Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 420

Audrey’s POV

I bit my lip and wiped away the tears streaming down my face as we left the morgue room. Relief that the body wasn’t Astrid’s had hit me like a tidal wave, but now fear was creeping back in.

“But where’s Astrid gone?” I asked, my voice cracking.

If she’s not the accident victim, where the hell is she? No calls, no texts, not even coming back for her favorite necklace… Something’s wrong.

Blake shifted his weight on his crutches. “Henry Hartford’s flying back already. Astrid’s his employee – he’ll turn over every stone looking for her. She’ll turn

up soon.”

He held my gaze. “I’ve got people watching my mother and sister too. If they know anything about Astrid, you’ll be the first to hear.”

I nodded, swiping at another tear. “Thanks.”

“Don’t thank me,” Blake said, the corner of his mouth lifting slightly. He turned and made his way toward the exit, navigating carefully on his crutches.

My phone rang, cutting through the silence. I answered without checking, desperate for any news.

“Astrid? Where are you?” I blurted out.

“Still haven’t found your friend?” Adrian’s cold voice hit me like ice water.

I pressed my lips together, gripping my phone tighter.

“Don’t worry too much,” he said dismissively. “She’s a grown woman, not a lost puppy.”

to a

specifically,” Adrian continued.

“Adrian, I already told you I’m staying in New York until William passes. I just reconnected with him

me off. “Emma was kidnapped today. Who knows

people can’t protect us the

voice rose. “Emma’s traumatized! And this deal was something Evelyn

softened his tone. “Can’t you just come back with me? Is

took a deep breath, glancing at Blake and Felix waiting by the car. “Adrian, business can wait. When I left Sydney, it was because William was dying. I

you’d treat Emma like

was in danger today, and you cared

for Emma’s sake, and you’re making excuses about the Parkers being

that old man, or Blake Parker himself? You’ve disappointed me too much! If I’d known you’d be this confused, I never would’ve saved you! For your

or shame – I couldn’t tell which. My head spun so badly that if I hadn’t been sitting, I might ve blacked

told you repeatedly that Blake and I are done. You’re the one who won’t believe me. I already explained why I checked on Blake – after

that worried about Emma, take her back to

for and do what I need to do… if you still regret saving

sniffed. “I’ll kill myself. This life should have

Silence stretched between us.

you dead?” Adrian finally replied, his voice strange. “You’re supposed to live

flatly. “Whatever, Adrian. If New York’s too dangerous, take Emma and go tomorrow. When I’m done here, I’ll come back to Sydney, and you can do whatever you want with

up before

Adrian’s POV

the busy signal echoed in my ear, my forehead

in front of me,

that’s not how you get Mommy

shook her head. “You just said all those

think Mommy’s coming