Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 413

Chapter 414

Audrey’s POV

I nodded and followed the guys into Blake’s room. He was propped up in bed, eyes fixed on his tablet as Rachel’s interview played.

Blake watched with a blank expression, jaw tight. Three years ago, this betrayal would’ve crushed him. Now I saw something colder – calculation instead of

pain.

Maybe it’s hard to accept someone you trusted never actually cared about you, even for Blake Parker.

‘Blake. Felix grabbed the tablet, glanced at the screen, and snorted. “This clip again? Seriously?”

He shook his head. “Your fake fiancée’s little performance has everybody thinking you’re dead. The internet’s going crazy with it.”

Felix ran his fingers through his hair. “William heard the rumors too. My grandfather spent an hour talking him down until he showed him photos of you here. With his health so bad, who knows if he’d have made it through the night otherwise!*

Blake took his tablet back. “I’ve replayed it a few times.”

James stepped closer. “Mr. Parker, don’t let this upset you. I doubt Miss Hayes ever really cared

‘I’m not upset, Blake cut him off.

The corner of his mouth lifted slightly. “Just enjoying the show.”

Ethan frowned at his phone. “But she’s crying in the video…”

“That’s the whole point,” Felix laughed. “She’s putting on a performance. Think about it – she’s supposedly marrying Blake tomorrow, but she’s standing there with tears, denying’ he’s dead.”

He tapped the screen. “What she’s really doing is confirming the rumors without actually saying the words. The tears, the shaky voice – it’s all saying ‘yes, he’s probably dead’ while pretending to hope he’s not.”

“Oh shit, Ethan’s eyes widened. “You’re right.”

I turned to Blake. “What’s your plan for dealing with Rachel?”

Blake’s eyes hardened. “Die. Just like she wants.”

want to see her

minutes ago. I told him to

morning to greet the

We’ve been friends forever. I’ll handle your family like

“Hope you guys can make it too. I

get it if you’d rather

before James spoke.

need you and Jett for a special

1/3

nodded. After what Rachel did to Emma, she deserved

I stood to leave and felt something in my

back,’ I said, pulling it

up, already focused on

rang. Rachel Hayes. I frowned and put it on speaker, motioning

you? Her voice

tone

sounded agitated. ‘Do you

gave it back to

back? Why are you

she continued, “The cops called me to ID his body! Why

saying Blake’s dead?”

“What else?” she snapped.

topics. “Did you find your

lowered my voice. “Why are you asking? She’s

you mean,” Rachel laughed. “Stop pretending, Mrs. Knox. The police want me to

mocking. “Gotta say, you’re pretty calm for

nearest camera crew and sob about how close

stretched for

you implying?” Rachel’s voice had

me like that!” she hissed. “Those reporters ambushed

said, leaning back. “Because St. Regis only has one door? The one where all those reporters just happened to

that place has at least three side entrances. Yet you got out of your car at the main entrance where every

to do that too, Rachel? Your lies might work on you, but they’re not

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