My Stand-In Groom Is A Secret Tycoon by Lydia Pierce

Chapter 135

"Stop. Alistair, Please don't do this." Audrey clung tightly to Alistair from behind her arms wrapped firmly around his waist.

She went on, her voice soft yet pleading. Don't dirty your hands for him. My phone fell back in the house, and it has recordings... enough evidence to file a report. Let the police handle the rest, okay?" Alistair, who had been nearly blinded by rage, began to calm down at her words

"Alright" His reply was low and steady as he turned to lift Audrey into his arms. "Let me take you home."

Before they left. Alistair gave Michael a pointed look, signaling him to finish falling the sinuation.

Michael still stunned by how Alistair had nearly lost control over a woman, then managed to rein it in for her sake. He nodded after a moment's hesitation

With Audrey in his arms. Alistair walked toward a sleek black Bentley parked by the roadside, where a driver Audrey didn't recognize waited.

Just as they climbed into the car, the wail of police sirens filled the air, growing louder as the Bentley brushed past the incoming police vehicles.

Meanwhile, Layla, dressed in new clothes and with her hair carefully styled, arrived at Ethan's grand estate after a long bus ride, accompanied by her two sons. She knocked on the door, and a servant in her forties showed them in. The servant's expression was less than welcoming. After watching them put on plastic shoe covers, she said curtly. "Mr. Wright is still resting. You'll

have to wait here"

With that, she turned away to resume her duties, not even offering them a glass of water.

at the

owned the place, muttering in irritation. "Mom, the

Layla was too entranced by the luxury around her to care. Her eyes shone as she took in the lavish decor of the

wealth, but seeing it

a massive estate, complete with an outdoor pool. Every ornament in the house seemed incredibly valuable. Even the cushions on

I'd gladly give up a few years of my life, she thought. Once Audrey and Noah are married, maybe I can drop a few hints to get her to bring

room, running his hands over the priceless furniture with a look of

Don't waste your time fussing over a servant. Once Audrey marries Noah, firing

Spotting a bowl of fruit on the table, he grabbed a pear and bit into it, not even

a rich family's home,

the group below with a faint look of disdain. What a

behind, her voice low and disapproving. "Mr. Wright,

Ethan turned

as he replied, "Mind your business and go make coffee for the

sår" Shur dared not say another

breatla, Ellian put on a practiced smile and descended the stairs. "Mrs. Harper, you're here! I had some things to take care of. Sorry for keeping you waiting" His tone was neutral, far from warın, but at feast it was polite. Ethan had no

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