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.

the paper towel in a bin and walked toward them, not bothering

‘Don’t mind me – I was just using the

gestured past them. “Please,

the way, if you don’t want an audience, maybe spring for a hotel room. This is

steps when Thalia called

“Wait!”

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spinning me around. Her eyes widened

are you doing here?’ she

invitation with my free hand. “You forgot Blake invited me? Since the wedding’s still on, I

front of her. Thalia

“But…”

and anger battle across her

wrong?” I smiled coldly. “He told you what I wanted after I handled him. I had him say I left with my

I just didn’t want you scrambling to kick me off the guest

hand. “If you’re still confused, keep staring. Though I doubt it’ll

the main venue. Blake sat in a corner, partially hidden by

Vincent was watching us while Thalia tugged at his

said quietly. “I’ll check

“Vincent’s spotted me.

confirmed Vincent was watching us before turning to Jett standing

nodded, and I headed

beside it. Something about one figure made my pulse quicken. Without

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

pulled back, my blood ran cold. Astrid’s eyes held no recognition – not anger or coldness, but complete unfamiliarity. She looked at me like I was a

frowned and pushed me away,

‘She’s your good

forced. “Oh, Evelyn. I’m

turned to Henry, stunned.

blank. “Seems once she found her fiancé, she dropped the act. Too much trouble pretending to be friends with

and raised the window. Through the glass, I saw him

‘Drive,” he ordered.

frozen as the car pulled

voice broke through my thoughts. ‘I’m Ryan Quinn,

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