Chapter 173

She suddenly strode toward Jennifer and delivered a kick that sent the woman sprawling. Jennifer lay there before slowly pulling herself up.

“Laurel… she wheezed, barely audible through swollen lips.

“Don’t call my name!” Laurel snapped. “I don’t know people

like

you!”

William watched with disgust before asking, “Did your agent simply assume you would protect her, or did you promise her protection?”

Laurel stiffened. “Of course she assumed! I had no idea what she was doing!”

William turned to Jennifer. “Tell us yourself. Were these actions your own, or ordered by Laurel Rose?”

Jennifer opened her mouth to speak. “I…”

“Jennifer,” Laurel cut in, voice suddenly smooth. “You know how good I’ve been to you. I arranged jobs for your parents and brother, helped your family buy a house and car. I’ve treated you like family. Think carefully before you speak.

threat couldn’t be more obvious

Jennifer’s POV

her familiar face, I suddenly felt

knew her better than anyone – better than her own parents. I believed our bond

beaten and bleeding on the floor of the Parker mansion, I realized how wrong I’d

broke through my thoughts, “are you threatening her

calm. “Threatening? Not at all. I just know some people, when cornered, will bite the hand that fed them like dogs. I’m

a cold laugh. “Biting the hand that fed you

She bit her lip and turned to Blake with pleading

Laurel isn’t

soon enough,” William replied. “Bring them

it. Two people stepped into the room. Though in plain clothes, their posture

York Police Department,” the man said,

in the guest room, We received a report from Miss Sinclair that Jennifer Carson is involved in theft

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man with evidence that Jennifer Carson orchestrated

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