Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 29

Audrey’s POV

I didn’t bother answering but studied Laurel’s face, partially hidden behind the bandages. The placement seemed deliberate, strategie VOR – CONTROL | enough to suggest injury while still allowing her to display her delicate, fragile face. A Hollywood star indeed.

*Please…” Laurel’s voice trembled with practiced vulnerability as she pressed one manicured hand to her chest. “If Mrs. Parker says she didn’t do it, then. – let’s not pursue this further. I don’t want to cause any more trouble…”

I almost admired her performance, as her words and every deliberate action were implying that I was the one who slapped her last night.

The security footage will show exactly what happened,” I said, my voice steady despite the burning pain in my stomach. ‘Why don’t we review it?

Elizabeth cleared her throat delicately. “Actually, the surveillance system in the ballroom was turned off during the celebration. Many of New York’s elite attended – they value their privacy highly.”

How convenient, I thought, watching Thalia’s momentary flash of relief.

too quickly. “Who else would have hit Laurel? A Hollywood star with a

from Rebecca to Laurel, my voice carrying a hint of cold amusement. “Do you really think you can freely accuse me just because there’s no security footage to

Laurel. “Anyway. You have to apologize to Laurel, and we can put this unfortunate incident behind

as Blake sighed, his brow furrowing with what looked like concern. “Laurel’s health has always been delicate,” he said, his voice softening in a way it never did for me

raised an eyebrow, meeting his dark gaze as a sardonic smile played at my lips. “Are you really going to twist

Rose?”

for his mother and sister to play defenders of Laurel’s honor. His silence now spoke volumes. He knew exactly who had struck

too accustomed to his betrayals, because his words didn’t pierce my heart the way they once would have. After years

apology?” I walked deliberately toward Laurel, who shrank back against Blake’s

react, I reached out and yanked the gauze from her face. The placed bandages came away

the gauze flutter to the floor. “I’ve lost quite a bit of weight recently. My fingers are quite thin now.” I held up my palm for comparison, then gestured toward Thalia’s larger hands.

face in Blake’s chest. “Blake, darling… she’s being so