Chapter 313

After a moment’s hesitation, Felix nodded.

I was careful not to identify myself as Audrey – who knew if Blake had people watching? Texting would be safer.

‘I should get back,” I said after we exchanged numbers. “My daughter will worry.”

He hesitated. “That little girl… is she yours and that

“No, she isn’t, I cut him off, knowing he meant Adrian. “I’ll message you after the gala ends.”

“Alright.”

“Goodbye.” I turned to leave.

I’d only taken a few steps when a dark figure in the corridor made me gasp. After my heart settled, I realized it was Blake Parker, his black suit making him nearly invisible in the dim lighting.

He leaned against the wall, arms crossed, eyes cold on my face. “Mrs. Knox leaves her husband and daughter just to get the young Mr. Thompson’s contact information?” He stepped toward me. “Didn’t Mr. Knox say your marriage was good?”

I frowned, backing up instinctively.

location. He’d been on his phone talking to Michael. I’d watched long enough to make sure he wasn’t looking

my entire conversation with Felix, I’d been careful not to reveal my identity. But Blake had found me anyway. He must have been hiding there

Knox. Otherwise, this would be

say you’re not Audrey Sinclair,

you fell for him at first

for someone’s number?” I shot back. “Can’t I

Blake laughed coldly. “Then why not befriend

me the first

friends with someone like that?” I shook my head. “I need to get

and walked away quickly, fighting

Blake’s POV

me twisted when

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follow her, but Felix suddenly blocked my

he said quietly. “Just let it go. Besides, we haven’t talked in forever. Stay. Have a smoke with

where she’d disappeared, then at Felix’s face. I exhaled

night air hit us as we

asked between puffs. “You and Rachel

in the distance. “Maybe after I get over Audrey,

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