

to top it off, this useless Jake

little humiliating

again, and I won't mind giving you another

son Jake, who was now slouched, looking defeated. Jepson felt both angry and

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but we're still family. You're 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

"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

joke. "Allow me to clarify. The woman

on her. You should be grateful

completely stunned, as if he'd

thought that he was hallucinating. His face was filled with disbelief. "What? You married

married Thea?" Jake's voice

Besides, it's all official and

lash

somewhat humiliated, busied himself ordering

then did the chaotic scene seem to be under

huffed and puffed, pacing a few steps forward before spinning back, his gaze icy as it

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

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

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