Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 423

Chapter 424

Astrid’s POV

Ryan frowned at the butler, his eyes cold. “You can go.”

The butler bowed slightly and left, leaving me alone with Ryan. Without a word, he walked back into his study.

The room smelled of cigars and leather, with dark wood shelves and a massive desk. I placed the tray down, pretending to be more focused on arranging the cups than I actually was.

“Who were you talking to?” I asked casually. “Sounded like a guy.”

Ryan watched me for a moment before sitting down. “Just a classmate,” he said, taking a sip of tea. “What are you doing out of bed? You just had an accident.”

‘I was going stir-crazy in that room,” I said, trying to sound normal.

After a pause, I glanced at the TV mounted on the wall. “I saw on the news that Rachel Hayes is still having her wedding even though her fiancé died. That’s… something else.”

Ryan’s face darkened. “You want to go?”

“Well, I met his gaze, “I saw the guest list they showed. I’m apparently invited.” I paused. “But I’m paired with someone named Henry Hartford, not you. What’s up with that?”

‘Who’s he to me?” I asked, my confusion genuine.

Ryan’s expression changed abruptly. The coldness melted into a smile that never reached his eyes. He stood and walked toward me, touching my hair in a way that made my stomach turn.

“He’s my brother,’ he said, leaning close. And you’re paired with him because we’re too close. His voice dropped to a whisper. ‘Four years ago, when you came back from studying abroad, you started working to get close to Henry, all to help me get revenge. He thinks you’re just an executive at his modeling

agency.”

I stood still, processing his words. The hatred in his voice was unmistakable.

This doesn’t sound like something I’d do…

to… help you get revenge?” I asked

smiled wider. “Exactly. You’ve been

a smartphone from his desk drawer. “Your old phone got wrecked in the crash. This one has my

got

phone, frowning. “So you’re cool

to go, Ryan shrugged. “We’re engaged, but I’m not gonna control you. If you

your

something about it made my skin crawl. Ryan suddenly pulled me into a

you’re okay,” he said against my hair. “When I heard about

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rising from somewhere inside me. When

my room and rest,’ I said, backing toward the door. “Thanks for the phone.

back

Audrey’s POV

raccoon eyes from a sleepless night. Worry about Astrid had kept me

I discovered Adrian and Emma had already checked out. I

took Emma and left?” I asked

sounding tired. “After thinking about it all night, I decided

for you,” he

paused. “Plus, with us gone, you can figure out what really matters

be boxing you in. You’re loyal by nature – you wouldn’t ditch Emma and me, or anyone who

York news from

said. “Once everything here is wrapped up, I’ll come

parents. When I’m done here, I’ll come back

my debt to them, of my obligation to return. I gave my breakfast

on Astrid?” he asked after a long

the worry

jerk yesterday because I was scared for Emma,” Adrian said. “Tell Astrid I’m sorry when

this guy Vincent Brooks have been making moves in New York. Might be

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