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!”

practically dragged me toward the emergency room, talking fast. “We’ve never seen anything like this. He’s terrified of treatment, keeps saying your name, won’t let anyone touch

Blake was deathly pale, bloody bandages across

“Audrey, Audrey…”

My heart squeezed painfully.

“Audrey, I’m sorry…”

so faint

make it right… no right to

lost somewhere between consciousness

‘Audrey, I was wrong…”

“Please try to calm him. We can’t work while

life itself. The man

before, I would’ve crumbled instantly. Would’ve held his hand, whispered comfort, promised to stay. But now? After dying once already? Whatever feelings remained, I could handle them. Control

breath and leaned

“Blake Parker.

completely still, like my voice had

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to see me again, let the

face relaxed,

quickly getting to work. Blood

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

peaceful face.

cold. “My sister was his ex-wife. He killed

looking back, leaving

the hall, something crashed into

“Mommy!”

as Emma

okay?” Her eyes were huge

forehead, holding her close. “He’s fine

face brightened. “He saved

her hair.

“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. Just waiting to

disgusted sound. “Didn’t expect her to be this

took the phone. On screen, Rachel stood outside

one called out, “rumor says today’s Parker Group garage incident involved Mr. Parker himself. As his

Audrey’s POV

act was flawless teary eyes,

the comments, and sure enough, the comments had exploded with theories about Blake. Some claimed

I might’ve bought it too. The way Rachel kept saying “if he’s fine” while subtly

phone back

Rachel who taught me to drive? Who spent nights helping me practice for social events? The woman who became

actually hoping

She’d stepped into my shoes after my “death,” playing girlfriend to a man who didn’t recognize her. She’d endured

go from that

can’t believe Rachel would try to kill Blake. I mean, she was weird

livestream this morning – the way Blake looked at you. People online went crazy. Then when Rachel stopped your car and you called Blake directly? The way he shut her down without hesitation?”

something bigger most people don’t know.”

caught. “They’re

was just for show. Under New

“So if Blake

personal wealth is enormous, separate from

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

only Rebecca, Thalia, Elizabeth, and Olivia remain – none of whom have ever shown interest in actually running

over,” Felix added bitterly. “One signature from Blake, and just like that, she’s set to

said, pacing. “Just waiting for the perfect

The Rachel I knew had been ambitious, sure, but never murderous. The woman who arranged Emma’s kidnapping

Adrian’s POV

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Rachel was improvising, not following

turned as I walked in with Emma half-asleep against my shoulder. I passed her to Audrey’s waiting

predicted Blake would risk his life for our daughter,” I said. “Her original plan was probably just to kidnap Emma – hurting our child while damaging Audrey’s standing with Blake. When Blake showed up unexpectedly, her

to the doctors. ‘Is Blake awake

out of danger but needs rest. Lost too much blood and struggled while unconscious. His body’s

about his legs – they’re not

spun around, eyes suddenly bright. “Are you saying he could

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