Audrey’s POV

I narrowed my eyes, a mocking smile touching my lips. “I wasn’t planning to accept William’s assets. Taking care of him

was just my duty as his daughter–in–law. After divorcing Blake, I shouldn’t use that for gain.”

I let out a short laugh. “But since you’ve already decided I’m after William’s money, and no one will listen to my explanations…”

“I might as well take this gift. I can’t just stand by while you trash my name behind my back.”

I leaned closer to the phone. “As for your wedding? I had no plans to cause trouble. But since you brought it up, I’d hate to

disappoint you.”

“So remember this, Laurel. I will be at your wedding ceremony. Even if I’m dead by then, my ghost will haunt you. Better

prepare yourself!”

I hung up before she could respond. The room went silent.

William burst into laughter. “Well done, Audrey! You should’ve stood up for yourself sooner!”

He turned to Thalia. “Hear that? If you hadn’t called Laurel, Audrey might have declined my gift. Now she’s accepted

everything!”

“I thought I’d have to convince her,” he chuckled. “But my wonderful granddaughter solved that problem!*

He gestured to Charles. “Have some pastries prepared for Thalia! And send some to the Rose house for Laurel!”

William winked at Thalia, whose face had turned ashen. She bit her lip, fists clenched at her sides, mouth opening and closing without sound – must regret the call she made.

“Mom…” Thalia turned to Rebecca, her voice small.

“Useless!” Rebecca glared at her daughter. “You make everything worse!”

Then she stormed out without another word.

Thalia stood frozen, her face a picture of devastation. She glanced around the room, then stamped her foot and ran after

her mother.

returned to

burn.

“Join me in

moved to support him. “Several flowers just

called after

pace, pretending not

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stand, but Blake pressed

avoiding you,” Blake

with a sigh. “Aren’t you going to stop

continued wrapping gauze around

I said.

agree to take it?” He didn’t

was just saying that to annoy Laurel.” I pulled my hand from his grasp. “I’m not actually taking

bandage myself while Blake

how much we’re talking about here?” he

care.” I shrugged. “It’s not mine to

“You don’t

wouldn’t have left our

we agreed to remarry,”

never planned on

stared at me. “You won’t remarry me and don’t want Parker money…

all about our fortune?”

froze. “Is that what you think? That I married you for

formed

about the Parker fortune. Yes, I wore designer clothes, but

wife.

once told me I needed to fulfill my position’s duties. As Blake’s wife, I couldn’t em right brands, understand

I had

o go.

wore brands I disliked, and was repeatedly accused of

not letting Blake be mocked for his country wife, would be

even Blake believed I married

for money, then

I did for you was just for

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