Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 408

Chapter 408

Rachel’s POV

I snatched the phone from Mom’s hand, my fingers trembling slightly as news alerts flooded the screen. Every major outlet was running with the same headline: violence at Parker Group’s underground garage.

Social media was blowing up with theories. Some claimed the dead were kidnappers, others insisted it must be a Parker executive. Police at the scene were tight-lipped, giving reporters the standard “ongoing investigation” line.

What caught my eye were the comments flooding in below the live videos:

“If it wasn’t someone important, why would police and Parker Group hide the identity?”

“Twenty minutes without a statement from Parker PR? Has to be Blake.”

“Parker Group’s communications team responds to everything within minutes. The silence speaks volumes.”

“Sources confirm Blake Parker at Mayo Clinic, fighting for his life!”

My stomach twisted as I stared at the screen. When I rushed downstairs to confront her, all I could think about was Blake. My future husband. The man I’d secretly wanted for years. Of course I was worried about him.

But after hearing Mom casually admit she’d planned to kill him, my perspective shifted dramatically.

Part of me – a cold, calculating part I barely recognized – actually hoped Blake was dead.

Not because I’d stopped caring for him. Not because I truly wanted him gone.

But because I had nowhere to run if Blake survived.

He’d wake up. He’d investigate. He’d discover I’d arranged Emma’s kidnapping, that Mom had hired people to kill him. And Blake Parker wasn’t known for

mercy.

This was the man who’d shipped his own sister and cousin overseas to brutal boarding schools just for bullying Audrey. What would he do to me and my family when he discovered we’d nearly killed him?

But if he died…

Marriage license already filed. Half his fortune would be mine by law. I’d control Parker Group through a grief-stricken Rebecca and Thalia. The thought made my heart race.

“Mom, I finally said, breaking the silence. “When I called Blake earlier, Evelyn answered. Said he was unconscious, being rushed to the hospital.”

I met her eyes. “But I couldn’t actually see him. I don’t know if he’s really injured and heading to the hospital, or if he’s already gone and they’re just covering it up.”

‘Did your people contact you after it happened? Tell you who actually died?”

Mom snapped her compact mirror shut with a sharp click. “I specifically told them not to reach out afterward. If Blake died, police would immediately check phone records.”

She reached for her phone. “Should I call them now to find out?”

“No,” I said quickly. “You were right about the records. Contacting them now would just create evidence linking you to whatever happened.”

I scrolled through my contacts and found my connection at Mayo Clinic. Taking a deep breath, I pressed call.

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“Miss Hayes?’

‘Has Blake Parker been admitted there?”

“Mr. Parker? Why would he be here? Is he ill?”

I pressed, “Wasn’t an ambulance just brought in from Parker Tower?”

‘One moment.” I heard typing. “Yes, Miss Hayes, an ambulance arrived about three minutes ago from Parker headquarters.”

I held my breath.

“But there was only a security guard with an arm injury and a woman accompanying him. No Blake Parker.

woman who is she?’

believe the guard called her Mrs.

you send me

exam table. Beside him stood a

what caught my attention was Blake’s custom diamond-encrusted phone peeking from

into place, and relief flooded through

were fine, his phone wouldn’t

would be with them, not tending to

bodies secured by police, leaving Evelyn with nothing but

almost laughed out loud. This was

vengeance – I’d inherit his vast fortune. Blake had built

you, Doctor,’ I said smoothly,

I borrow some of your makeup? I need to look my best for the cameras

Audrey’s POV

don’t need to babysit me,” Jett muttered as I adjusted the bandage on his arm. ‘Your kid’s been through

‘Emma’s fine. What matters

help with his treatment. Might as well stay here with you

on

The ambulance had automatically headed for Mayo Clinic, where Rachel’s family had significant influence. Her uncle owned a

be like walking them straight into

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Astrid quickly arranged for Blake to be transferred to

it was the best option we had. Blake’s condition was critical, but stable enough for

Blake, they’d offered him a deal: himself in exchange for Emma’s safety.

decided to kill them both anyway, Blake had used his body to shield Emma from their attack, taking multiple stab wounds that had been meant

arrogant, cold-hearted CEO I’d known during our marriage wouldn’t have risked a papercut for

Yet here we were.

Blake should be at Felix’s Chapter

Felix’s POV

evening air did nothing to calm my nerves as I checked my watch

minute,” I muttered to

whispered among themselves. I’d basically kidnapped

out, “maybe we should

‘Blake needs absolute privacy. This is the safest place

so scared. Blake injured, Adrian Knox’s kid kidnapped – didn’t have all the details, but I

down the long driveway. A black SUV with tinted windows sped toward us, skidding

cradling a small sleeping girl in his

shit, I breathed when I

death warmed over. Blood-soaked shirt ripped open, skin ghostly pale, bandages already turning

the hell happened?” I asked, stunned. “How’d

in his arms. “Long story. Let’s save his life first, then

rushed forward, immediately checking Blake’s vitals and

suspiciously. “You

If we’re not

exchanged worried looks

I pressed. “Can you help

lost too much blood,” one said grimly. “We need

the other added. “He’ll need a transfusion.

raked my fingers through my hair. “He’s AB positive. Nobody in my family has that type. If we contact a hospital blood bank, someone

that transfusion, I can’t guarantee we can save him,” the doctor

voice piped up

I’m AB blood…”

her gaze

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sleepily. “I didn’t get hurt at all… I can

You’re

‘Blood donations are for adults, baby. Not something kids need

saved me! Daddy, you don’t get it. I was so scared when those men took me. I never thought Uncle Blake would be the one

go if he stayed instead. He didn’t even think about

decided to kill us

eyes. “I was in this smelly bag. Couldn’t see, but I heard everything… the knives cutting him… his blood dripping. That awful

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