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.

waist. His shirt sleeves rolled up to reveal muscular, sinewy forearms, which only made Jake look thinner

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

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

getting married My wife will only be Thea, and

left his mouth, Jake took a hard punch to

feet, staggering and

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wasn't Nicolas

Jake. He'd never met anyone

off, this useless

was a little humiliating to

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

at his son Jake, who was now slouched, looking

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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

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

not daring to

"Allow me

move on her. You should

completely stunned, as if he'd been

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

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

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

somewhat humiliated, busied himself ordering

scene

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

exactly a kind 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 and just assume

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

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