Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 168

Audrey’s POV

William’s cold command made Laurel’s face turn ghostly pale. She stood frozen between the sofas, still clutching Blake’s hand like a lifeline.

Blake rubbed his temples. “Laurel, just listen to grandfather, okay?” he said quietly.

“Alright,” she murmured, reluctantly releasing his hand.

As she walked to the designated sofa, Laurel shot a quick glance in my direction. Despite her careful composure, I caught the flash of jealousy in her eyes when she noticed me sitting comfortably beside William.

William poured another cup of tea while coldly surveying Jennifer, who still hovered near the doorway.

“You too,” he said. “Sit next to Laurel.”

Jennifer’s eyes widened as she waved her hands. “Mr. Parker, that’s not necessary! I can stand-

The teacup William had been holding slammed onto the table. Tea splashed across the polished surface.

“When I tell you to sit, you sit!” William barked.

Jennifer’s legs visibly trembled. “I’ll sit right away.”

She hurried over to Laurel’s side, perching on the edge of the sofa. Laurel’s polite smile disappeared, her expression twisting briefly before she composed herself again. She shot another venomous glance my way.

Blake settled onto the sofa near his grandfather, his gaze lingering on the teacups William had prepared. His eyes

narrowed slightly with suspicion.

After a moment, Blake faced his grandfather. “Grandfather, I’ve come to ask you to stop the online attacks against Laurel.”

“So those horrible attacks were

with shock.

chest. “Mr. Parker, I know you don’t like me, but did you

job. This hasn’t just hurt

probably doesn’t understand how internet rumors work,” she said, before adding, “Someone must have manipulated you into doing

a pointed

agreed, sniffling. “He’s always been kind. Someone must have influenced

their coordinated performance with bitter

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exploding with gossip about Laurel, I was being beaten by Jennifer’s thugs. Before Michael contacted me, I wasn’t even sure William was behind the campaign. Yet these two can effortlessly shift all blame onto me, painting me as someone who manipulates the elderly for

snorted. “What manipulated? Everything I arranged was my own plan. Stop blaming Audrey the

them. “I almost wish she had come to me for

before she quickly hid it. “Mr. Parker, I never said Miss Sinclair influenced you… Why did you immediately bring

that you

accusations! Aren’t you clearly implying Audrey was stirring up trouble? I defend her, and

softly. “We never once mentioned Miss Sinclair. You brought

crimson as he slammed his fist against the armrest. His eyes bulged

that? You really intend to marry this kind of woman? To bring her into our family? Are you trying to send me

Laurel, seemingly dissatisfied with her words, then calmly turned to William. “Please

and me! It had nothing to do with Audrey! You know this, yet you sit there while they

me. “She hasn’t said

William demanded. “This has nothing

Laurel threw herself at William’s feet, tears streaming down her

his knee.

stared down at her before a cold smile crossed his lips.

woman?”

Blake frowned. “Go back to