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

was his

without looking

moment I stepped into the

“Mommy!”

knelt down immediately as Emma threw her arms around

okay?” Her eyes were huge

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

“He saved me! I hope he gets better

I promised, smoothing her hair. Despite everything, I

“Audrey.”

up to see Astrid

called it. Rachel’s got people waiting at Mayo,’ she said, handing me her phone. “She’s already telling everyone Blake’s dead. Just waiting to ID the

expect her to be this

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

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

Audrey’s POV

saw. Her act was flawless

Blake. Some claimed he was already dead. Others swore

might’ve bought it too. The way Rachel kept

the phone back to Astrid,

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

hoping Blake is

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

go from that kind of devotion

through his hair. “Still can’t believe Rachel would try to kill Blake.

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

part of it,” James said, “but there’s something bigger most people don’t know.” He paused. “Blake and Rachel completed

“They’re already legally

just for show. Under New York

“So if

personal wealth is enormous, separate from Parker Group. His portfolio has outperformed the family

about it – why stay with a man who doesn’t love you when you could

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

“One signature from Blake,

was her plan all along,” Felix said,

murderous. The woman who

Adrian’s POV

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think Rachel was improvising, not following

turned as I walked in with Emma half-asleep against my shoulder.

I said. “Her original plan was probably just to kidnap Emma – hurting our child while damaging Audrey’s standing with Blake. When Blake showed

doctors. ‘Is

of danger but needs

noticed something interesting about his legs – they’re not beyond treatment

“Are you

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

wants to

Astrid exclaimed,

face transform at

–

light in her eyes, the color in her cheeks. A

to you

looked confused. “Not to

–

She –

Audrey cut her off sharply. “Drop

I’m glad Blake might walk again because his disability was my fault. He got hurt saving me

was ice.

his legs were damaged saving Rachel

eyes when she heard Blake

me before we

just

he really matter more to her

in the room was

Audrey’s POV

why I cared about Blake’s recovery, assured him it was just

Emma disappeared? After hearing him lash out at my best friend? I just don’t

I get that panic makes people cruel. But

sister’s husband. He saved my life. I can’t

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now, I have zero interest in

show me the garden?” Emma’s small voice broke the silence. ‘I can’t breathe in

and walked to Ethan, who smiled and offered his hand. “Sure! I’ve never been to

take Emma to see the

relieved by the distraction, nodded eagerly. “Go ahead! Our garden’s beautiful. Just don’t damage my grandfather’s flowers he’s pretty

Emma promised sweetly. “We’ll just

darkened. “Who said you

tone made

is Audrey’s friend. You’re Audrey’s friend too,” he continued. “Her last friend lost my daughter in a hotel garden.

into his arms. “I’ll handle

Felix tried, “this is Thompson property. Our gardens are

–

would be

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Audrey’s POV

living room, everyone’s

James said, ‘Aren’t you going after Adrian? He’s got the wrong idea

point. He needs to cool

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

“Mrs. Knox.”

turned to see one of the doctors, looking

Adrian had gone. “Mr. Parker’s awake. He’s asking for

Mr. Knox, I wasn’t sure if… you’d be able

I said firmly. “Blake saved

his face as he led me down the

against the white sheets, his right arm heavily bandaged. He was watching something on a tablet – Rachel’s

up, face

moved closer. “How

said with a weak smile. “Just some

The gash in his arm

“Thank you

the most

started to shake his head.

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