Chapter 416

Audrey’s POV

I hadn’t even opened the car door when Rebecca, Thalia, and Rachel emerged from the police station and immediately separated. Rebecca and her daughter headed toward a distant gazebo in the park, while Rachel walked purposefully toward the underground parking garage.

“Damn, Astrid slapped her thigh. “We can’t see which one’s crying harder from here. Is our bet still on?”

I shrugged. “Let’s just forget it.”

“No way,” Astrid grinned. “You follow Rachel and snap a pic. I’ll do the same with Rebecca and Thalia. Then we’ll compare and see who wins.”

I couldn’t help smiling at her persistence. “You’re ridiculous.”

“Fine,” I said, reaching for the door handle. “I’ll find Rachel.”

I stepped out and gave Astrid one last look before heading toward the underground garage where Rachel had disappeared.

Astrid’s POV

After watching Audrey leave, I turned my attention to Rebecca and Thalia. They’d reached the park, Rebecca leaning dramatically on her daughter’s arm. A female officer hovered nearby, but Rebecca waved her off.

“Thank you, officer, but we don’t need any more help,” Rebecca said. “My daughter’s got me. We just need some space.”

The officer nodded and left. I ducked behind some parked cars and slipped into the park, keeping my distance. Perfect – I’d sneak a quick photo and settle our bet.

I was about to move closer when Thalia’s voice stopped me cold.

“Mom, something’s off with Rachel Hayes!”

immediately ducked behind a massive tree, my

just identified, and she’s already talking about taking over Parker Group. Her

actually

phone, switched it to

“A few days ago she’s the one who pushed Blake to get that marriage license early.

smacked the gazebo

find out what really happened. We can’t just

straining to hear Rebecca’s response. Through the gazebo slats,

Rebecca said,

red. “How can I? Blake and I weren’t close, and yeah,

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threw her hands

he built Parker Group into something huge. He never cut our allowances. You think Rachel Hayes is gonna keep paying us? Mom, we need to find out what happened! If

finally looked up, her expression ice-cold. “What payback? Isn’t Blake’s

against the

guy?” Rebecca continued casually. “Slept with him after what, five days? Think I

are you bringing that up? How

interrupted, setting her phone down. “That boyfriend of yours? I

him for weeks before sending him your way. Didn’t expect

I came for some fake tears and stumbled into… whatever twisted family drama this

cares about

into a cold smile. “I’m talking about his death too.” Her expression hardened. “Actually, let me rephrase that. Blake Parker’s

dropped my

went wide. “That’s crazy talk! How could he not be my brother? We have the

says I gave birth to him?” Rebecca cut in, her voice emotionless. “He’s your father’s son, yes. But I didn’t

are you saying?” Thalia’s voice had shrunk to

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