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.”

eyes widened dramatically. “So those horrible attacks were actually ordered by

with shock.

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

hasn’t just hurt me,

how internet rumors work,” she

spoke, Jennifer cast a pointed glance in my

Parker,” Laurel agreed, sniffling. “He’s always been kind. Someone

silently, watching their coordinated

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internet was 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

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

almost wish she had come to

hid it. “Mr. Parker, I never said Miss Sinclair influenced

The fact that you immediately defended Miss Sinclair… doesn’t that prove she

full of accusations! Aren’t you clearly implying Audrey was stirring up trouble? I

Laurel said softly. “We never

crimson as he slammed his

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

looking at Laurel, seemingly dissatisfied with her words, then

can I?” William exploded. “This whole situation was orchestrated by Felix Thompson and me! It had nothing to do with Audrey! You know

to me. “She hasn’t said

you expect her to say?” William demanded. “This has

Laurel threw herself at William’s

his knee. “You can be angry with

cold smile crossed his lips. “When did you become a man who needs protection from

woman?”

frowned. “Go back to your