Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 167

Laurel’s POV

Jennifer burst into my hospital room like a hurricane. Her hair was a mess, her designer suit wrinkled, and mascara ran down her cheeks.

“Laurel!” she gasped, thrusting her handbag at me. “Everything’s in here. Take it!”

I grabbed the bag, surprised by its weight. Jennifer dropped to her knees beside my bed and clutched my hand.

“You have to save me!” she sobbed. “I didn’t think she would report it to the police!”

I stared at her, confused by this breakdown. Jennifer was always composed.

“Those men I sent were caught on camera beating her up,” she continued, her voice breaking. “She went to the police, and now they’re after me!”

“If Chen and the others hadn’t used their cars to shield me and helped me escape through the alleys, I’d be at the police station by now,” she said. “And this wouldn’t have made it to you safely.”

I glanced at the bag, carefully sliding it under my pillow.

“Only you can save me now,” Jennifer pleaded. “Ask Blake for help. He adores you, he’ll do anything you ask!”

She squeezed my hand. “If he speaks up, that woman will drop the charges!”

Her breathing grew erratic. “Please, Laurel! I don’t want to go to jail!”

I suddenly noticed a shadow in the doorway and pressed my finger to my lips. “Quiet,” I whispered. “Blake is here.”

Jennifer froze, her tear–streaked face turning toward the door. The color drained from her face when she saw Blake, arms

crossed, watching us.

Blake approached slowly. “If you need my help, perhaps you should tell me what happened.”

Jennifer’s mouth opened and closed, no words coming out.

“I…” she stammered.

I quickly jumped in with a small cough. “Blake darling,” I said, my voice warm. “Jennifer heard I was sick and thinks it’s because she upset me earlier. She’s panicking over nothing.”

I reached out to pat Jennifer’s head. “I already told her we discussed everything, and you’re not mad about that silly actor

incident.”

I gave her my most sincere smile. “We would never report her to the police. Jennifer’s just worried about me.”

tears. “Thank you, Laurel. I knew you wouldn’t

“Mr. Parker, I apologize for arranging that actor to trick you. I’ve learned my

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stared down at her without

“When I heard you were in the hospital again, I was terrified.

to spin a new story. “This has nothing to do with you,” I assured her. “Miss

only said mean things about me. But her people started calling Blake darling horrible names claiming he cheated during their

–

them attack Blake broke me.

could respond, Michael appeared in the

sir,” he reported, then paused at the scene

set?”

nodded. “Yes. Miss Sinclair is already on her way. She said she’ll be at the Parker mansion

Michael added hesitantly, “she wants you to bring

an eyebrow. “Bring

has personal business with Jennifer. When I asked what kind, she said we’d find

when we got there.”

looked confused. “I didn’t think they knew

their connection,”

“Jennifer, get up.

with relief.

Laurel to my

with

us.”

“Is that

Blake cut/her off. “Don’t try to

come with us,”

out of bed. She reached for the bag under my pillow, but I

I said quietly. “We don’t know why Blake is taking us there. Better to leave the

wanted

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Audrey’s POV

butler and handed it to one

notice, William said with a warm

“Not a problem. If we catch her

me in the corner. I’d kept my face half–hidden

sure Jennifer Carson will show up?” she asked. ‘She’s facing more than just theft and assault charges now. There’s also last night’s kidnapping

mid–sip. “Someone already reported the