Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 128

Blake’s POV

I tore my gaze away from Audrey and James’s retreating figures. Laurel searched my face while Thalia stood with her arms crossed, still pouting from my rebuke.

“Original Studio has real potential,” I said, my volce steady. “I’m planning a collaboration with them for my new jewelry venture. Having you and Thalia wear their pleces would help build buzz before

we launch.”

Laurel paused before her expression brightened. “So when Thalla and I wear their jewelry… we’re actually helping you?”

I nodded. “Yes,”

She looped her arm through mine, leaning against my shoulder. “Then I’m all for It: Blake darling, I’d do anything to help you!”

We started walking toward the exit as she pressed closer to my side.

Thalia made a face at our display. “God, you two are nauseating. Go have your couple time – I’m heading out to meet Olivia!”

With a dismissive wave, she turned and left us alone.

“Blake darling, what a nice surprise seeing you here today,” Laurel said, interrupting my thoughts. “Did your meetings end early?”

I gave her a slight smile but didn’t answer as we walked through the building. Outside, the night air felt cool against my face as we moved toward the waiting car. My driver opened the door, and we slid

into the backseat.

Once we were alone, I turned to Laurel, my expression serious. “I came to see you because there’s something I need to discuss.”

“What is it?”

I faced her directly. “It’s about Rachel Hayes.”

The effect was instant. Laurel paled, her hand freezing mid–gesture. “Rachel? Why bring her up

now?”

name was rarely mentioned between us. I’d

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when Rachel mentioned your plans

flickering in her eyes.

I stayed with you after my accident. She spoke about it like it was your shared

blinded by an injury, and Laurel, Rachel’s sister, had lost her voice from shock. One unable to see, the other unable to speak Rachel had been our bridge,

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in jewelry design, that they dreamed of starting a company together. I’d promised to support them, and after returning to the Parker family, one of my first initiatives was launching a jewelry division. But

company again.

a slight cough. “Full of random ideas. Rachel and I were so close – I told her everything.” She laughed

you hadn’t mentioned it, I wouldn’t have remembered I once wanted to create jewelry.

“Today I discovered someone using Rachel’s name for jewelry

Her eyes widened slightly.

she have friends interested in jewelry? Or did anyone else.

not sure. But Rachel Hayes isn’t exactly a unique name, is it? Could be someone else with the same name?” Her voice lifted

after a moment.

turned to the window, watching the city blur past. “I’ll

In the four years since Rachel’s death, Laurel rarely mentioned her. At first, I thought the wound was too fresh.

glanced at me, while I kept my gaze

Laurel stepped out, pausing briefly before walking through the gates. I watched until she disappeared inside, then

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Audrey’s POV

steering wheel tightly during our silent ride back to Original Studio. I watched

finally spoke. “Audrey, I really messed up,

sighed, lowering his voice despite us being alone. “I had no idea you were hiding. When I saw you

the floor numbers

how he studied me. After three years

Blake would have found a

careful, James said. “This job

a small smile. “You were trying to

we walked toward the studio. The hallway was quiet, most staff gone for the day. When we entered the office, we found it empty except for Tiffany