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.

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

laugh, almost a scoff. "Her, your girlfriend? Didn't you two break up some time ago? As I recall, Dad mentioned you and Miss Terell are getting married.

hitting a sore spot in Jake's heart.

wife will only be Thea,

words left his mouth, Jake took a hard

on his feet, staggering and bracing himself against

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Nicolas

Jake. He'd never

top it off, this useless Jake

was a little humiliating

took a step toward Jake, his gaze cold and unyielding. "Say that again, and I won't mind giving

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

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

telling the truth! You're actually going after your own nephew's girlfriend-you're shameless!" Nicolas' eyes turned sharp

trembling and not daring

"Allow me to clarify. The woman in

move on her. You should be

completely stunned, as if

almost thought that he was hallucinating. His face was filled

Thea?" Jake's

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

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

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

then did the chaotic scene

his gaze icy as it fixed on Nicolas. "Is this the only

it 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

eagle's, seeming to

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