Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

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 the Parker

apply ointment to my burn. “You should have treated her like his

Charles. “Join me in the

Charles moved to support

called

quickened his pace, pretending not to

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stand, but Blake pressed

avoiding you,” Blake said.

a sigh.

around

will,” I

agree to take it?”

that to annoy Laurel.” I pulled my hand from his grasp. “I’m not actually taking sixty percent of William’s estate. I’m not

the bandage myself while

you know how much we’re talking about here?” he

care.” I shrugged. “It’s not mine to

narrowed. “You don’t want

did, I wouldn’t have left our marriage with

divorced, we agreed to remarry,”

never planned on

“You won’t remarry me and don’t want

all about our fortune?”

what you think? That

answer, a bitter smile formed on my

about the Parker fortune. Yes, I wore designer clothes, but only to fit the role

wife.

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

him. I had to

o go.

disliked, and was repeatedly accused of marrying

doing my part, not letting

Blake believed I

not for money, then

really think everything I did for you was just for your family’s

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