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.

is she?’ I

believe the guard

send me a

image showed a black-suited bodyguard with a bandaged arm sitting on an exam table. Beside him stood a woman in a beige dress

caught my attention was Blake’s custom

place, and relief

his phone

were alive, Evelyn would be with them, not

dead, their bodies secured by police, leaving Evelyn with nothing but Blake’s

out loud. This was perfect.

was truly gone, I wouldn’t just escape his vengeance – I’d inherit his vast fortune. Blake had built Parker Group

Doctor,’ I said

smile playing at my lips. “Mother, can I borrow some of your makeup? I need

Audrey’s POV

need to babysit me,” Jett muttered as I adjusted the bandage on his arm. ‘Your kid’s

him a tired smile. ‘Emma’s fine. What matters now is

his treatment. Might as well stay here with

eyebrow, understanding dawning on his face. He gave a

headed for Mayo Clinic, where Rachel’s family had significant influence. Her uncle owned a substantial stake

there would be like walking them straight

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Adrian and Astrid quickly arranged

Blake’s condition was critical, but stable enough for the short transport, according to

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

to shield Emma from their attack,

never would have believed Blake capable of such selflessness. The arrogant, cold-hearted CEO I’d

Yet here we were.

now, Blake should be at

Felix’s POV

stone path outside my family’s mansion. The cool evening air did nothing to calm my nerves as I checked

minute,”

two trauma surgeons my grandfather Harrison had trained years ago whispered among themselves. I’d basically kidnapped them from JFK Airport the

called out, “maybe we should reconsider

confident than I felt. ‘Blake needs

never heard her sound so scared. Blake injured, Adrian Knox’s kid kidnapped – didn’t have all the details, but I knew it was bad. My stomach twisted at the thought of what I’d find

black SUV with tinted windows sped toward us, skidding to a stop just feet

girl in his

I breathed when I finally saw

Blood-soaked shirt ripped open, skin ghostly pale, bandages already turning red

hell happened?” I asked, stunned.

shifted Emma in his arms. “Long story. Let’s save

immediately

suspiciously.

grandfather’s estate. If we’re not safe here,

worried

“Can you help

said grimly. “We need to get

added. “He’ll need a transfusion. Does anyone know

that type. If we contact a hospital blood bank, someone might connect the dots

save him,” the doctor said bluntly. “He’s

small voice

I’m AB blood…”

eyes fluttered open, her gaze finding Blake

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Blake saved me,” she mumbled sleepily. “I didn’t get

face hardened. ‘Emma! You’re just

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

he saved me! Daddy, you don’t get it. I was so scared when those men took me. I never

fingers clutched Adrian’s shirt. “The bad men said they’d let me go if

to kill us both anyway. Uncle Blake wrapped

bag. Couldn’t see, but I heard everything… the knives cutting him… his blood dripping. That awful

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