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.

more obvious

Jennifer’s POV

up at Laurel, stunned into silence. Looking at her familiar face, I suddenly

knew her better than anyone – better than her own parents. I

beaten and bleeding on the floor of the

Audrey’s voice broke through my thoughts, “are

calm. “Threatening? Not at all. I just know some people, when cornered, will bite the hand

cold laugh. “Biting the hand that fed you like a dog?

white. She bit her lip and turned to

frowned. Grandfather, Laurel

William replied.

people stepped into the room. Though in

Department,” the man

spoke next. “We’ve been waiting in the guest room, We received a report from Miss Sinclair that Jennifer Carson is involved in

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the male officer added, “we also received a report from a man with evidence

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