Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 311

Audrey’s POV

Twilight settled over Long Island as Dr. Clarke’s birthday gala went into full swing. I smoothed down the emerald-accented dress Eleanor had selected for me, making sure Emma’s matching ribbon was straight.

With Emma’s small hand in mine and my other arm linked through Adrian’s, we made our entrance. Despite Dr. Clarke not being among the wealthiest in attendance, his forty years treating seemingly impossible medical cases worldwide had earned him a celebration packed with influential guests.

At the entrance, a man in a white suit greeted each arrival. I recognized him immediately.

“Welcome!” he said to the couple ahead of us. “My grandfather can’t stand here long, so I’m filling in.”

After the couple moved on, Adrian handed over our invitation.

“The Knox family,” the man said, glancing down before looking up with a practiced smile. “Mr. Knox, Mrs. Knox, I’m Dr. Clarke’s grandson. My grandfather’s resting, so I’m here to welcome you.”

When his eyes met mine, the recognition was instant. His pupils contracted and his mouth fell open mid-sentence. “You… Audrey!”

Without hesitation, he abandoned his post, practically vaulting over the table between us. “Audrey! Is it really you?”

He reached for my arm then stopped himself, his hands fidgeting at his sides instead. “I knew you had to be alive!”

Watching my old friend’s unfiltered joy caused unexpected emotions to surface. Felix was Dr. Clarke’s grandson, and clearly, he knew my real identity.

“I… Before I could respond, I felt someone watching me. Turning slightly, I locked eyes with Blake standing twenty feet away, his expression calculating.

I pulled away from Felix. “I’m sorry, but you’ve mistaken me for someone else.”

“Audrey, why are you still

“Mr. Thompson,” I cut him off, subtly shaking my head and glancing toward Blake.

mistaken me

between Blake and me,

exactly did you become acquainted with Mrs. Knox?” Blake’s cold voice sliced through the

mistook you for

been mistaken for her several times lately.” I glanced at Blake. “Though Mr. Parker seems

friends with him…could you convince him to stop

‘1…will.”

Adrian said, “We should let you get back

main hall, I could feel

Blake’s POV

them disappear into the crowd, the little girl skipping beside

frozen, staring

woman…” I studied his face. “You

laughed awkwardly. “A mistake. She looks similar.” He quickly changed topics. “Where’s Rachel? I thought she was coming

you.”

disappeared. “She went to pick up some guests who

confusion evident. “Do

arrive, you’ll

confusion to concern.

Though they might not come to the

have their confrontation outside

Astrid’s POV

tarmac running, rage propelling me forward. Rachel stood waiting by the exit. I grabbed her collar the

her.

our best friend!” The words burned

scumbag ex-husband after she died, you’ve become their errand girl!” My grip tightened on her blouse. “Whatever Thalia and Rebecca want, you just do