Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 425

Audrey’s POV

I took a deep breath in the subway car, trying to shake off my worries.

If Henry has feelings for Astrid, I should trust him to find her.

I decided to head to Thompson mansion. If Ryan Quinn had kidnapped Astrid to get at his half-brother Henry, she’d probably be kept safe. People taken as leverage usually aren’t harmed.

Henry promised to bring her back, and I chose to trust him. Right now, I needed to focus on today’s priorities.

The subway’s TV caught my attention when I heard a reporter’s voice.

“Miss Hayes, you’re holding a wedding with no groom. Is this just to make everyone call you Mrs. Parker?”

Rachel appeared on screen, eyes red but makeup perfect. “The title might matter to some,” she replied with a trembling voice. “But for me, it’s about the promise Blake and I made.”

She stared into the camera. “We planned this together. This place, the dress, the rings… we even rushed our marriage license.”

Tears slid down her cheeks. “This ceremony was our dream. Yesterday happened so fast, I’m still in shock. I just can’t believe he’s gone.”

Her voice cracked. “I need to keep our commitment, even alone. Maybe after the wedding, I’ll finally accept that he’s not coming back.”

I watched her act with cold detachment. Her words sounded sincere, but her eyes held a hint of triumph the cameras missed. The subtle curve at the corner of her mouth gave her away.

The same Rachel who just ordered someone to follow me and possibly dump me in the ocean. What a performance.

I looked away as my train reached the station. Stepping onto the crowded platform, I made my way outside.

The moment I hit the street, my neck prickled. Someone was following me. I glanced back casually but saw only the usual rush of commuters. When I turned a corner, I heard footsteps adjust their pace.

Jett Rhodes again? No, that couldn’t be right. Jett was at Thompson mansion looking after Blake this morning. With Blake’s condition, Jett had become his shadow. He wouldn’t leave Blake to follow me.

If not Jett, then who?

Whoever was tailing me was about to learn

weaving through bright displays. I headed straight for the most crowded area, checking reflective

look casual. When he noticed the growing crowd, panic flashed across his

the crowd. While he frantically searched for my beige coat, I slipped behind a display and watched

spot, I quietly made my way to

looking downstairs, assuming I’d fled that way. As he turned to descend, something made him pause. He turned just as I pressed my eyebrow razor against

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for me?” I asked with

widened. ‘Mrs. Knox, take

to tell me who sent you and why you’re

his face. It was… Miss Hayes. She told me to track you, report everything, and keep you away from today’s wedding. If necessary

you when you weren’t looking. Maybe even…

glanced at me nervously. “She

confused. A threat to Rachel even though she thinks Blake is dead? Why still come

laugh. “I overheard her telling her mom that the old man wants you

pressed the razor more firmly. “Don’t

froze, face going

mother actually said this?” I

nodded frantically. “Yeah! I went back to clear up some questions about my job and caught their conversation. Her mom even

was practically begging now. “That’s all I heard, I swear. I’ll back off, won’t try

“What do

razor and kicked his knee hard. He crumpled to the ground as security burst through

told them, checking my phone. “Hold him until they

“We’ve got

replied

– money was what truly mattered to her. Even with Blake “dead” and his fortune nearly secured, she still couldn’t stand William’s assets going to

Rachel’s POV

listening to workers chat as they

time seeing a bride hold a wedding after

they do when the