Chapter 129

Audrey’s POV

James led me into the storage room and took the jewelry case from my hands. He placed it in at cabinet, locking it with a soft click.

Tiffany is completely out of line,” he said, frowning. “She’s probably too young to distinguish right

from wrong.”

He turned to me. “Audrey, don’t take it to heart, what she said…”

“I’m not taking it to heart, I interrupted. “James, Blake and I are already divorced, it’s all in the past. You don’t need to worry, and you definitely don’t need to get worked up for my sake.”

His face paled. “Audrey, I…”

“James,” I pushed my hands into my pockets. “Tiffany was just enjoying the drama. She’s repeating what she sees online. Arguing only shows how much you care.”

When she entered with James earlier, Tiffany clearly didn’t know who I was. But after their

argument… that might change. After the divorce, I wanted to restart life as a designer, not be known

as Blake Parker’s ex–wife.

James paused. “Sorry. I’ll be more careful.”

“Let’s go.”

We headed back to the main office. I was planning my exit when Tiffany blocked my path.

“Miss Sinclair! I’m so sorry!” She grabbed my hands.

back, but she held

I didn’t recognize you!”

between us. “No wonder James was

bitch earlier. I won’t

hands. “It’s fine. You didn’t

past her toward the

keep your mouth shut!” James

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Chapter 129

are you so protective of

me you’re trying to pick

flashed.

Audrey like that

left, not waiting for their argument to end. My quiet apartment beckoned like a sanctuary

day.

doors opened. I stepped in and pressed the lobby button. Before they

“Audrey.”

focused on

heading there

stopped in the lobby. “James, I’d

was quiet for a moment. “Let me drive you home. I’ll stay silent the whole

I frowned. “I..

he said softly. “It’s your first day – let me complete

and bringing you home.”

“If you want to be alone tomorrow, I

nodded. At least James meant well. I just

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