Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 386

If I were Audrey, would he still be this indifferent?

I took a deep breath. “If Hartford’s your backer, then obviously Mr. Mei wouldn’t dare touch you.”

I forced a smile. “Though I’m surprised you know Hartford. He’s famously elusive in New York. Most people don’t even know what he looks like, let alone have his protection.”

I leaned forward slightly. “How exactly did you two become acquainted?”

The question wasn’t idle. In all my years networking through New York’s elite circles, I’d never met Hartford. Blake was one of the few who could contact him, and even he only managed occasional drinks during Hartford’s rare visits.

So how did Adrian Knox, an Australian businessman, command Hartford’s resources with a phone call?

Blake’s POV

Rachel’s question caught my attention. I opened my eyes, focusing on Adrian. I’d been wondering the same thing myself.

and I go back five

“When Parker was saved by Audrey Sinclair, he felt obligated to repay

tightened at his

had similar intentions toward his rescuer, Adrian continued. ‘But when Evelyn saved him, she was already engaged to me. So instead of marriage, he chose to protect both of

stunned. “Are you saying…

what

laughed quietly as he moved to Audrey’s side. ‘Funny, isn’t it? Two women saving two powerful men during the same

Evelyn rescued Hartford, he didn’t just throw money at her. He attended our wedding, maintained contact for five years, and promised

“Compare that to how Parker

gave way to excitement.

was gone, her husband, daughter, and adoptive parents remained. If I played this right, I could finally learn what truly happened during

my mind. He’d mentioned seeing his rescuer again, and I’d worried they might leave New York before

be Evelyn Knox stood someone who might hold answers

“So Hartford’s mysterious rescuer has been Mrs.

of Audrey the second I rolled closer.