Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

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 held

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

us. “No wonder James was so angry – you

apologize for calling you a bitch earlier. I won’t watch that stuff at work

hands. “It’s fine. You didn’t

past her toward

keep

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Chapter 129

“Why are

tell me you’re trying to

eyes flashed. “You’re

that again, or you’ll

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

day.

opened. I stepped in and pressed the lobby button. Before they closed, James slipped

“Audrey.”

focused on

heading there too. Want to

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

me drive you home. I’ll stay silent

I frowned. “I..

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

and bringing you home.”

shifted his weight. “If you want to be alone tomorrow, I promise I won’t bother

James meant well. I just couldn’t figure out why