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.

pulled back, but she

you worked here! I didn’t recognize you!” Her

James was so angry – you

a bitch earlier. I won’t watch

freed my hands. “It’s

past her toward the

that you know, keep

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her voice. “Why are you so protective

tell me you’re trying to

flashed.

Audrey like that

their argument to end. My quiet

day.

opened. I stepped in and pressed the lobby

“Audrey.”

focused on

headed? Home? I’m heading there too.

in the lobby. “James, I’d like

me drive you

I frowned. “I..

once,” he said softly. “It’s your first day – let me complete the

and bringing you home.”

weight. “If you want to be alone tomorrow,

meant

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