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

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

glanced between us. “No wonder James was so angry –

calling you a bitch earlier. I won’t watch

freed my hands. “It’s

moved past her

you know, keep

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are

trying to pick

flashed. “You’re the

about Audrey like that again,

to end. My quiet apartment beckoned like a

day.

I stepped in and pressed the

“Audrey.”

on the floor

are you headed? Home? I’m heading there too.

stopped in the lobby. “James, I’d like some time

was quiet for a moment. “Let me drive you home. I’ll

I frowned. “I..

said softly. “It’s your first day – let me complete the routine of taking you

and bringing you home.”

want to be alone tomorrow,

At least James meant

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