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62 Exactly What I need

(Winona)

"Winona! Come in. Take a seat," Gus says loudly as I inwardly wince.

I slowly sit across the desk in Jayden's office and remove my sunglasses, trying to gather my thoughts. The light feels harsh, stabbing into my already pounding head.

"Hard night?" Gus inquires, his tone a mix of curiosity and judgment.

"I suppose your watchdogs filled you in. I am entitled to a life, you know," I retort, a bit sharper than intended.

,"My staff know better than to speculate on the private lives of anyone they are detailed to. Privacy is of the utmost importance. It's your eyes giving you away, he responds, leaning back in his chair, scrutinizing

1. me.

I sigh deeply. "My head is mush, but I want to tell you in person that I'm not accepting your offer."

Gus raises an eyebrow, clearly not expecting this. "I appreciate you coming in. But are you sure?"

""Mr. Brennan..."

""Call me Gus."

"Gus. Abby is really my only priority now. Those hours are ridiculous, not to mention the workload," I explain, trying to keep my voice steady.

made up for those two things," he

by money, as tempting

"So I see."

anything, is for my daughter to grow up with at least an attempt at a normal family life. I don't want her groomed and guided to run any corporation, let alone a juggernaut like Nexus Global." "But she is the next in line after Jayden.

is like. I

says, sounding surprised but I

All I want is for the next six months before Abby's next operation to be peaceful to get her

"Of course."

they really feel and stopped denying the truth of the matter. +25

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Ashlyn ruined all of that. Jayden and I almost died in that accident. As it is, it changed our lives forever. I better not

sympathize. I

in your life, instead you left him there enduring the abuse. You're as big a monster as Judy is for staying with Greg." My voice cracks with the weight of my words, and I see Gus is bothered by me saying this. Maybe he has an

eyebrows, clearly taken aback. "Jayden was never to be

mental and emotional abuse yourself is ever going to be good for a child? Throw in the pressure to run

meant that for him," Gus says,

exposed to this. I won't!" I state firmly,

drunk still but I'm not stopping now. "You think you all are

to Abby against my will, I won't stop until

interfere," Gus responds, his

the security? Just for six months. When 'm back for Abby's

"I'm not sure...

you have any love for a son you ignored, you'll give him the next six months with his daughter in peace." My voice is like steel, leaving no room for

I won't be responsible for what happens. As I drive home, my mind races with everything that's happened. The betrayal, the constant battles, the desperate need to protect Abby. By the time I pull into my driveway, I'm exhausted. Llean

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