Chapter 23

Audrey’s POV

The moment Blake answered. William’s thunderous voice blasted, making him pull the phone slightly away from his ear.

You brat, why did i take so long to answer? William’s voice carried clearly through the speaker, sharp with anger.

7 was busy. Blake’s tone remained usually composed, betraying nothing of the chaos from last night.

“Where are you now?‘

“At the hospital with Audrey.”

There was a brief pause, and when William spoke again, his voice had softened considerably. “How is she doing?”

“She’s fine. Just some stomach issues.”

“Then why did she vomit blood?” William’s voice was sharp with concern.

“Don’t worry, just bleeding gums.” Blake rubbed his temples wearily. “Nothing serious.

I almost laughed out. Nothing serious.

I’ve heard about what happened last night.” William’s voice turned ice cold. “Make sure Audrey gets proper rest at the hospital. Then come back to the

mansion alone. We need to have a serious talk.”

“There’s no need for that. I’ll bring her back…” Blake started, but William cut him off.

“Alone. Within thirty minutes. Let her rest.” The finality in William’s tone left no room for argument. “And Blake… you better have a good explanation for last night.”

exhale, his expression darkening as he turned to me. “You heard him.” Blake’s

careful movements. “I was planning

instant, I could see the despondency and anguish that welled up in his eyes – I couldn’t

gown was ruined. Dark bloodstains had dried into abstract patterns across the expensive fabric, a stark reminder of how quickly things had spiraled out of

some clothes?” Feeling helpless,

and before he could respond, his phone chimed with a new message. The way his entire demeanor changed as he checked

“I’m really fine. Don’t worry so much,

his tone suddenly gentle with concern. ‘I’ll only

for the report right away!” Laurel’s sugary voice floated through the phone speaker. “I’ll send

smile instantly disappeared as he put down the phone. “It’s just some blood. Were you this

for Laurel

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Chapter 23

surely can wear that, but It’s blood anyway. Do you think Willem will by into Pars

his brows furrowing in irritation before he strode Toward the elevator. “There’s a Parker Group shopping

we came across in the shopping center, quickly picked out two clean–looking outfits, and headed straight for the changing

just woken up and not having had much rest, although the pain in the stomach had subsided, I was still extremely weak, I almost

of the boutique’s entrance showed no sign of him. Of course – he probably had more

exit. But as I passed by a jewelry store, I caught sight of him through the window – standing at the counter, examining what looked

I watched, and the pain in my stomach began to spread anew. Without conscious thought, I found myself pushing open the heavy glass door and walking straight to the

I interrupted whatever the salesperson

He frowned and asked, “What are

to propose to Miss Rose with these rings?” I smiled, the expression feeling foreign

voice dropped dangerously low. “When did I

“Then why are you suddenly interested in rings, Mr. Parker? It can’t be a gift for

Blake’s voice was cold as

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