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.

be more obvious if

Jennifer’s POV

stunned into silence. Looking at her familiar

her loyally. I thought I knew her better than anyone – better than

and bleeding on the floor of the Parker mansion, I realized

voice broke through my thoughts, “are you threatening her by

when cornered, will bite the hand that fed them like dogs.

let out a cold laugh. “Biting the hand that fed you like

her lip and turned to Blake

Grandfather, Laurel isn’t

William replied.

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

Police Department,” the man said, showing his

the guest room, We received a report from Miss Sinclair that Jennifer

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added, “we also received a report from a man with

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