Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

11 Bringing down the house

11 Bringing down the house (Winona)

I turn around. My heart is pounding and I'm trying to concentrate on keeping my breathing even. It's unbelievable that I'm even here, about to be civil to these two. I'd never have thought it possible two weeks ago.

I steel myself, paste a smile on my face and turn.

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Jayden is standing there smiling and he looks amazing in his tuxedo with Ashlyn by his side. They look perfect together, just like Jayden and I had looked perfect together at our senior prom. The night we'd finally made love for the first time.

He was older now but no less sexy. Definitely more sexy than ever. Not that I had any right or need to notice. But deep inside, the sight of him still affected me like he always had. We should be a happy family right now instead of this absolute mess. But I can't dwell on that fact. I smile at Ashlyn, clinging to Jayden's arm.

She's wearing an off-the-shoulder red dress that hugs her super-slim body tightly. I wore that exact same style and shade to senior prom. She'd helped me pick it out. But it's what she's wearing around her neck that makes me want to throw up.

The diamond necklace Jayden bought me for graduation. Of course, he wouldn't remember it. But Ashlyn. knows exactly what she's doing. She's unbelievable. She has him, why rub it in my face? I swear this woman is a few sandwiches short of a picnic.

I just can't understand why she can't just leave it alone. Her jealousy is next level. Surely Jayden can see what she's like. If he ever got his memories back, he'd know for sure how manipulated he is.

I'm not going to give her the satisfaction of mentioning it and having her think I notice or care about her choice of dress or jewelry.

Instead, I smile. "There you two are! This night is so fantastic. It's good to be back really. I don't know why I waited so long." Okay, so maybe that was a little immature but what the hell. "Jayden, thanks for the welcome party, Phillip is a bit late but on the way." "You look stunning. Winona." Jayden says, and his eyes look a little distant for a second.

My mind flashes back to the way he'd danced slowly with me at prom. Holding me so close and murmuring in my ear...

"You look stunning, my darling." He nuzzled my ear and we melted into each other with a magical kiss. Red is your color. The color of molten lava, which is how hot I am for you right now."

together at that moment. I

nuzzled my neck. "Hey, that's supposed to be my line! Let's get out of here

voice drags me back

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says with fake sincerity while making her massive

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look amazing. Great to see you as well. We were just talking about catching up sometime. I hope

by my offer but she doesn't argue. "That would be fun, I think. What do you think my darling?" she asks Jayden but he isn't listening, he's staring over my shoulder. "Darling?" Ashlyn

at her, "oh, sure thing.

heard the conversation and I look

tailored tuxedo that shows every outline of his fit body. I

fun in that case. Show Ashlyn how little

I'm so sorry I'm late." He leans in and kisses my cheek and I

been playing catch up

shakes hands with Jayden. "Mr. Brennan, thanks for the party. We both appreciate the

in

Ashlyn." Phillip

see Lisa is staring open-mouthed at Phillip because he's really cover-model perfect.

is Philip. A partner in the firm I started and have just sold to Brennan Industries and my partner

with me. "We're both happy to be here. I hope we can really be an

gave him a small hug. "So wonderful to meet you, Phillip. I hope we get to know you better very soon. I

the shoulder. "Glad to have you on board. Are

"Basketball. Lakers."

We're going to get along fine. We should go catch the game