Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

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.”

to see her reaction

wedding thirty minutes ago.

the hotel tomorrow morning to greet the guests. Keep everyone calm, make sure nobody suspects

been friends forever. I’ll handle your family like they’re my

make it too. I could use the extra help making

it if you’d rather

exchanged glances before James

need you and

1/3

to Emma, she deserved whatever Blake

minutes later, I stood to leave and

back,’ I

up, already focused on

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

you? Her voice was ice

my tone neutral, sitting

Rachel sounded agitated.

it back to

back?

cops called me to ID

Blake’s dead?” I

“What else?” she snapped.

topics. “Did

my voice. “Why are

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

“Gotta say, you’re pretty calm for someone

should I do instead?” I shot back. “Run to the nearest camera crew and sob about how close we were while making sure they get my

for several

implying?” Rachel’s

the right to talk to me like that!”

has one door? The one where all

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

that too, Rachel? Your lies might work on you,