Chapter 360
He glared at Blake. “Unlike some people who can’t tell when they’re being deceived! That woman is obviously pretending to be Audrey to get close to you both!”
“You couldn’t even tell the difference, taking a hit for that worthless woman. If I’d known you’d be so stupid, I would’ve thrown a knife instead of a thermos! With judgment that bad, you might as well be dead!”
The room fell silent. I bit my lip, my hands clenched into fists.
“Audrey, I helped get rid of a rival for you, didn’t I?” William boasted to Rachel. I’ll fight off this woman every time she shows up! I won’t let history repeat itself!”
“Blake might be confused, but I’m clear-headed. I’ll make sure your wedding goes smoothly in three days!”
Rachel’s eyes lit up. “Blake isn’t confused. He has his reasons.”
“What reasons? He’s obviously under her spell!” William scowled. He turned to Charles. “What are you waiting for? Get that woman
out of here!”
Charles glanced uncomfortably between me and Blake. “This… I…….”
Blake closed his eyes briefly. “Mrs. Knox, please leave for now.”
I couldn’t move. I’d only been with William for ten minutes! After a fifteen-hour flight from Sydney, all for this moment! If I left
now, I might never see him alive again. This could be our final goodbye.
William grew more agitated at my hesitation. “Get out! Get out now!”
Rachel frowned at me. “Mrs. Knox, are you staying because you think my grandfather isn’t really that sick? He’s elderly and fragile. If he wants you gone, why aren’t you leaving?”
“Or maybe grandfather’s right – you’re using your face to bewitch him? Or maybe Blake?”
I looked up, stunned by the cruelty from someone who used to be my closest friend.
Our eyes met.
I froze. The look on her face – pure anger and disgust – caught me off guard.
She took a deep breath. “We met on Long Island. I thought you were decent. A woman with a family and goals. Not someone who’d use that face to cause problems.”
“Guess I was wrong.”
“You show up alone right before my wedding. First thing you do is fight with the Parkers, then rush to see William and claim you’re Audrey. It’s pretty clear what you’re after.”
“You’re just like all those desperate women who’d do anything for the Parker name.”
I couldn’t believe this was Rachel talking to me like this.
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Chapter 360
Five years ago, Rachel had been my first real friend. Before Astrid. Before anyone,
She’d opened doors for me introduced me to racing, dancing, taught me how to move in high society. She made me believe I could be more than just a poor girl from a fishing village.
Now she stood here, stealing my identity, manipulating William, and treating me like garbage,
You make me sick,” she added.
Rachel Blake cut in. “Stop it. Mrs. Knox isn’t like that. I asked her to pretend to be Audrey for my grandfather. I
“Why?! Rachel’s voice cracked. “You know she’s not Audrey! Why bring her to him?”
Regretting our arrangement? Testing if she could replace me? If William accepted her as Audrey, would you dump me? Forget our deal and the Rose partnership?”
“Blake!” She shoved William’s hand away and wheeled on him. “I’ve busted my ass for ten months! Don’t I deserve something? When you were drinking yourself stupid over her, I dragged you back!”
“When William nearly died hearing about Audrey, I pretended to be her to save him! He’s dying, Blake, All I’m asking is for you to keep your word, Marry me. Give him his last wish.”
“Instead you bring in this lookalike…”
She stared at him, a tear sliding down her cheek. Her bitter laugh felt like acid. “What am I to you?”
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