Chapter 49
Nicolas expression didn’t soften much. He looked at Thea, his tone completely devoid of emotion. “Don’t let anything like this happen again
Thea nodded Jake’s words and Nicolas‘ reaction hung over hier like a thick fog.
Soon, Thea let out a bitter laugh in her mind. The strange feelings she had experienced over the past few days finally made. sense. It turned out that during their time together, she had unknowingly developed feelings for Nicolas that she shouldn’t
have.
Thea didn’t find her thoughts particularly surprising. She though. Nicolas is strong enough and doesn’t carry the arrogance of other members of the Hendrix family.
During the time by his side. I’ve indeed learned a lot. He seems to embody various positive traits. But now, it seems wise to stop before things get worse.
Thea comforted herself with that thought, but she still felt a pang of sadness in her heart.
Nicolas was unaware of Thea’s inner thoughts. He only knew he was feeling a level of frustration he had never experienced before. Then his gaze toward Thea grew colder.
“Unless it’s urgent, just head back,” Nicolas said: “I’ll explain things to Dad. You don’t seem yourself. Take some time to adjust, and work is going to ramp up soon,”
His tone was all business. Thea felt completely deflated.
When she finally lifted her head again, Thea managed to adjust her expression. “Okay, got it. Mr. Hendrix”
Once she got home, Thea only allowed herself half an hour to wallow in sorrow. And she had more important things to
focus on
The Rowland family couldn’t be relied upon, nor could the Hendrix family, and Thea couldn’t depend on Nicolas either. She needed to think about her future.
If it ever came to the point of breaking off her engagement with Nicolas, Thea didn’t want to be a victim anymore.
Just then, a friend from college reached out to Thea. “There’s a yacht alumni gathering the day after tomorrow. Are you going?”
Then the friend teased, “I bet Jake will accompany you, right?”
Soon, the day arrived, and Thea arrived as promised.
The event was indeed quite grand, and Thea was curious about who organized it when she happened to overhear two people passing by
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