Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

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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.”

I stood up, looking at Blake’s peaceful face. “I’m not Audrey Sinclair. I’m her twin sister.”

I turned to leave, voice cold. “My sister was his ex-wife. He killed her ten months ago.”

I walked out without looking back, leaving them staring.

The moment I stepped into the hall, something crashed into my legs.

“Mommy!”

I knelt down immediately as Emma threw her arms around my neck.

“Is Uncle Blake okay?” Her eyes were huge with worry, bottom lip quivering.

I kissed her forehead, holding her close. “He’s fine now, don’t worry.”

“Good!” Her whole face brightened. “He saved me! I hope he gets better fast!”

“He will,” I promised, smoothing her hair. Despite everything, I meant it.

“Audrey.”

I looked up to see Astrid approaching with her phone, face grim.

“You 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 body.”

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

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

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Audrey’s POV

I watched Rachel’s interview, frowning at what I saw. Her act was flawless teary eyes, shaky voice, all of it. Too perfect.

about Blake. Some

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

the phone back to

is this the same Rachel who taught me to drive? Who spent nights helping me practice for social events? The woman who became like a sister

she actually hoping Blake is

head around it. Rachel 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

someone go from that kind

Rachel would try to kill Blake. I mean, she

leaned forward. Must be because of that 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

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

“They’re already legally

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

“So if Blake

inherits a fortune,” James finished. “Blake’s personal wealth is enormous, separate from Parker Group. His portfolio has outperformed

grim. “Think about it – why stay with a man who doesn’t love you when you could become his wealthy widow instead?

months now,” he continued. “William’s dying. After Blake, only Rebecca, Thalia,

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

along,” Felix said, pacing. “Just

had been ambitious, sure, but never murderous. The woman who arranged Emma’s kidnapping and Blake’s stabbing was a stranger

Adrian’s POV

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Rachel was improvising, not following some

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

couldn’t have 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,

the doctors. ‘Is

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

doctor hesitated, then added, “But I noticed something interesting about his legs – they’re not

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

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

crucial,” he added. “If he truly wants to walk

fantastic!” Astrid exclaimed, grabbing Audrey’s

face

–

in her eyes, the color in her

important to you all,”

looked confused.

–

Audrey! She –

cut her off

glad Blake might walk again because his disability was my fault. He

ice. “It’s guilt,

were damaged saving Rachel from a car

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

promised me before we came

just stay away

he really matter more to her than the people

in the room was suffocating. No one

Audrey’s POV

Adrian before. Carefully broken down why I cared about

him lash out at my best friend? I just

fear. I get that panic makes

saved my life. I can’t hold grudges

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zero interest in

Emma’s small voice broke the silence.

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

I take Emma to see the garden?” Ethan

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

worry, Emma promised sweetly.

Adrian’s face darkened.

cold tone

he continued. “Her last friend lost my daughter in a hotel

arms. “I’ll handle my own daughter.

tried, “this is Thompson property. Our gardens are

–

be

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Audrey’s POV

everyone’s expression had turned

after Adrian? He’s got the wrong idea about all

shook my head. “No point. He needs to

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

“Mrs. Knox.”

turned to see one of the doctors, looking

minute?” he asked, glancing in the direction Adrian

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

I am,’ I said firmly. “Blake saved my daughter. I’d be

face as he led me

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

face brightening.

“How

he said with a weak smile. “Just some surface wounds, nothing

sat down, studying his face. What a ridiculous lie. I’d watched the doctors treat him. The gash in his

fingers twisted in my lap. “Thank you for what you did for

of the

started to shake his head. “You don’t

injuries are, so don’t pretend otherwise, I cut him off. “And I know about your

stiffened. “Who

was Michael or Jett? I leaned forward. “Blake, I need you to stop doing these things

‘Audrey –

anything.” I forced myself to keep going. “You and I live in different worlds now. We

swallowed hard. “Everything I’ve done, I owed you.

I just wanted to make it right

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saved my daughter, so

breath. “But you know about the history between your parents and my adoptive parents. William told me everything about the feud between the

He nodded slowly.

I’m not Audrey Sinclair now.” My voice grew firmer. And

idea about me.”

permanent. You could walk

can leave that wheelchair. I met his

fell. I’ll do my

mess. Blake looked utterly defeated, his shoulders slumped.

the door. I’d almost reached

“Audrey…

paused but didn’t

he

have nothing to apologize for. But I hope you won’t do this again,” I added, “No more playing hero

worry about you,” he

nothing, when your family treated me like dirt, you

late, Blake. If you’d shown this concern when I was still Audrey Sinclair, maybe things

the doorway and closed it firmly behind me, leaning against it for a

Blake’s POV

closed door, her final words echoing in my

Too late.

my feelings too late. I’d discovered Laurel’s lies too late.

Always too late.

picked up the tablet again, mechanically scrolling through news about the

image when the door creaked open. I looked up, half-hoping Audrey

head peeked

come in?” came a whispered

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couldn’t help smiling.

tiptoed in, carefully balancing a small

you apples,’ she announced, presenting the plate with neatly arranged slices. ‘Uncle, Emma made this for

plate,

watching as

very sweet,” I told

it! This is Emma’s first time making fruit plate. You’re very

little legs swinging. “Auntie Astrid was worried about

another bite. “It’s

She helped herself to a piece. “Handsome uncle, if you

door. “Does your dad

answered cheerfully. “Daddy is fighting with Mommy and Auntie Astrid outside. He’s making phone calls and being

I saw Auntie Astrid cutting fruit for the doctors, so I

serious. “I’m sorry

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