Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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He didn't do anything but agree with me when I called him to say I wasn't signing anything until we spoke in private. I've almost convinced myself to tell him about Abby. I'm certainly second-guessing why I need to convince him she isn't his. Maybe it will all be okay.

I haven't heard anything from Ashlyn or his mother since the divorce, so I'm sure they don't care one way or another now that the wedding is imminent. If they really wanted to find me and cause trouble, they could've done it. Jayden seemed a little strange when he came to my office last week. Like he was angry but then also confused. I guess he still sees me as the evil woman that wanted to get between him and his girlfriend.

But the Brennans only do business with the best, so I know he can't just walk away from me because the other business heads will want to know why.

Jayden never lets his personal life interfere with his business.

The probability that my business could get shut down due to some ancient history makes me angry have a counter-offer for Jayden. I go into the main offices. It's modern and luxurious here. I tell the secretary behind the front desk my name and that Mr. Brennan is expecting me.

"He says, go right in," she says after she puts the phone down. "The large wooden door along the corridor." She points out the direction.

"Thank you." Like I don't know where his office is.

I take a breath and I head along the corridor. I look up and see Judy Brennan heading towards me from the other direction. She gives me an acid smile. My heart ramps up but I'm not going to show weakness.

"So, it's true." She hisses. "You are back and weaseling your way into his good graces I hear."

"It's been three years, Judy. Can't you change the narrative."1

"I'll never change it as long as you're around. You won't be breaking him and Ashlyn up no matter what you think."

his own man. I'm not interested in him. This is business and if your gossip source told the truth you'd know he approached me about working for this company and he actually demanded I did, or he'd shut me

Just go and ask him. Or are you scared

"I will see you are out

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can tell him about Abby unless I can trust he won't listen to his mother's mentally unstable opinion and

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me and while I

get through a year, maybe two, at least.

his doorway. "Should

he'll believe me

lost for words. I just smile at her before putting my game face on to greet

in." A familiar deep

open it and step inside. Shutting the door behind me, I walk confidently

please take

fine standing,

yourself. What are these terms you

my company into yours and pay.us out." I cross my arms. "Then I'll work for you as

very presumptuous of

all. You need my expertise, and you know it," I say with confidence despite my stomach doing cartwheels. "The board knows it and if I'm to relocate I need to call my own shots." My heart is racing but I stand tall. This is for the

what she knows about me and Jayden. In

needs her privacy protected because

department draw up the contract today and have it couriered to

place to live." I have

will notice she has her father's eyes. There's really no reason for any of

and the hours will be long at first. I've lost two million dollars in failed campaigns just this

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