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 weird,

I prompt, sensing there's

going for a beer with

now?" I almost shout, my mind spinning.

came to see Jayden," Phillip

first punch money, didn't he?" roll my eyes. This is an ancient

is incorrigible. He has no actual clue why anyone can't just make up after

code. Jayden threw the first punch, so he has to buy the beers. And, well, I

Collins has never

113 Damn Bro Code

"Gus is joining us."

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I thought

But I'll keep

the rules, you talking

a public place. But can you ask Gordon about it

"I will. Bye."

"Bye."

my head in disbelief. "I will never

at me quizzically, her brow

was Phillip. Abby is holding her own and she's awake,"

news," Sheila says, her face

and Gus are all going for drinks after with

punch up," Sheila raises her

know, right? Men are idiots. Present company excluded,

you're quite

isn't a witness or anything. But Lance may be

that you aren't directly involved in the meet-up, I can spin a reason for them socializing." Gordon

course you can. You're men. Magic things happen in the world of men," I say sarcastically,

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