Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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53 I'm Shook (Winona)

"I will deal with each issue in turn. I think this will be the fastest. Phillip Joseph."

Phillip looks at him. "Mr. Brennan. I'm dedicated to the best outcomes for Brennan Industries. My hard work speaks for itself."

"Don't bother begging me, Joseph. Consider your contract ended. You won't work for Nexus Global, Brennan Industries or any subsidiary businesses of ours ever again."

Phillip looks horrified. My heart goes out to him knowing the work he has put in beside me. And our little business is gorie.

"I don't understand... the financials back up my digital marketing campaign."

Gus Brennan paces, well more like stalks, at the end of the table. Saying nothing for a few minutes. "The Brennan family hold something more precious to them than money and success."

He stops and stares at Phillip: "Loyalty. Loyalty to the Brennans is first and foremost. Do you have anything to say about that?"

"I.IN..no." Phillip stumbles over his words and his face is red as fire.

Gus laughs. "Really? I guess a liar will always make up a justification. If this didn't concern the respect and safety for Jayden's first-born child, I wouldn't give a rat's ass."

Wait. This is about Abby? I don't know what's happened but Phillip is looking down and looking very guilty.

one over and throws it on the table in front of me. "You really need to think about who

envelope. What the hell

you want to say to Ms.

that, but I did come to love

I'm really confused.

you all along. She paid him well. To distract you from Jayden no doubt and to keep tabs on

whole body explodes on the inside at

be a shock. Hone your senses, Winona. Trust your gut." You bet I will be from now on. No more second guessing myself and letting people

to being with you but something always held me back. I don't ever want to see you again. Stay away from my

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him in collecting his belongings from your home." Gus Brennan tells me. "The locks will be changed

addresses Phillip again. "There will be twenty-four-hour protection in place for Ms. Nolan, Abby and Anne. Stay away because my security will be instructed to shoot first and ask questions later." Phillip leaves in the elevator and I'm still shaking from what I've just heard. I can't look in

yet.

leave us the hell alone. I'd never have come

deal because she got caught. So, she knew all along I was pregnant with Jayden's baby. She let us

with her. I don't care what Jayden says. Clearly, this is just getting started. I swallow my tears. Phillip doesn't deserve

too good to be true, it usually is. Phillip was. He was too understanding, too supportive, too helpful. Once again,

gone for good. I'm still young but I'm wiser. I won't trust words

is why now? Presumably Gus Brennan has had his finger on the pulse of Brennan industries. If he's so worried about his family, why wait till now? Once Phillip is gone. Gus turns to me. "Ms. Nolan,

dream it wasn't ever on my radar.

can read through it overnight and let me know your decision by six in