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.

his phone talking to Michael. I’d watched long enough to

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

Evelyn Knox. Otherwise, this would

narrowing as he advanced. “You say you’re not Audrey

you fell for him

to ask for someone’s number?”

Blake laughed coldly. “Then why

grabbed me the first time we met.

that?” I shook my head. “I need

turned and walked away quickly, fighting to keep

Blake’s POV

twisted when

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Felix suddenly blocked my path, grabbing

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

then at Felix’s face. I exhaled and

air hit us as we leaned against the balcony railing, cigarettes

wedding? Felix asked between puffs. “You and

spiral down in the distance. “Maybe after I get

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