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.

back, but she held

know you worked here! I didn’t

between us. “No wonder James was so angry –

you a bitch earlier.

freed my hands. “It’s fine. You didn’t

her toward the

keep

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her voice. “Why are you so

you’re trying to pick up Blake Parker’s

eyes flashed. “You’re

that again, or you’ll regret

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

day.

pressed the lobby button. Before they closed, James

“Audrey.”

focused on

I’m heading there

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

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

I frowned. “I..

– let me complete the routine of

and bringing you home.”

want to be alone tomorrow, I promise I won’t bother

At least James meant well. I just couldn’t