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.

arms, her voice filled with deep affection. "Nicolas,

emotional turmoil, his brow creasing slightly.

remained still, letting Thea wrap herself around him. The warmth of her breath against his neck was

Thea wanted to open up. he'd always be there to listen. But if she held back,

brother," Thea finally said,

looked at her with infinite patience, yet Thea couldn't accept her own vulnerability at that

Nicolas held her tightly, pressing her head to his chest. "He didn't know what he had,

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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, things might take a very different turn. Nicolas's gaze turned serious. "You still

long-standing. What they owe me, I want to settle myself. I

Emmalie any more ammunition. Thea had seen countless times how adept Emmalie was at

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

it be?'

were alight with resolve. "All the better. I want to see the looks on my so-called family's faces

Thea thought and doubted it. Everyone in the Rowland family held their heads high as if

apartment she shared with Joyce, she carried a roasted chicken in hand. Joyce?" Thea called, finding the living room

satisfied if you drive me to death? You chose to abandon me back then,

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

like your mother now? I set you up with such a good match in the Rowland family, and you turned it down

sounded from the phone. "But it was you, with the endless talk of your undying love for Corey, and