Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

“Ages ago,” she said, taking a swig from her water bottle. I was took time off to check on you.

worried Laurel and her mom might gang up on you, to

Just got here when I saw Blake’s car drop you off, she continued, setting down her bottle. ‘Seeing you with him made me more nervous. He’s on their side it was three against one. Didn’t want you getting ambushed, so I waited outside.”

A

She turned to me. “So what’d you score?”

I grinned and pulled out the phone, waving it triumphantly. “Look!”

Astrid squinted at it. When her eyes caught the small dent on the edge, they lit up. “Rachel’s phone?”

“Laurel just handed it over?”

I shook my head and explained the mix–up.

“That explains it,” Astrid said, not even taking time to celebrate.

She buckled up and hit the gas. “Where to?”

We’re too close to the mansion. If Laurel figures out the mistake, she might come after us. Need to get away fast.

After thinking for a second, I checked my phone and gave her directions to a small hotel in a quiet area.

Astrid frowned.

is staying

play dead and stay out of sight. Not

alone.

the Jennifer situation was dealt with, I needed to see him – to tell him he could stop pretending, and to thank him

But Astrid completely misunderstood.

a smirk. “Need condoms? Got a box in

can borrow.”

to pace

second to catch her meaning. My face went scarlet. “I’m going to see Ethan, not for that! I

Astrid winked. “You and Blake have been split for a while, now you’re divorced. Having needs

normal.”

sports science major? I hear

walk tomorrow, let me

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just felt quite embarrassed.

Blake’s POV

from the garden,

to convince me about that

engaged and married… Scarlett pressed. “Soon

property in a heartbeat. But my brother? This is his only shot. Help him now, and after you and Laurel