Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 128

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?”

Rachel’s name was rarely mentioned between us. I’d always assumed grief was the

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mentioned your plans to start a jewelry

stiffened, confusion flickering in her

She spoke about it

sister, had lost her voice from shock. One unable to see, the other

–

I’d promised to support them, and after returning to the Parker

company again.

and I were so close – I told her everything.” She laughed awkwardly.

mentioned it, I wouldn’t have remembered I once wanted to create

discovered someone using Rachel’s name for

Her eyes widened slightly.

friends interested in jewelry? Or

hesitated, her expression shifting rapidly. “I… I’m not sure. But Rachel Hayes isn’t exactly a unique name, is it? Could be someone else with the same name?”

nodded after

the city blur past. “I’ll take you

it simply grief? Or something else? In the four years since Rachel’s death, Laurel rarely mentioned her. At first, I thought the wound was too fresh. Now, I

car moved through traffic, silence hanging between us. Laurel occasionally glanced at me, while I

gates. I watched until she disappeared inside, then told my driver to head to

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Chapter 128

Audrey’s POV

back to Original Studio. I

“Audrey, I really

hiding. When I

the floor numbers change, surprisingly calm. “It’s

– [ could tell by how he studied me. After three years

intervention, Blake would have found a way

James said.

“You were trying to help.

entered the office,

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