Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 416

Audrey’s POV

I hadn’t even opened the car door when Rebecca, Thalia, and Rachel emerged from the police station and immediately separated. Rebecca and her daughter headed toward a distant gazebo in the park, while Rachel walked purposefully toward the underground parking garage.

“Damn, Astrid slapped her thigh. “We can’t see which one’s crying harder from here. Is our bet still on?”

I shrugged. “Let’s just forget it.”

“No way,” Astrid grinned. “You follow Rachel and snap a pic. I’ll do the same with Rebecca and Thalia. Then we’ll compare and see who wins.”

I couldn’t help smiling at her persistence. “You’re ridiculous.”

“Fine,” I said, reaching for the door handle. “I’ll find Rachel.”

I stepped out and gave Astrid one last look before heading toward the underground garage where Rachel had disappeared.

Astrid’s POV

After watching Audrey leave, I turned my attention to Rebecca and Thalia. They’d reached the park, Rebecca leaning dramatically on her daughter’s arm. A female officer hovered nearby, but Rebecca waved her off.

“Thank you, officer, but we don’t need any more help,” Rebecca said. “My daughter’s got me. We just need some space.”

The officer nodded and left. I ducked behind some parked cars and slipped into the park, keeping my distance. Perfect – I’d sneak a quick photo and settle our bet.

I was about to move closer when Thalia’s voice stopped me cold.

“Mom, something’s off with Rachel Hayes!”

behind a massive

taking over Parker Group. Her crying

shit. Was Thalia actually

my phone, switched it to silent, and hit

Thalia continued, her voice rising. “A few days ago she’s the one who pushed Blake to get that marriage license early. Now he’s dead, and she’s suddenly his

smacked the

to find out what really

the tree trunk, straining to hear Rebecca’s response. Through the gazebo slats, I could see Thalia pacing while Rebecca slouched on a bench, scrolling through her

notch,” Rebecca said, not even looking

weren’t close, and yeah,

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her hands

Rachel Hayes is gonna keep paying us? Mom, we need to find out what happened! If Rachel

expression ice-cold.

against the tree,

with that new guy?” Rebecca continued casually. “Slept with him

turned bright red. “Mom, why are you bringing that up? How

it up,” Rebecca interrupted, setting her phone down. “That boyfriend of yours? I picked him. Top of his class

before sending him your way. Didn’t expect you’d jump

against the tree. What the actual hell? I came for some fake tears and stumbled into… whatever

pale. “Mom, who cares about that right

curled into a cold smile. “I’m talking about his death too.” Her expression hardened. “Actually, let me rephrase that. Blake Parker’s death. Because Blake… he’s not

almost dropped my

went wide. “That’s crazy talk! How could he not be my brother? We have

her voice emotionless. “He’s your father’s son,

what are you saying?” Thalia’s voice had shrunk to a