Divorce Me Before Death Takes Me, CEO novel Chapter 313

Chapter 313

After a moment’s hesitation, Felix nodded.

I was careful not to identify myself as Audrey – who knew if Blake had people watching? Texting would be safer.

‘I should get back,” I said after we exchanged numbers. “My daughter will worry.”

He hesitated. “That little girl… is she yours and that

“No, she isn’t, I cut him off, knowing he meant Adrian. “I’ll message you after the gala ends.”

“Alright.”

“Goodbye.” I turned to leave.

I’d only taken a few steps when a dark figure in the corridor made me gasp. After my heart settled, I realized it was Blake Parker, his black suit making him nearly invisible in the dim lighting.

He leaned against the wall, arms crossed, eyes cold on my face. “Mrs. Knox leaves her husband and daughter just to get the young Mr. Thompson’s contact information?” He stepped toward me. “Didn’t Mr. Knox say your marriage was good?”

I frowned, backing up instinctively.

Before leaving the gala hall, I’d checked Blake’s location. He’d been on his phone talking to Michael. I’d watched long enough to make sure he wasn’t looking my way.

During my entire conversation with Felix, I’d been careful not to reveal my identity. But Blake had found me anyway. He must have been hiding there the whole time.

At least I’d consistently called myself Evelyn Knox. Otherwise, this would be so much worse.

“Mrs. Knox, Blake continued, his eyes narrowing as he advanced. “You say you’re not Audrey Sinclair, so why sneak off to meet Thompson?”

His lips twisted. “Don’t tell me you fell for him at first sight. Planning an affair already?”

“Is an affair the only reason to ask for someone’s number?” I shot back. “Can’t I just make a friend?”

“Friendship?” Blake laughed coldly. “Then why not befriend me?”

“Really? Mr. Thompson is polite and decent,” I said, meeting his gaze. “While you grabbed me the first time we met. I’ve told you repeatedly I’m not your ex-wife, but you refuse to believe me.”

“Who would want to be friends with someone like that?” I shook my head. “I need to get back to my daughter. I don’t have time for this.”

1 turned and walked away quickly, fighting to keep my composure with every step.

Blake’s POV

Something inside me twisted when she mentioned her daughter.

1/2

I moved to follow her, but Felix suddenly blocked my path, grabbing my wrist. “Blake.’

“Don’t,” he said quietly. “Just let it go. Besides, we haven’t talked in forever. Stay. Have a smoke with me.”

I looked toward where she’d disappeared, then at Felix’s face. I exhaled and nodded.

The cool night air hit us as we leaned against the balcony railing, cigarettes lit.

“When’s the wedding? Felix asked between puffs. “You and Rachel have been engaged for months, right?”

“It’s not happening yet.” I watched a leaf spiral down in the distance. “Maybe after I get over Audrey, I’ll consider making Rachel my

wife.”

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