Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

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.

the gala hall, I’d checked Blake’s location. He’d been on his phone talking to

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

I’d consistently called myself Evelyn Knox.

Knox, Blake continued, his eyes narrowing as he advanced. “You say you’re not

“Don’t tell me you fell for him at first sight.

ask for someone’s number?” I

“Then why not befriend

I said, meeting his gaze. “While you grabbed me the first time we met. I’ve told you repeatedly I’m not your ex-wife, but

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

walked away quickly, fighting

Blake’s POV

when she mentioned her

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suddenly blocked my path, grabbing my wrist.

let it go. Besides, we haven’t talked in forever. Stay. Have a

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

us as we

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

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