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.

talking to

not to reveal my identity. But Blake had found me anyway. He must

Knox. Otherwise,

continued, his eyes narrowing as he advanced. “You say you’re

for

ask for someone’s

laughed coldly. “Then why not

me the first time we met. I’ve told you repeatedly I’m not your ex-wife, but

I shook my head.

and walked away quickly, fighting to keep my composure with every

Blake’s POV

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

disappeared, then at Felix’s face. I

as we

wedding? Felix asked between puffs. “You and Rachel have been engaged for

I watched a leaf spiral down in the distance. “Maybe after I get

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