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 actually

with shock.

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

entertainer. Maintaining my image is literally my job. This hasn’t just hurt me, but affects my agent, my assistants, and everyone behind

Laurel. “Mr. Parker probably doesn’t understand how internet rumors work,”

a pointed

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

their coordinated performance

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Chapter 168

William was behind the

Everything I arranged was my own plan. Stop blaming

at them. “I almost wish she had come

“Mr. Parker, I

jumped in. “Sir, Laurel only mentioned someone influenced you. The fact that

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

Laurel said softly. “We never once mentioned Miss Sinclair. You brought her up

!” William’s face turned 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

with her words, then calmly turned to

exploded. “This whole situation was orchestrated by Felix Thompson and me! It had nothing

gaze slid to me. “She hasn’t said

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

Laurel threw herself at William’s feet, tears

my fault!” she cried, clutching at his knee.

his lips. “When did you become a man who

woman?”

“Go