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.

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 of this? Thea

two break up

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

and I won't be getting married My wife will only be Thea,

words left his mouth, Jake took a hard

his feet, staggering and bracing himself against the

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it wasn't Nicolas who

disliked Jake. He'd never met anyone

it off, this useless Jake shared his

was a little humiliating

gaze cold and unyielding. "Say that again, and I

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

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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,

Jake yelled, hiding behind Jepson. "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 daring

Nicolas repeated, as if he'd heard an amusing joke. "Allow me to clarify. The woman in

make a move on her. You should be

was completely stunned, as if

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

you have married Thea?" Jake's voice

"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

didn't dare lash out. He could only keep banging his head against

somewhat humiliated, busied himself ordering

chaotic scene seem to

his gaze icy as it fixed on Nicolas. "Is

think I'm here idly trying to

to pierce through the

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