Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Fiancé Uncle 270

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Chapter 270

"No matter how reckless Duncan is, he wouldn't dare risk offending the Langstaff family by getting involved with Emmalie," said Thea.

Even with Thea's reassurance, Teri's face remained dark. "Just thinking about how I once actually cared for that scumbag makes me sick to my stomach."

Thea felt the same. Suppressing the nausea that rose in her throat, she gave a cold, mocking smile. "Ms. Langstaff, the reason I'm holding you back from releasing the video right now is purely selfish. In the public's eye, Sparkle Rocks is still tied to the Rowland Group." If the video were to be released, the Rowland family's reputation and stock prices would take a massive hit Thea was fed up

any further with those two disgusting guys and had no intention of letting herself be dragged down by them

"If we're going to release it, it has to be after the Langstaff Groupland Sparkle Rocks finalize their partnership, and after you've regained control of the Langstaff Group.. Otherwise, neither of us will get out unscathed," Thea said.

Teri knew Thea was right. Both of them were too deeply entangled with Duncan, and society was especially harsh on women in situations like this. Plus, Duncan and Emmalje were both masters of manipulating public opinion.

One wrong move, and they'd both be caught in the crossfire. As nauseating as it was, they had no choice but to suppress this repulsive matter for the time being.

After meeting with Teri, Thea didn't return to her small apartment. To take better care of her, Nicolas had bought a large unit next door. This made it convenient for him to be close to Thea at all times, and if any emergency arose, he could be there instantly. Many of his responsibilities with Hendrix Group had been shifted to remote management. At least during Thea's recovery, Nicolas wouldn't leave her side easily.

When Thea opened the door, a rich aroma greeted them. Nicolas was glancing at a recipe on his phone, brow furrowed, moving clumsily in the kitchen Thea didn't expect that Nicolas actually suffered a loss one day and it was in the kitchen.

threw herself into Nicolas's arms, her voice filled with

frame clung to him tightly. Nicolas sensed her emotional turmoil, his brow creasing slightly. "You can hold me

The warmth of her breath against his

married, the closest of confidants. If Thea wanted to open up. he'd always be there to listen. But

know? Duncan used to be my protector, my dear brother," Thea finally said, lifting her head with a

patience, yet Thea couldn't accept her own vulnerability

wasn't accustomed to displaying so much emotion. Just as she attempted to pull away, Nicolas held her tightly, pressing her head to his chest. "He didn't know what he had, Thea. Losing you is the Rowland family's biggest regret." "Tell me. What's Duncan done this time?" Nicolas's voice carried a hint

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deep sense of reassurance With Nicolas, she didn't need to tiptoe around anything "But... can I really rely on him? Thea wondered. After a moment's hesitation, she looked away. Td like to handle the Rowland family's issues on my own" If Nicolas got involved,

undeniably tempting to Thea. But she shook her head. "This feud is long-standing. What they owe me, I want to settle myself. I won't rely on

avoid giving Emmalie any more ammunition. Thea had seen countless times how adept Emmalie was at twisting things

Nicolas didn't say much. Instead, he gave Thea's soft, unruly hair a firm, reassuring tousle. "Thea, you brace yourself. When Emmalie came to the Rowland family at such a young age, she couldn't have manipulated the doctors into falsifying her genetics on her own. There had to be someone

could it be?'

looked up, her eyes were alight with resolve. "All the better. I want to see the looks on my so-called family's faces when the

Everyone in the Rowland family held their heads high as if they

had lightened her mood significantly, and as Thea returned to the apartment she shared with Joyce, she carried a roasted chicken in hand. Joyce?" Thea called, finding the living

Thea heard Joyce's restrained yet furious voice. "What do you want me to do? Are you only satisfied if you drive me to death? You chose

tone was firm, Joyce's voice carried a tremor of grief. Thea decided not

with such a good match in the Rowland family, and you turned

and was about to leave when Kelly's shrill voice sounded from the phone. "But it was you, with the endless talk of your undying love for Corey, and now I've finally