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!”

He 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 him…”

Inside, I wasn’t prepared for what I saw. Blake was deathly pale, bloody bandages across his chest, face twisted in pain. His lips moved constantly, whispering:

“Audrey, Audrey…”

My heart squeezed painfully.

“Audrey, I’m sorry…”

His voice was so faint I had to lean closer.

‘I know I can’t make it right… no right to ask forgiveness, but Audrey…”

He was lost somewhere between consciousness and darkness.

‘Audrey, I was wrong…”

The doctor pushed me into a chair by the bed. “Please try to calm him. We can’t work while he’s like this.”

I looked at Blake – the man I once loved more than life itself. The man whose coldness nearly killed me. The man who just saved my daughter.

If this had happened 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 them.

I took a deep breath and leaned to his ear.

“Blake Parker.

His body went completely still, like my voice had shocked him.

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If you want to see me again, let the doctors work.”

Just like that, the tension left his body. His face relaxed, and he went still except for shallow breathing.

The doctors exchanged shocked looks before quickly getting to work. Blood transfusion resumed, wounds cleaned, stitches placed.

“What’s your relationship with him?” one doctor asked while working. “We tried everything, but he fought us like crazy. Then you show up, say one sentence, and he’s completely calm… Never seen anything like it.”

face. “I’m not Audrey Sinclair. I’m

to leave, voice cold. “My sister was

out without looking back,

into the hall, something crashed into my

“Mommy!”

knelt down immediately as Emma threw her arms around

were huge with worry, bottom lip

her forehead, holding her close.

saved me! I hope he gets better

promised, smoothing her hair. Despite everything, I meant

“Audrey.”

looked up to see Astrid approaching

Rachel’s got people waiting at Mayo,’ she said, handing me her phone.

sound. “Didn’t expect her

to my hip, I took the phone. On screen, Rachel stood outside what looked like a wedding venue, reporters

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

Audrey’s POV

frowning at what I saw. Her act was flawless teary

I scrolled through the comments, and sure enough, the comments had exploded with theories about Blake. Some claimed he was already dead. Others swore he was fighting for his

myself, I might’ve bought it too. The way Rachel kept saying “if he’s fine” while subtly suggesting he wasn’t

phone back to Astrid, my chest

who taught me to drive? Who spent nights helping me practice for social

she actually hoping

had pined after Blake for years. She’d stepped into my shoes after my “death,” playing girlfriend to a man who didn’t recognize her. She’d endured Rebecca’s cruelty,

that kind of devotion

dropped into a chair, running his hands through his hair. “Still can’t believe Rachel would try to kill Blake. I mean,

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?” He

most people don’t know.” He paused.

“They’re already

Under New York law, they’re husband and

if

enormous, separate from Parker Group. His

love you when you could become his wealthy widow instead? She’d get

dying. After Blake, only Rebecca, Thalia, Elizabeth, and Olivia remain – none of whom have

their way and 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

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

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

Adrian’s POV

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Rachel was improvising, not following some master

against my shoulder. I passed her

was probably just to kidnap Emma – hurting our child while damaging Audrey’s standing with Blake. When Blake showed up unexpectedly, her people had to

doctors. ‘Is Blake

younger one replied. “He’s out of danger but needs rest. Lost too

interesting about his legs – they’re

bright. “Are you saying he could

is complex, and treatment would be challenging. I’d need to consult

he truly wants to walk and puts in the work, it’s

exclaimed, grabbing

Audrey’s face transform at

–

color in her cheeks. A reaction I’d

important to you all,”

confused. “Not

–

Audrey! She –

her off sharply.

as Audrey turned to me. “I’ve explained this before. I’m glad Blake might walk again because his

voice was ice.

were damaged

in her eyes when she heard Blake might walk again – I’ve

before we came

just stay away from

more to her than the

tension in the room was suffocating.

Audrey’s POV

to Adrian before. Carefully broken down why

after how he treated Astrid when Emma disappeared? After hearing him lash out at

makes people

husband. He saved my life. I can’t hold

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have zero interest in explaining

small voice broke the silence.

slipped from my arms and walked to Ethan, who smiled and offered his hand. “Sure! I’ve never been to Felix’s

Emma to see

Our garden’s beautiful. Just don’t damage my grandfather’s flowers he’s pretty serious

worry, Emma promised sweetly. “We’ll just

reached for Emma, Adrian’s face darkened. “Who said you could

cold tone made everyone

last friend lost my daughter in a hotel garden. Planning a

Emma into his arms. “I’ll handle my own daughter. We

“this is Thompson property.

–

would be

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Audrey’s POV

living room, everyone’s expression

you going after Adrian? He’s got the wrong idea

head. “No point. He

freaked out about Emma’s kidnapping. But she’s safe now. Why is he still acting like

“Mrs. Knox.”

turned to see one

in the direction Adrian had gone. “Mr. Parker’s awake.

Mr.

firmly. “Blake saved my daughter. I’d be heartless

his face as he led me down

sheets, his right arm heavily bandaged. He was watching something on a

looked up, face

moved closer. “How are you

with a weak smile. “Just some

studying his face. What a ridiculous lie. I’d watched the doctors treat him. The gash in his arm went clear to the bone wounds I’d ever seen. Yet here he was,

My fingers twisted in my lap. “Thank you for

the

to shake his head. “You