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.

reveal muscular, sinewy forearms, which only made Jake look thinner by comparison.

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

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

getting married My wife will only be Thea, and she's going to marry me. You should stay away from

the words left his mouth, Jake

stay on his feet,

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Chapter 159

course, it wasn't Nicolas who meant

always disliked Jake. He'd never

it off, this useless Jake shared his

was a little

and I won't mind giving you another punch." "Nicolas!" A sudden roar came from down

was now slouched, looking

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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 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 crossed

nonsense!" Jake yelled, hiding behind Jepson. "I'm just telling the truth! You're actually going after your own nephew's girlfriend-you're

trembling and not

joke. "Allow me to clarify. The

her. You should be grateful I didn't break your legs since I'm just in

was completely stunned, as if he'd

almost thought that he was hallucinating. His face was filled with

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

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

and feeling somewhat humiliated, busied himself ordering the

chaotic scene seem

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

of persecutory delusion, 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

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