Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 426

Thalia’s POV

I rushed away from Rachel, my heart pounding. The missing suit worried me more than I wanted to admit. This wasn’t just about bad luck – something was

off.

Vincent sat in a corner scrolling through his phone. I grabbed his arm, my fingers digging into his sleeve.

‘What are you doing here?” I asked, my voice sharper than intended.

He frowned, then quickly softened his expression into that charming smile I loved.

“Just texting a friend,” he said, tucking his phone away. His eyes traveled down my tailored women’s tuxedo. “You’re wearing that to walk with Rachel today?”

I spun around, showing off my expensive outfit. ‘Like it?”

Vincent smiled, though it didn’t quite reach his eyes. “Looks great. Very you.”

I threw my arms around him and whispered in his ear, “Did you handle that thing I asked about yesterday?”

He raised an eyebrow, playfully pinching my nose. “Which one? You give me so many tasks, I can’t keep track without a reminder.

I pressed closer. “Astrid Wilson. I asked you to get rid of her. Did you?”

Vincent rubbed my back, his voice low and soothing. ‘Don’t worry. It’s all taken care of…”

I squeezed his waist tight, relief washing over me. “You’re the best! I already told Mom we’re getting married after Grandfather’s funeral. Once you’re my husband, she’ll put you in Parker Group. Sound good?”

He brushed his lips against my cheek. “Perfect. Can’t wait to make you mine…”

Audrey’s POV

I stepped out of the bathroom, drying my hands on a paper towel. What I saw made me stop short – Vincent kissing Thalia’s cheek with his eyes squeezed shut, looking like he was enduring a root canal.

A cold laugh escaped me. The man obviously couldn’t stand her but would tolerate anything for what she offered. Typical Parker relationship – just another soul sold for money and power.

My laugh, quiet as it was, echoed in the empty hallway. Thalia’s head snapped up.

“Who’s there?!” she demanded, pulling away from Vincent.

in a bin and walked toward them, not

me – I was just using the restroom, not

past them.

way, if you don’t want an

steps when

“Wait!”

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Chapter 426

me around. Her

doing here?’ she

free hand. “You forgot Blake invited

front of her.

“But…”

and anger battle across her face, I

you what I wanted after I handled him. I

slipped the invitation into my purse. “My family left, but I stayed. I just didn’t want you scrambling to kick me off the

“If you’re still confused, keep staring.

partially hidden by decorations. He wore a black coat with the collar up and a wide-brimmed hat pulled

was watching us while Thalia tugged at his

put,” I said quietly. “I’ll check

spotted me. I’ll move somewhere

turning to Jett standing nearby. “Keep him

I headed for

two people standing beside it. Something about one figure made my pulse quicken. Without thinking, I ran toward them.

my arms around her. “Where have you been? We looked everywhere! I thought you were in

Astrid’s eyes held no recognition – not anger or

pushed me away, stepping

her jumped in, ‘She’s your good friend, Evelyn

felt forced. “Oh, Evelyn. I’m fine. Don’t

Henry, stunned.

fiancé, she dropped the act. Too much trouble pretending to be

window. Through the glass, I saw him close his eyes

‘Drive,” he ordered.

frozen as the

A polished voice broke through my thoughts. ‘I’m

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