Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 168

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.”

those horrible attacks were actually ordered by Mr.

with shock.

a hand to her chest. “Mr. Parker, I know you don’t like me, but did you really need to target

This hasn’t just hurt me, but affects my agent, my assistants, and everyone

understand how internet rumors work,” she said, before adding,

cast a pointed

Mr. Parker,” Laurel agreed, sniffling. “He’s always been kind. Someone must have influenced

watching their

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thugs. Before Michael contacted me, I wasn’t even sure William was behind

I arranged was my own plan. Stop blaming Audrey the fierer

“I almost wish she

Parker, I never said Miss Sinclair influenced you…

in. “Sir, Laurel only mentioned someone influenced you. The fact that you immediately defended Miss Sinclair… doesn’t

implying Audrey was stirring up trouble? I defend her, and now

don’t misunderstand,” Laurel said softly. “We never

– !” William’s face turned crimson as he slammed his fist against the armrest. His

to marry this kind of woman? To bring her

Laurel, seemingly dissatisfied with her words, then calmly turned

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

slid to me. “She

William demanded. “This has nothing to do with

Laurel threw herself at William’s feet, tears

my fault!” she cried, clutching at his knee. “You can be angry with me, but not with

lips. “When

woman?”

“Go

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