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.

to the futility of her plan. Either

oth.

Victoria had guts. Walking straight into rejection, but at least she

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design videos with Show purring in my lap. The combination

playing videos all night. As I set it down to

heart quickened, expecting more dirt on Parker–Rose Studio. Instead, I found a simple smiley face followed

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

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

I asked,

he wrote with a

advance for the birthday gift,

adjusting gemstone placements and metal thicknesses. This was my element – creating beautiful things

James rapped his knuckles on my desk. Glancing up, I realized the office had

my shoulders, wincing at the stiffness, then packed up my things. My phone rang the moment

she exclaimed. “You won’t believe what I just received. Blake Parker’s

I stopped walking. “What?”

Parker invited me to his proposal to Laurel

enough, but Astrid too? They barely knew each other outside

is he thinking?” Astrid continued, her

urel but

AND her best friend? Does he want the whole world watching? Doesn’t he know I

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what it’s about,” I said

“What?”

since he invited

picked out my dress. I want to

thought about the red dress Blake had bought me yesterday, a cold smile

Seasons Hotel glowed against the darkening sky as our car pulled

beside me.

gone all out, haven’t

in the elaborate 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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