Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

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.

one hand to her chest, the picture of sincere contrition. “I sincerely apologize, and to show my remorse, my

delicate flower as she delivered her

had taught me to recognize manipulation when I saw it, but

cue, Laurel’s strength seemed to fail her. She slumped forward, one hand

Blake helped Laurel to her feet. She swayed dramatically, clutching

his protective instincts fully engaged. “Charles!

glance toward William Parker, seeking approval before acting on Blake’s order. The old man’s dismissive wave spoke volumes about his

her face into

his