Fiancé Uncle 273

Chapter 273

Thea stayed perfectly still, gripping the fruit knife in her hand ever more tightly, her cold swear beginning to soak the

handle.

She had already mapped out how to strike with maximum speed and force. Her approach was simple. If it came down to dying, she'd at least make sure Just as the closet door cracked "ok one of them with her.

open and a sliver of light seeped. Thea's breathing quickened. At that exact moment, a

clear, bright voice sounded close to her ear. "Thea, I'm here to get you out of this. It was Joyce.

This crazy girl, Thea thought, She actually managed to escape but came back here, risking her life again just to save me? She must be out of her mind.

"Rescue who?" Chad's tone was mocking, like he'd just heard a joke. "Looks like your friend's pretty fond of you, huh? Perfect!

way to hell. She can be a warm-up for my blade. You two can keep rach other company on the

As Chad's footsteps receded, Thea knew she couldn't let her guard down for a second. The moment she pushed open the closet door, her mind was made up. She would protect Joyce at all costs, even if it meant sacrificing herself.

But instead of the pained cries she anticipated outside the bedroom door, there was only the sound of bodies hitting the

floor.

and his henchman were already sprawled out on

dusted off her hands, and after confirming that Thea was unharmed, she finally breathed a sigh of relief. Her eyes sparkled with tears. "Thank goodness you're okay. I was so

The boy in front of her looked young, but Thea hadn't expected such agility and strength from

make sure you wouldn't get dragged into this. Joyce, where on earth did you find someone

know much about others, but Chad was Corey's trusted enforcer. For him to be tossed around like

18th floor. Luckily, we ran into a good-hearted person this time. Otherwise, I have no idea how I could've saved you, Thea. You can't

emotional reunion. Instead, he efficiently bound Chad and

but also for your willingness to lend a hand, Thea said, feeling genuinely appreciative. It was rare to encounter someone so helpful, especially considering that Jamie was a complete

clear signs of forced entry, made his heart sink. He strode in only to find Thea chatting casually with another man. At

and noticing the "Nicolas!" Thea's

Chapter 273

Thea into his arms, he looked down at Chad and the others neatly lined up on the floor immediately understood what had just taken

first time, a spark of longing to

focus was entirely on Nicolas's stern profile. "And we owe

clean-cut student look, yet it was hard to say who inade a stronger impression. Most onlookers, however, found their gaze drawn to Nicolas. There was an

ou ever need

"If you assistance, feel free to reach out to Hendrix Group. I'd be more

manna from heaven, but Jamie only gave a shy,

his offer eagerly, he might not have been so

of probing. "Mr. Miller, may I ask where you

Hendrix,' she interrupted, blocking Nicolas's line of sight to Jamie, "he's just had a tough fight, and

to romantic undertones, noticed Joyce's protective stance. Joyce was usually so terrified of Nicolas that she'd scurry off like a mouse at the sight of a cat. Now,

her face. "I'm always like this! Just doing my best to

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