Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO

Chapter 433

Blake’s POV

‘My necklace, my necklace…”

Scarlett Rose crept toward the stage, fixated on something amid the fighting women. She spotted a ruby necklace on the floor, now broken into pieces with its center stone completely shattered.

Her face twisted with horror as she collapsed onto her knees. She frantically gathered the fragments, oblivious to the sharp edges cutting into her fingers.

Rachel noticed her mother and rushed over. “Mom, stop! You’re bleeding!”

When Scarlett looked up at Rachel in her wedding dress, her expression shifted from shock to rage. She shoved Rachel away violently.

“This is all your fault!” she screamed.

Rachel stumbled backward, reaching for my chair to steady herself. I moved it slightly, just enough that her hand found nothing.

She crashed to the floor, her wedding dress billowing around her. Looking up at me in disbelief, she waited for me to acknowledge what I’d done.

I glanced down at her with a cold smile. “Serves you right.”

Before Rachel could stand, Scarlett pounced on her, pinning her to the floor.

“Worthless!” Scarlett shrieked, tearing at Rachel’s hair and ripping her dress. Her hand cracked across Rachel’s face. “I always knew Laurel was better than you! That’s why I let her take your place as Blake’s savior!”

My interest peaked. So Rachel had been behind Laurel’s deception all along.

“But that bitch Audrey ruined everything!” Scarlett continued, landing another slap.

Rachel tried shielding herself as Scarlett unleashed years of disappointment.

“When you woke up, you promised you’d be better than Laurel!” Scarlett grabbed Rachel’s hair. “What did you accomplish? Nothing! You couldn’t keep your man! You screwed up the kidnapping!”

She shook Rachel hard. “You swore everything would go smoothly! You said after the wedding, you’d run Parker Group!”

Each word Scarlett spoke added to the evidence I was collecting.

“If Laurel hadn’t died in jail, you think I’d have given you this chance?” Scarlett dug her fingers into Rachel’s chin. “I gave away that ruby necklace to secure your position! Now Blake’s divorcing you, the necklace is destroyed, and I have nothing!”

reached a piercing pitch. “You’re just like your

changed. Defiance flashed in her eyes as she pushed back against

Rachel caught Scarlett’s wrist mid-strike.

away, but

want, but don’t talk about my father,” Rachel’s voice hardened. “You think

Scarlett went pale.

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trickled from Rachel’s nose and mouth. She spat, and I noticed a tooth among the blood staining her

Jonathan snarled, his refined

at the sight

enough. “Too loud,” I said

to escort Scarlett away while Jonathan followed, straightening his

to her feet

“Going somewhere?” I asked.

slowly, pain evident in her

I continued, enjoying the fear in her

divorce?” she asked shakily. “Can’t that wait until after I get to Mayo Clinic? I won’t

minutes max,” I replied

She relaxed slightly.

to the hospital,” I added. “Prison

Rachel’s face. “Blake, please –

smiled without warmth. “Were

the stage.

please proceed backstage. Mr. Parker

Elizabeth

actually broke it. If security footage shows you broke it

are you saying?’ Rebecca’s mouth fell

necklace,” Michael adjusted his glasses. “If they claim

moment, Rebecca reluctantly

I remained on stage. Michael handed me

family drama today,” I addressed the crowd. ‘Regarding my background, I’ve only recently learned

making eye contact with several guests. “But I’m sure you’re wondering why I faked my death before my

Rachel trembled beside me.