Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 75

Chapter 75

Audrey’s POV

Honestly, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. One moment Laurel Rose had been standing there, cornered by irrefutable video evidence of her lies. The next, she’d dropped to her knees with the kind of dramatic flair that would have made Broadway directors weep with envy.

I’m sorry! The words burst from her like a perfectly rehearsed soliloquy.

“I apologize for my arrogant behavior at the gate, she continued, words filled with calibrated remorse. And for falsely accusing you of lying, nearly costing you your job!” Her voice cracked at exactly the right moment, tears gathering in her eyes with professional timing.

The security guard shifted uncomfortably, clearly as taken aback by this performance as the rest of us. Laurel seized the moment, pressing on with increasing fervor.

first time I’ve ever acted this way, and look how quickly karma struck… She pressed one hand to her chest, the picture

as she delivered

bone–deep exhaustion. Three years of marriage to Blake Parker had taught me to recognize manipulation when I saw it, but even I had to

real performance was yet to come. As if on cue, Laurel’s strength seemed to fail her. She slumped forward, one hand clutching her chest while the other reached

to her feet. She swayed dramatically, clutching his arm as if it were the only thing keeping

head against his shoulder, his

before acting on Blake’s order. The old man’s dismissive wave spoke volumes

call, Laurel turned her face into

his

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