Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 132

Audrey’s POV

The voice froze me in place. My body stiffened instinctively. Though I’d been divorced from Blake Parker for only days, hearing his voice still triggered a physical reaction I couldn’t control.

I forced a breath before turning around. Blake stood in the doorway, his tall frame commanding the space without effort.

“Giving them jewelry assistant services was something you agreed to,” he said. “Yet you haven’t done this job once, and you’re already bad–mouthing your employers?”

George Mei jumped up, eyes wide.

“Mr. Parker!” he exclaimed. “What a surprise to see you here at our little studio!”

He rushed over, completely forgetting me as he extended his hand to Blake.

“The last time we met was at William Parker’s birthday celebration,” George said eagerly. “Do you

remember?”

Blake nodded briefly. “I do.”

“What an excellent memory!” George beamed. “To remember someone as minor as me!”

“Hmm,” Blake murmured.

His eyes shifted to me. “Audrey.”

I kept my face blank as I turned fully toward him. Years of practice had taught me how to hide my

reactions to Blake Parker.

“Mr. Parker,” I replied evenly.

face before his

Our eyes met, and I deliberately emptied my gaze. Something flickered across Blake’s ! expression returned to its familiar coldness.

“Laurel and Thalia are picking dresses,” he stated. “I’m here to take you to them.”

I nodded once. “Alright.”

I grabbed the envelope from George’s desk and dropped it in my bag. Blake watched r frowning slightly.

“Let’s go,” I said, walking toward the door.

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evening, Mr. Parker!” George called

didn’t answer, Just followed

we were married. I never asked Blake for rides, even if it meant getting soaked in the rain. I was afraid of seeming Spoiled or demanding. I thought being: “understanding” meant never complaining, never

every whim, and I realized he didn’t want someone

reached his car outside. I opened the passenger door and spotted a pink lipstick on the seat- Laurel’s shade. I closed the door and moved to the back seat

engine, then noticed my position

so formal?” he

Miss Rose’s lipstick,” I replied simply. “She’s left it on your passenger seat. The message seems clear. I wouldn’t want to be

“Laurel touched up her makeup when we went dress shopping. She

phone rang through the

where are you?” Laurel’s voice filled the car. “Thalia and I tried on some dresses, and when we came

to get Audrey,”

A brief silence followed.

for?” Laurel asked, her

best with the right jewelry. Since we’ve hired Audrey as

about jewelry than I do,” Laurel said dismissively. “When will you be back? I don’t

way, Miss

came through the speakers. “What? Blake darling, are you putting me on speaker with

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sharing our

phone while getting out of the

planned to focus entirely on soothing Laurel

obediently opened my door, got out, and slid into the driver’s seat. As I started

tone suddenly gentle. “I wouldn’t broadcast our conversation on purpose. It

unyielding man I’d been married to was now

manufactured emotions.

you flowers, Blake said suddenly. “What kind do

then nodded.

ended the call and glanced back. “Do you know about

“Some,” I replied.

me to buy Laurel flowers to apologize,‘

never imagined hearing “apologize” from Blake Parker’s mouth. During

or admitted fault.

always found ways to smooth things over without making Blake acknowledge he

because Laurel

something on

Blake frowned and instinctively reached

I