Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 138

Chapter 138

Audrey’s POV

“Blake Parker is busy planning his proposal to his girlfriend tomorrow,” I said, frost in my voice. “If you want to make him angry and ruin his mood, go ahead and call him right now about my divorce

settlement details!”

Richard went quiet. I could practically see him recalculating, unwilling to jeopardize his potential

meal ticket.

I hung up without another word and immediately switched my phone off, tossing it onto the coffee table. The world instantly fell quiet.

I closed my eyes and breathed in the silence. After a hot shower, I wrapped myself in a soft robe, feeling some of the day’s tension wash away. When I checked my phone again, the screen lit up with notifications over a dozen missed calls and texts, all from Victoria..

I scrolled through the messages, each more desperate than the last:

Audrey, I don’t think Laurel deserves Blake. Should you try to win him back?

Let’s work together to get him back, okay?

You were with Blake for three years. There must be feelings there. I think you two could reconcile.

A laugh escaped my lips before I could stop it. The audacity was almost impressive.

Victoria had barely hidden her attraction to Blake during our marriage. Each time I brought him to the Sinclair home – which I could count on one hand – she’d practically draped herself over him, finding excuses to touch his arm or laugh at his mildest comments.

Now she wanted us to “work together“? Her intentions couldn’t be more transparent if they were

written in neon.

I typed a cold reply: If you like Blake Parker, I support you pursuing him. Just leave me out of it.

Her response came instantly: Really? Can I really pursue Blake Parker?

I smirked, typing deliberately: Of course. If you like him, go for it.

the futility of her plan. Either she vastly overestimated her appeal or

oth.

into rejection, but at least

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some jewelry design videos with Show purring in my lap.

hot from playing videos all night. As I set

expecting more dirt on Parker–Rose Studio. Instead, I found

have the wrong date. My birthday was two days ago. But thank you

belated happy birthday, he responded. I have a gift prepared for you though. Even if it’s not your birthday today, I still want to

gift? I asked, curious

later, he wrote

in advance for the birthday gift, I replied and got ready for

each element, adjusting

when James rapped his knuckles on my desk. Glancing up, I realized the office had emptied out hours ago. My coworkers had all gone home

read 6:30. I rolled my shoulders, wincing at the stiffness, then packed up my things. My phone rang

just received. Blake Parker’s assistant delivered an

I stopped walking. “What?”

right? Blake Parker invited me to his proposal to

was strange enough, but Astrid too?

Astrid continued, her voice rising. “He’s

urel but

his ex–wife AND her best friend? Does he want the whole world watching? Doesn’t

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see what it’s about,”

“What?”

since he invited you too, you

already picked out my dress. I want

me yesterday, a cold smile forming. “Astrid, come pick me up at my place

darkening sky as our

beside me.

gone all

decorations. White and gold flower arrangements adorned the entrance, but something seemed off. As we approached, I noticed cards tucked among the blooms, each bearing the same message: “Happy

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