My CEO 62

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.

than made up for those two things," he says, leaning forward,

money, as tempting

"So I see."

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. You can't change that," Gus points out, his

obviously know as well as I do what life growing up with Judy Brennan is like. I won't do that to my daughter. I don't think Jayden will either," I say, my voice rising

of this from Jayden," Gus says, sounding surprised but I don't

is for the next six months before Abby's next operation to be peaceful

"Of course."

had enough of being patronized. It's time everyone started saying what they really feel and stopped denying the truth of the matter.

What

were lucky enough to have on Judy and Ashlyn ruined all of that. Jayden and I almost died in that accident. As

sympathize. I really

for staying with Greg." My voice cracks with the weight

taken aback. "Jayden was never to be harmed by

seeing your mother being abused and undergoing mental and emotional abuse yourself is ever going to be good for a child? Throw in the pressure to run Brennan Industries. You

meant that for him," Gus

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

still but I'm not stopping now.

you, if anyone tries to do anything to Abby against my will, I

to interfere," Gus

months. When 'm back for Abby's

"I'm not sure...

both. If you have any love for a son you ignored, you'll give him the next six months with his daughter

slam the door behind me. I swear, if they push me, 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

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