Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 412

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.”

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.

‘Miss Hayes,” one called out, “rumor says today’s Parker Group garage incident involved Mr. Parker himself. As his fiancée,Chapter 411

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.

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

it too. The way Rachel kept saying

phone back to Astrid, my

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 to

she actually hoping

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,

someone go from that kind of

chair, running his hands through his hair. “Still can’t believe Rachel would try to kill Blake. I mean, she was weird about him,

you. People online went crazy. Then when Rachel stopped your car and you called Blake directly?

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

breath caught. “They’re already

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

whistled. “So if Blake died

enormous, separate from Parker Group. His portfolio has outperformed the

about 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 at

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

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

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

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

Adrian’s POV

Chapter 411

was improvising, not following some master

against my shoulder. I passed her to

our daughter,” I said. “Her original plan was probably just to kidnap Emma – hurting our child while

doctors. ‘Is Blake

but needs rest. Lost too much blood

added, “But I noticed something interesting about his legs – they’re not beyond treatment as

“Are you saying he could walk

would be challenging. I’d need

to walk and puts in the

Astrid exclaimed, grabbing Audrey’s

Audrey’s face transform at the

–

color in her cheeks.

recovery seems quite important to you all,”

looked confused.

–

She –

cut her off sharply. “Drop

before. I’m glad Blake might walk again

was ice. “It’s guilt, nothing

Everyone knows his legs were damaged saving Rachel

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

before we came to New

just stay away

her than the

in the room was suffocating. No

Audrey’s POV

would’ve explained everything to Adrian before. Carefully broken down why I cared about Blake’s recovery, assured

after how he treated Astrid when Emma disappeared? After hearing him lash out at my best friend? I just

that panic makes people cruel. But those unfiltered

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

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right now, I have zero interest in explaining

small voice broke the

his hand.

if I take Emma to see

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

Emma promised

Adrian’s face darkened. “Who said you could take my

tone

too,” he continued. “Her last friend lost my daughter in a hotel garden.

handle my own daughter. We don’t need your

Thompson property. Our

–

would be completely

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Audrey’s POV

room, everyone’s

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

my head. “No point. He needs to cool off

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

“Mrs. Knox.”

see one of the

a minute?” he asked, glancing in the direction Adrian had gone. “Mr. Parker’s awake. He’s

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

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

over his face as he led me down the

against the white sheets, his

face

moved closer. “How are

smile. “Just some

down, 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.

“Thank you

the

started to shake his head.

cut him off. “And I know about your legs too that they were damaged because of me on Long

stiffened. “Who told you

it was Michael or Jett? I leaned forward.

‘Audrey –

going. “You and I live in different worlds now. We can’t keep

swallowed hard. “Everything I’ve done, I owed you. You don’t need

you so much before. I just wanted to make

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daughter, so maybe this isn’t the time

know about the history between your parents and my adoptive parents. William told me everything about the feud between the New York and Australian

He nodded slowly.

Sinclair now.” My voice

idea about me.”

say your condition isn’t permanent. You could

I’ll stay in New York until you’ve recovered from these wounds and can leave that wheelchair. I met his gaze directly. I hope

face fell. I’ll

mess. Blake looked utterly defeated, his shoulders slumped. This wasn’t the satisfaction I once imagined feeling

toward the door. I’d almost reached it

“Audrey…

but didn’t

sorry,” he

chest tightened. “You have nothing to apologize for. But I hope you won’t do this again,” I added,

about you,” he

need your worry,” I shot back. “When I had nothing, when your family treated

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

closed it firmly

Blake’s POV

at the closed door, her final words echoing

Too late.

summed up everything with Audrey. I’d realized my feelings too late. I’d discovered Laurel’s lies too late.

Always too late.

the tablet again, mechanically scrolling through news about the

the door creaked

head peeked around

Emma come in?” came a

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help

balancing a small plate

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

took the plate, touched.

beamed, watching as I

sweet,” I told

it! This is

the chair Audrey had left, her little legs swinging. “Auntie Astrid was worried about me using knife, so she gave

another

to a piece. “Handsome uncle, if you like it, Emma can cut more for you later,

the door. “Does your dad know you’re

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

he wasn’t looking! I saw Auntie Astrid cutting fruit for the doctors, so I decided

Blake,” she said suddenly, her expression serious. “I’m sorry

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