Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

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.”

standing nearby, whispered something in her ear, and the woman hurried off. When she returned

“Step one of our

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

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

phone.”

I nodded. “Got it.”

this deal between us. The Rose and Parker families can’t know

complete, don’t mention Rachel Hayes to anyone from either

why, I nodded. For Rachel, I’d play

handed me the phone. “Don’t forget

I said, my lips pressed

said, glancing at her

ruin my dinner mood with

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phone, and suddenly my eyes narrowed. I noticed

with a smile.

have zero interest in watching

my pocket and looked toward the garden’s back gate.

caught

time she was about to nod, I