Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 62

Audrey’s POV

Blake’s words froze me mid–motion, an icy chill replacing the warmth of Ethan’s protective embrace. I knew exactly what that tone meant – Blake Parker

didn’t make idle threats.

“That’s your go–to move?” Ethan’s voice crackled with the particular brand of righteous anger that only youth could justify. “Threatening a woman you claim to care about?‘ His grip on my shoulder tightened, less protective now than defiant. “If you’ve got a problem with me, just say it. Don’t hide behind threats.”

Blake’s icy glare was terrifying. That calculated smile played across his lips as he drew out his phone with deliberate slowness.

“Ethan Davies. His voice carried the kind of casual menace. “Such an… interesting profile.”

He scrolled through his screen with exaggerated care, each word carrying danger. “Twenty–two years old. NYU sports science senior. Rather impressive academic trajectory, especially for someone juggling athletic commitments with grad school applications.”

The streetlight caught the predatory gleam in his eyes as he continued. “Though I must say, your family background is particularly fascinating. Parents and grandparents are still alive. Living in a town three hundred miles from here? And your sister…” He paused, letting the implications hang heavy in the air. ‘Such a bright future ahead of her.”

I watched the color drain from Ethan’s face as Blake’s words hit their mark. The young man who’d been so boldly defiant moments ago now looked like prey realizing it was already in the trap.

Blake wasn’t done, his gaze sweeping over Ethan with cold calculation. “Tell me, Mr. Davies… How’s your sister’s SAT prep going? Scored 1450 the first time, wasn’t it?”

*Stop!” His voice shook. “That’s enough! How… I never told…”

“Want to know how long it took to dig this up?” Blake’s voice was deceptively casual.

Ethan remained silent, but the fright in his eyes was evident.

Blake didn’t even cast a glance at him. “My assistant pulled it up on the drive over.” He looked at his watch with deliberate indifference. “Ten minutes, give or take.”

though he held his ground. Young, brave, and

was nothing casual about the way his presence seemed to fill the

cold laugh tugged at his lips, his voice filled with mockery. “And I’ll destroy you without breaking a

out a fresh cigar, lighting it with casual elegance. His gaze finally shifted to where I stood behind

us. “Last chance. What’s really going

I’d always known how ruthless he could be in business, had heard whispers about what happened to those who crossed Blake Parker in New York, this was the first time in our three

clenched and unclenched at my sides as stepped

that so?” Another cloud of cigar

like ash.

long drag from his cigar before letting out a cold

deep breath, turning to give Ethan an apologetic look before walking to Blake’s side with measured steps. Each step was hard, full

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couldn’t express.

–

arm across my shoulders. The gesture was pure

tongue with

transformation happen in real time – Ethan’s bright energy dimming

stood deflated under the weight of Blake

you’re done with the threats,” I managed finally, looking up

a dismissive removal of his arm and a graceful slide into the waiting car, as if the whole scene had been beneath his notice

My voice caught as I faced him one last time, taking in the wounded look in those young eyes.

to a simple transaction. A sigh escaped

The darkness of the car’s interior beckoned – a fitting end to a night where shadows seemed

around.

my building, leaving us wrapped

Blake’s voice cut through the silence,