Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 410

Felix’s POV

My foot wouldn’t stop tapping as I watched the closed guest room door. Our mansion had turned into a makeshift ER in minutes – equipment wheeled in, doctors barking orders, that unmistakable copper smell of blood hanging in the air.

Through the crack in the door, I could see Adrian sitting with his sleeve rolled up, expressionless as his blood flowed into the tube connected to Blake.

I glanced at Astrid beside me. Even her usual swagger seemed worn down today.

I said, just to break the silence. “Lucky my grandfather Sebastian kept this room stocked with medical gear for Harrison’s research. Without a sterile setup like this… Blake’s chances would be way worse.”

Astrid just nodded, eyes fixed on the door.

“So what actually happened?” I pressed. “Everything online is chaos – people are saying Blake died in the Parker garage! I can’t figure out what’s true.”

Astrid sighed, giving Adrian a quick look before answering quietly.

*Someone kidnapped Emma. They took her to the Parker garage. Blake went to save her.” She paused like she was editing her thoughts. “The rest… well, you

can see.”

“That explains why she wanted to give blood,” I muttered. My brain kept spinning with questions. Who targets a kid? Why Parker Group? How did Blake even know?

The whole thing stank.

“But wait,” I frowned, ‘why bring him here instead of Mayo? Parker Group’s had a deal with Mayo forever. Any employee gets hurt, they go straight there. So why the change today?”

Astrid’s eyes narrowed. “If the people behind Mayo were the ones who hurt Blake, would you want him sent there?”

I froze. “You think – ”

The door swung open before I could finish. One of the surgeons stepped out, mask pulled down, looking worried.

“Mr. Thompson.”

‘How is he?” I moved forward quickly.

The doctor frowned deeper. “Which one is Audrey Sinclair?”

“What’s wrong?”

“Parker’s unconscious but keeps saying this name. Won’t settle down.” The doctor looked exhausted. “We’ve tried everything, but he won’t let us work on him.”

He scanned our small group. “Is Ms. Sinclair here? In his condition… her presence might help.

Inside the room, Adrian stood up as the nurse removed his needle. His eyes went cold.

“Audrey’s busy. You’ll have to manage without her.”

lie gave the doctor a look that shut down any argument. “Blake isn’t going to die just because she’s not here.”

The doctor’s face fell, I could see him struggling between medical necessity and not wanting to push Adrian further.

“What about sedatives?’ I suggested. “Would that help if he won’t calm down?”

“It would, but…”

Audrey’s POV

“What sedative are you talking about?*

Everyone turned. I rushed in with Jett beside me, his arm bandaged but otherwise looking okay. My chest felt tight as I approached them.

“How’s Blake? Why does he need sedatives?” I asked.

The doctor looked surprised before sighing. “The patient’s unconscious but fighting us. He keeps muttering and won’t let us treat him properly.”

He gestured helplessly. “With his blood loss being so severe, we can’t hold him down. That’s why we’re considering sedatives.”

I stood there, trying to process what he was saying.

Ethan suddenly spoke up. “Doctor, this is Audrey Sinclair.” He gave me a gentle push forward. “Didn’t you say she could help?”

The doctor’s eyes lit up. “Ms. Sinclair!” He grabbed my arm. Please come with me!”

“We’ve never seen anything like this. He’s terrified of treatment, keeps saying your name,

was deathly pale, bloody bandages across his chest,

“Audrey, Audrey…”

My heart squeezed painfully.

“Audrey, I’m sorry…”

voice was so faint I had

can’t make it right…

lost somewhere between consciousness

‘Audrey, I was wrong…”

into a chair by the bed. “Please try to calm him. We can’t work while

itself. The man whose

crumbled instantly. Would’ve held his hand, whispered comfort, promised to stay. But now? After dying once

took a deep breath

“Blake Parker.

body went completely still, like my voice

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you want to see me again, let the doctors

body. His face relaxed, and he went still except for shallow

before quickly getting to work. Blood transfusion resumed, wounds cleaned, stitches

one doctor asked while working. “We tried everything, but he fought us like crazy. Then you show up, say

peaceful face. “I’m not Audrey Sinclair.

was his ex-wife.

walked out without looking back, leaving them

the hall, something crashed

“Mommy!”

knelt down immediately as Emma threw her arms around

Uncle Blake okay?” Her eyes were huge with worry, bottom lip

holding her close. “He’s

Her whole face brightened. “He saved me!

her hair. Despite everything,

“Audrey.”

to see Astrid approaching with her phone,

got people waiting at Mayo,’ she said, handing me her phone. “She’s already telling everyone Blake’s dead.

made a disgusted sound. “Didn’t expect her to be this eager to bury

On screen, Rachel stood outside what looked

called out, “rumor says today’s Parker Group

Audrey’s POV

Her act was flawless teary eyes, shaky voice, all of it.

theories about Blake. Some

I hadn’t seen Blake myself, I might’ve bought it too. The way Rachel kept

the phone back to Astrid, my

me to drive? Who spent nights helping me practice

actually hoping Blake is

“death,” playing girlfriend to a man who didn’t recognize her. She’d endured Rebecca’s cruelty, Thalia’s tantrums, William’s confusion – all to stay close

does someone go from that kind

hands through his hair. “Still can’t believe Rachel would try to kill Blake. I mean, she was weird about him, but

at you. People online went crazy. Then when Rachel stopped your car and you called Blake directly? The way

it,” James said, “but there’s something bigger most people don’t know.” He

breath caught. “They’re already legally

Under New York law,

“So if Blake died

finished. “Blake’s personal wealth is enormous, separate from Parker Group. His portfolio has outperformed

“Think about it – why stay with a man who doesn’t love you when you could become his wealthy widow instead? She’d get his billions and likely keep her position

Thalia, Elizabeth, and Olivia remain – none of whom have

they’d let her take over,” Felix added bitterly. “One signature from Blake, and just like that, she’s set to become one of the most powerful women

all along,” Felix said, pacing. “Just waiting for

never murderous. The woman who arranged Emma’s kidnapping and Blake’s stabbing was a stranger

Adrian’s POV

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improvising, not

against my shoulder. I passed her to Audrey’s

was probably just to kidnap

turned to the doctors. ‘Is Blake

the younger one replied. “He’s out of danger but needs rest. Lost too much blood and struggled while unconscious. His

then added, “But I noticed something interesting about his

suddenly bright. “Are you saying he could

nodded. “His condition is complex, and treatment would be challenging. I’d need