My CEO 113

113 Damn Bro Code

(Winona)

The doorbell rings, jolting me from my thoughts. I glance at the nearest screen to check who it is. It's Gordon Brown, thank God.

"Gordon's here. I hope it's good news," I say, heading towards the door with a mix of hope and anxiety. swirling in my chest.

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"Anne, Gordon Brown is here," I call out as I way to the front door, figuring she might want to

make mu know.

I open the door and give Gordon a weak smile. "Gordon, come in."

He steps inside, his expression serious yet hopeful. "Winona, I have permission here for you to go see Abby in the hospital."

Relief floods through me like a tidal wave. "Thank God." My phone buzzes in my pocket, and I glance at the screen.

It's Phillip. "Go right in, I have to take this call," I say, shutting the front door behind Gordon and walking back to the sitting room as I connect the call. "Phillip, how is she?" "She's awake. Jayden's in with her now. One at a time. I thought I'd call you and let him go first," Phillip says, his voice a mix of exhaustion and relief.

"So, she's okay?" I ask, my heart pounding.

"The clot has been dissipated. Now we just need to get her stronger again, and she can come home."

"Gordon just got here. He says I can visit her. I don't know the details yet."

"Great news. Look, go talk to him. Call me when you know more."

"Thanks, Phillip. I will."

His voice sounds a little

sensing there's more he wants to

a beer

I almost shout, my mind spinning. What

came to see Jayden," Phillip

punch money, didn't he?" roll my eyes. This is an ancient bet among their group. "You know

actual clue why anyone can't just make up after a

code. Jayden threw the first punch, so he has to buy the

Collins has

113 Damn Bro Code

"Gus is joining us."

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Gus agreed as well." Somehow, I thought a

code apparently. But I'll keep you

against the rules, you talking

just be one beer in a public place. But can you ask Gordon about it first? I don't want to set your case back." "Sure. Get in there and see our

"I will. Bye."

"Bye."

my head in disbelief. "I will never understand men, that's for

looks at me quizzically, her brow furrowed. "What's

Abby is holding her own

says, her face softening with a

for drinks after with Lance..go figure? Bro code and,

just had a punch up," Sheila raises

Men are idiots. Present company excluded, of course,"

quite right.

with Jayden? I know Gus isn't a witness or anything. But Lance may be after Ashlyn and

circumstances and the fact that you aren't directly involved in the meet-up, I can spin a reason for them socializing." Gordon assures me, his lawyerly confidence shining

you can. You're men. Magic things happen in the world of men," I say sarcastically, shaking my head at

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