Chapter 119
Meanwhile, Laurel circled the cat, running her fingers over its surface. I love this cart I saw it online recently and thought it looked amazing! She turned toward me expectantly. “Blake darling, whose car is this?*
All eyes turned to me,
Audrey’s POV
My shoulder throbbed where Laurel had slammed into me. If not for Ethan, I’d probably be sitting on the sidewalk right now exactly the humiliation I wanted to avoid in front of Blake.
“Thanks,” I said to Ethan.
“Anytime, Miss Sinclair.” Ethan leaned in, voice dropping to barely a whisper: “Hey, I might pick up
some dirt tonight.”
“What do you mean?” I asked.
“These rich folks get loose–lipped after a few drinks. Might hear who’s behind those online rumors
about you.”
I couldn’t help a small smile. “If you’re bartending for cash, I’m all for it.”
“But digging for evidence? Don’t bother.”
Alex coughed pointedly. I suddenly realized Ethan still had his hand on my arm. Taking a quick step
back, I broke the contact.
My eyes drifted to the gleaming car. So that’s what the phone call was about Astrid had borrowed it from Alexander Rhodes. Despite having met him at a few events; we barely knew each other. I stood awkwardly, unsure how to approach him about returning a car I’d been driving all day.
“Blake darling, whose car is this? Laurel asked, her voice carrying across the street.
Blake’s face remained unreadable. ‘I bought it.”
My heart sank. Blake had bought the car I’d been racing all afternoon?
“Laurel saw this car a few days ago, and now Blake bought it… is it a gift for her? Olivia gasped dramatically.
“Obviously it’s for Laurel,” Thalia said. “My brother hates racing and red cars. Why would he bi something like this for himself?”
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Blake’s eyes seemed distant. Thalia continued, clearly performing for my benefit.
“This is a limited global edition crazy expensive and basically impossible to find. She glanced at me. “Some people were married to my brother for years and never got anything this nice.
She smirked. She divorces him, and right away he buys Laurel this gorgeous car… That’s gotta sting. right?”
I kept my expression neutral. I didn’t care what Blake bought for Laurel, I just felt uncomfortable. knowing I’d been driving a car that apparently meant something to them.
“You two, stop!” Laurel said with fake modesty. “Blake hasn’t actually said he’s giving it to me…
“Brother?” Thalia pressed. “Tell us. Are you giving this car to Laurel?”
Blake looked from the car to me standing with Ethan, then back to Laurel who practically bounced beside the car. He rubbed his temples before answering.
“If Laurel likes it, it’s hers.”
“Really?” Laurel squealed, forgetting her supposed illness as she launched herself at Blake. “Blake darling, I’m so happy!”
She couldn’t contain herself. This is a limited edition that money can’t even buy! You got it for me
just because I mentioned liking it!” She gazed up at him. “You’re so good to me!”
I watched with detachment. I never thought Blake would do something this extravagant for Laurel. And I’d spent the afternoon driving their special car. If I’d known, I would’ve stayed home with Astrid watching Netflix instead..
“Brother, where are the keys?” Thalia asked excitedly. “Let Laurel take it for a spin!”
Blake froze, glancing at Alexander with obvious discomfort.
With a sigh, I pulled the key fob from my pocket and walked toward them. “I have the keys. Here.”
Laurel’s face transformed from joy to shock in an instant. Her eyes widened, voice rising shrilly. “Why do YOU have the keys to MY car?”
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