Chapter 188

Audrey’s POV

“What’s your condition?” I asked, looking up at Laurel.

“Jennifer,” she said, cutting straight to the point. “Drop all charges against her and get her released.”

I went quiet. The memory of Jennifer ordering those men to beat me flashed in my mind, clashing with Rachel’s smiling face, her chin propped on her hands.

“Fine,” I said after a moment, letting out a bitter laugh. “I agree.”

Even if I only get to contact Rachel’s family once, just to learn her condition, it’ll be enough. Rachel was my first friend in New York. She never looked down on where I came from. Instead, she introduced me to new experiences, showed me things I’d never

seen.

For Rachel, I can swallow this.

“But I have a condition too,” I said, taking a deep breath. “Once Jennifer’s out, keep her away from me. Don’t let her try

anything again.”

“Otherwise, I’ll come after both of you next time. And don’t say I didn’t warn you.”

Laurel waved her hand like she was shooing away a fly. “Don’t worry about it.”

something in her ear, and the woman hurried off. When she returned a few minutes later, she was holding an old

one of our deal: your

the charges and free Jennifer. Then I’ll tell you how to contact the

Parker to approve my engagement to Blake. Once we’re engaged, I’ll give

phone.”

I nodded. “Got it.”

a frown. “Keep this deal between us. The Rose and Parker families

transaction is complete, don’t mention Rachel Hayes to anyone from either family.

I didn’t understand why, I nodded. For Rachel, I’d play

Laurel smirked and handed me the phone.

won’t,” I said, my lips pressed into

getting late,” she said, glancing at

my dinner mood

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Chapter 188

narrowed. I noticed something off about it, but quickly

with a smile.

said. I have zero interest in watching my ex–husband eat dinner with his future wife

pocket and looked toward the garden’s back gate. “Can I

caught off

the time she was about to nod, I was already at the

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