Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 411

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.”

up, looking at Blake’s peaceful face. “I’m not

sister was his

without looking back, leaving

into the hall, something crashed into my

“Mommy!”

as Emma threw her arms

Her eyes were

her forehead, holding her close. “He’s fine

saved

I promised, smoothing her hair.

“Audrey.”

up to see Astrid approaching with

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

her to be this

the phone. On screen, Rachel

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

Audrey’s POV

I saw. Her act

Blake. Some claimed he was already dead. Others swore he was fighting for his life

Rachel kept saying “if he’s fine” while subtly

phone back to Astrid, my chest

is this the same Rachel who taught me to drive? Who spent nights helping me

hoping Blake is

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, Thalia’s tantrums, William’s confusion – all to

from that

believe Rachel would try to

the way Blake looked at you. People online went crazy. Then when Rachel stopped your car and you called Blake

bigger most people don’t know.” He

“They’re already

just for show. Under New York law, they’re husband

“So if Blake died

is enormous, separate from Parker Group. His

with a man who doesn’t love you when you could become his wealthy widow instead? She’d get his

“William’s dying. After Blake, only Rebecca, Thalia, Elizabeth, and Olivia remain – none of whom have ever shown

added bitterly. “One signature from Blake, and just like that, she’s set to become one of the most powerful women in

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

but never murderous. The woman who arranged Emma’s kidnapping

Adrian’s POV

Chapter 411

think Rachel was improvising, not following some

half-asleep against my shoulder. I passed

risk his life for our daughter,” I said. “Her original plan was probably just to kidnap

turned to the doctors. ‘Is Blake

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

hesitated, then added, “But I noticed something interesting about his legs – they’re

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

he nodded. “His condition is complex, and treatment would be challenging.

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

fantastic!” Astrid exclaimed, grabbing

watched Audrey’s face transform

–

in

seems quite important to you all,” I

looked confused. “Not

–

She –

Audrey cut her off

room seemed to freeze as Audrey turned to me. “I’ve explained this before. I’m glad Blake might walk

was ice. “It’s

knows his legs were damaged

she heard Blake might walk again – I’ve never seen it

me before we came to New

just

more to her than the

tension in the room was suffocating.

Audrey’s POV

why I cared about Blake’s recovery, assured him

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

panic makes people cruel. But those unfiltered

saved my life. I can’t hold grudges over small

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zero interest in explaining

show me the garden?” Emma’s small voice

his hand.

Emma to see

“Go ahead! Our garden’s beautiful. Just don’t damage my grandfather’s

worry, Emma promised sweetly. “We’ll

face darkened. “Who said you could take my

cold tone made

friend. You’re Audrey’s friend too,” he continued. “Her last friend lost

Emma into his arms. “I’ll handle my own daughter. We don’t

is Thompson property. Our gardens are

–

be

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Audrey’s POV

room, everyone’s expression had

you going after Adrian? He’s got the

“No point. He needs to cool

out about Emma’s kidnapping. But she’s safe now. Why is

“Mrs. Knox.”

one of the doctors,

Adrian had gone. “Mr.

just heard from Mr. Knox, I wasn’t sure if… you’d be

I said firmly. “Blake saved my daughter. I’d be heartless not to

face as

propped up in bed, skin ghostly against the white sheets, his right

face brightening. “You

moved closer. “How are

smile. “Just some surface wounds,

doctors treat him. The gash in his arm went clear to the bone wounds I’d ever seen. Yet here he was,

my lap. “Thank you for what you did for

the most

his head. “You

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