Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 294

Audrey’s POV

I sat at the dining table, eating quietly while the voices from the living room drifted toward me. Though I tried to focus on my meal, I couldn’t help but listen to the ongoing conversation between Blake, Rachel, and Adrian.

I hadn’t expected their collaboration discussion would involve the Q-elegant jewelry brand. This jewelry brand… was created entirely by my sister.

Blake had just met us yesterday at the airport, and today he was already pushing for a collaboration?

If Parker Group partners with Q-elegant, I’d have to work directly with Blake. The thought made my stomach twist. Was he pursuing this deal because he genuinely valued the brand, or because of my face?

I glanced toward the living room where Blake sat leaning forward, hands clasped together, completely focused.

“Mr. Knox,” Rachel said, her voice carrying clearly into the dining area. “Blake and I noticed Q-elegant about three months ago. Something about the design philosophy reminded me of a friend I once knew.”

“We wouldn’t have personally picked you up yesterday if we weren’t serious,” she continued. “Q-elegant has done well in Australia, but Parker Group can help you break into international markets.”

and spotted me. “Mrs. Knox, would you like to join us? As the creator of Q-elegant, your input would be

formally. Five years of friendship, and now she looked

I said, taking a final bite

suddenly aware of all three of them watching me. The bread seemed to expand in

me by surprise, making me cough as I

came over with a glass of water, frowning slightly. “Slow

smile, feeling my face heat up with

I managed after

Rachel, instantly recognizing their surprised expressions. The daughter of Australia’s financial elite should have impeccable table

quickly, looking away. “Bad habits die

a weak excuse, but better than

hand on my shoulder. “She was pampered by her parents, and I haven’t helped matters.” He shook his head with a

in his voice made my skin crawl, but I understood what he was doing.

wife smile.

outsiders anymore,” I said. “They’re going to