Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 89

89 Bigger Fish To Fry (Jayden)

Arriving at the penthouse the next morning, I helped Ashlyn out of the limousine and into the building. The familiar surroundings do nothing to ease the tension in my gut. The elevator ride up feels endless, the silence between us thick with unspoken words. I play the part of the doting husband, all the while my mind is on Winona, on the plan, on the desperate hope that this will all be worth it in the end. As Ashlyn settles in, I keep up the charade, making small talk and pretending everything is normal. The place looks like no one has been here since I left.

"Ashlyn? Weren't you living here when I went to Santa Monica?" I ask, glancing around.

Ashlyn shakes her head. "Gus asked if I wanted to stay in his guest suite, so I wasn't alone."

"I see." I wonder why he did that? My mind races with suspicions.

"Does it upset you that I was staying there?" she asks, her voice laced with a hint of worry.

"I'm glad you had company," I replied, forcing a smile.

"I never told him I was coming to Santa Monica."

"Well, you are your own person, you don't need to check in with anyone. I should have been more communicative with you under the circumstances." This gets me a smile.

"I think I'll head up to bed for a rest. You didn't get much sleep on the plane, you should come join me."

"I need to talk business with Gus first. You go ahead. I'll check in later." I kiss her forehead. "I love you. Take your pain meds for that arm."

I watch her go up the stairs, dread pooling in my stomach at the thought of joining her later. Right now, I'm heading to the office to have it out with Gus. Then I'm going to deal with Mother.

I have Anne and Abby scheduled to arrive home at the end of the week. I don't know how long it will be before she can see Winona. I know it's hurting and confusing Abby, but I have to try and get this confession done as soon as possible.

"Jayden? I didn't expect to see you quite so soon." Gus eyes me but doesn't look at all surprised when I walk into his office, soon to be mine again..

"I'm guessing you know I now own more shares than you. I'm taking my company back over," I state, not bothering to sit down.

"Indeed."

"What? That's it? No lectures, no God-like sermons, no backlash?" I ask, narrowing my eyes.

"No. This is what I needed to see from you. Decisiveness at last."

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Ashlyn has kept you updated."

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the apprentice finally exceeds the master," I mutter, shaking my