Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 76

“Enough!” His eyes burned with fury. “Isn’t this just because you’re bitter about her accidentally pushing you this morning? Using this security guard. Incident to get your revenge?”

I opened my mouth to explain, to defend myself, but he cut me off with brutal efficiency.

“Audrey, I used to think your grace under pressure was genuine. I thought that was your true nature. His lip curled in disgust. Now I see it was all an act You’re actually this petty!”

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The words lodged in my chest like shards of ice. How perfectly Laurel had orchestrated this turning my attempt at justice for the guard into proof of my own vindictiveness.

The sound of an ambulance siren filtered in from outside, its wail growing steadily closer.

“Blake darling,” Laurel’s voice quavered perfectly. “I feel so faint… Can you take me to the ambulance for oxygen?”

it. Laurel’s stiletto connected with my stomach in a

to Blake, her face a

steps growing more urgent as he carried her out, holding her even closer than before,

I forced myself to remain silent. What was the point of speaking up? Blake would never believe me

you alright? Felix’s concerned voice came from beside me as he helped me to the sofa. His hand moved as if

fury. “Charles,

eyes. “It’s fine, William,

he continued, “I saw her kick you clearly! That woman did it deliberately! She

shot Charles a cold glare.

slightly and hurried from the room, his footsteps echoing against the marble floors. Within minutes, those same footsteps returned, accompanied by the measured

Ava Bennett appeared in the doorway, wereing a pristine white coat. Her eyes swept

me, “kicked Audrey in the stomach. Examine her.

we’d only interacted occasionally during her two years as the Parker family physician, she treated

furrowing. “Can