Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO novel Chapter 253

Chapter 253

Astrid’s POV

I watched Blake and Laurel heading toward Michael’s car, dread booling in my stomach. If Blake was going to Mayo Clinic where William was, he might run into Audrey. The whole plan would collapse.

1 bit my lip and pulled out my phone, dialing the number Felix had just texted from.

“Hello?” A gruff male voice answered.

“Hi, could you tell me where the man who borrowed your phone went?”

“You mean that guy near Mayo Clinic’s back entrance?” He sounded annoyed. “Still at the hospital.”

“Can you help me contact him?”

“Sorry, no can. I collect garbage there, and my truck’s already left. Can’t go back now.”

The call ended abruptly. I stared at my darkened screen, feeling helpless. Audrey and Felix were at the hospital – exactly where Blake was heading.

Please be careful, Audrey.

Laurel’s POV

In the back of Michael’s car, I sat straight–backed, careful not to brush against Blake. He’d been staring out the window since we left the riverside, completely ignoring me.

His profile was sharp against the passing streetlights. So close, yet unreachable.

I carefully slipped my phone from my purse. With Blake distracted, I typed a message

to

Andrew Jensen:

“Contact Dr. Evans and arrange for that woman to have an episode immediately!”

Since Blake was already going to Mayo Clinic for William, I’d use my “illness” and William’s condition to keep him firmly

in my grasp.

I couldn’t let him get more involved with Audrey’s accident anymore! Even in death, that woman threatened everything I’d

built.

Audrey’s POV

Dr. Evans and I exited the elevator. I tugged at the borrowed nurse’s uniform, hoping it was enough of a disguise to avoid

recognition.

The emergency room’s red light glowed, indicating resuscitation in progress. Parker family members were scattered through the waiting area, their attitudes revealing their true feelings.

Elizabeth studied what looked like William’s will, frowning deeply.

Olivia sat silently scrolling through her phone.

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Thalia lounged with legs crossed, occasionally smiling at something on her screen, completely unbothered by her grandfather’s condition.

Rebecca paced by the window, phone pressed to her ear, back to the others. Despite her attempt to look distressed, I could see her relaxed posture.

1 edged closer, pretending to organize a medicine cart.

“Our family patriarch might not make it this time,” Rebecca was saying, barely concealing her anticipation. “Tonight was supposed to be a happy occasion, when he heard Audrey Sinclair died in a car crash, he had a heart attack…”

Audrey Sinclair? My former daughter–in–law,” she continued. “Tonight engagement.”

we had her take care of the Hayes girl at the

“Can you believe she kidnapped that vegetative patient and tried to escape? Then they crashed into the Hudson River. Bodies haven’t been found…”

Rebecca lowered her voice. “William leg

is void…”

sixty percent of his estate to Audrey, but now that she’s died before him, that will

She chuckled. “Yes, we’ll all get more now…”

“TH keep you posted. When William passes, come to the funeral…”

William and I are both still alive, and she’s already dividing his money? Those vultures don’t deserve a penny of William’s

money.

Dr. Evans sensed my anger and gripped my sleeve, pulling me toward the emergency room. She flashed her ID at the guard.

The guard barely glanced at us before waving us through.

The moment I saw William, all thoughts of the Parkers vanished. He lay still, skin almost as white as the sheets. Monitors beeped steadily. Oxygen tubes ran beneath his nose, IV lines from both arms.

Tears sprang to my eyes. I rushed to his bedside and grabbed his hand.

“William,” I choked out. “I’m so sorry.”

Dr. Evans checked his vitals while I focused solely on the frail man before me.

“Are you alright?” My voice broke. “Dr. Evans told me about your heart attack after hearing about my accident… It’s all my

fault.”

William’s eyes slowly opened, unfocused at first, then sharpening as he recognized me.

“Audrey…” he whispered. “You’re alive…”

His hand trembled as he tried to reach for my face.

“Yes!” Fresh tears fell. “I’m alive, William!“.

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A faint smile crossed his lips.

“I said I’m a good driver, and I didn’t lie about it,” I said, attempting a smile. “I kept the car door open, drove toward the river, and jumped out before the crash.”

William’s eyes widened slightly.

“I grew up near the ocean,” I explained. “I’m a strong swimmer.

I leaned closer. “Please get better soon. If anything happened to you because of me… I couldn’t forgive myself.”

He closed his eyes briefly. When he opened them, relief shone clearly.

“You’re safe,” he murmured. “That’s wonderful.”

His expression suddenly changed, brow furrowing. “Since you’re alright… you should go quickly. I’ve arranged everything at the airport for you.”

I bit my lip, thinking of Felix’s message. Blake had blocked every exit from the city. The private jet William arranged had been grounded. Even without the accident, we couldn’t have escaped.

The memory of how I’d ended up here flashed through my mind…

“Blake Parker is determined to keep you in New York,” Felix said, speeding down a side street. “Unless you’re dead, you probably won’t leave.”

I stared ahead, weighing our options. Rachel sat beside me, her eyes following our conversation even

respond.

“Then let’s give him what he wants,” I finally said. “Let him think we’re dead.”

though she couldn’t

Felix glanced at me. “That’s extreme. You want to

your death because Blake’s after you?”

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