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.”

leaned back. “I want to see her reaction when she thinks I’m

tried canceling tomorrow’s wedding thirty minutes ago. I told him to refuse

need you at the hotel tomorrow morning to greet the guests. Keep

‘Of course. We’ve been friends forever. I’ll handle your

to Ethan and James. “Hope you guys can make it too. I could use the extra

I get it if you’d rather not,”

before James

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what Rachel did to Emma, she deserved whatever Blake was

later, I stood to leave and felt

back,’ I said, pulling it

it without looking up, already focused

I frowned and put it on speaker, motioning everyone

Her voice was

kept my tone

you?” Rachel sounded agitated. ‘Do you

it back

“Gave it back? Why are you still

cops called me to ID his body! Why keep up

saying Blake’s dead?” I asked

“What else?” she snapped.

suddenly switched topics. “Did you find

“Why are you

“Stop pretending, Mrs. Knox. The police want me to identify Blake’s body. Your daughter died

voice turned mocking. “Gotta say, you’re pretty calm

crew and

stretched for

you implying?” Rachel’s voice had

gives you the right to talk to me like that!” she hissed. “Those reporters ambushed me. I

Regis only has one door? The one where all

sink in. “Strange, since I know that place has at least three side entrances. Yet you

too, Rachel? Your lies might

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