NovelEnglishX Fiancé Uncle 71 COMMENT Chapter 71 Thea furrowed her brows, her expression serious. "Mr. Hendrix, I've told you many times that I have no feelings for Jake. There's no need for you to testlike this. Besides, aren't you worried about what others might think? If your father finds out about this, he might be displeased with you too." Nicolas lifted his eyelids to look at her. "So, you know it would be bad if this got out. Yet, you insist on staying at Avon Ventures, entangled with those two fools, Jake and Madelyn. Have you considered how others will look atwhen they find out about our engagement?" "L..." Thea was momentarily at a loss for words, confusion flickering in her eyes. She hadn't thought about it.
After all, deep down, she felt that this marriage was merely a transaction, and there would never be a day when their relationship would be announced openly, Moreover, her opposition to Madelyn and Jake wasn't because of any feelings for Jake.
Regardless, Nicolas's actions today left her feeling somewhat offended.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThea's face turned cold, and her tone becconsiderably chillier. "Mr. Hendrix, I believe we should at least h basic trust between us. It seems you are unwilling to trustat all I no longer want to explain what you think. With that, she turned to leave.
Nicolas watched her back, a glint of darkness passing through his eyes.
Not long after Thea left, Darwin entered.
have sSeeing Nicolas's gloomy expression, Darwin sighed helplessly. "Mr. Hendrix, the doctor has advised you not to drink." Nicolas withdrew his gaze, staring at the mess on the table, and smirked self-deprecatingly. "I seem to have made her hateeven more.
Darwin hesitated, then changed the subject. "The things are ready. I'll take you there." Nicolas nodded and stood up After walking a few steps, he suddenly asked, "Do you think she still remembers what happened back then?" Darwin was caught off guard by the question.
He cautiously replied, "Even if she doesn't remember everything, she must have simpression of it." Nicolas chuckled lightly. "She probably doesn't remember much. After all, back then, she was only focused on Jake." Darwin frowned. "Mr. Hendrix, you've had too much to drink." Nicolas raised a hand to press his temple. "You're right. Have someone preparean antidote for the hangover" Darwin nodded in agreement, and as he turned to leave, Nicolas suddenly called out to him. "Find a tto prepare a gift for me. The day after tomorrow is Thea's brother Max's birthday Darwin was somewhat surprised. Nicolas usually avoids such occasions. Why this time... he wondered.
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Chapter 71 Thea returned home, her face still burning, unsure if it was from anger or embarrassment.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJust as she was about to wash up and go to bed, her phone vibrated.
Looking at it, she saw multiple messages from Joyce Joyce: [Thea, are you free![ Joyce: [Are you asleep?] Joyce: [Going to bed so early! I wanted to chat with you for a bit) Joyce: [Con! Chat with mell
Ever since they exchanged contact details, Joyce seemed to have m latched onto Thea, sending her En numerous messages every day Thea didn't mind at all. In fact, she felt a bit flattered.
After all, since turning eighteen, Thea hadn't had any friends.
She had unconsciously stopped making friends.
Now, Joyce's sudden closeness brought Thea joy, yet it also stirred a sense of melancholy. Search Results For HGenerators Sponsored: Search Ads Read Next Story >
If Joyce hears the rumors about my past, would she, like the others, keep her distance from me? Thea pondered. Read the latest hapter there!
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