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

there's more he

going for a beer

I almost shout, my mind spinning.

to see Jayden," Phillip

he?" roll my eyes. This is

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

the first punch, so he has to buy the beers.

swear Lance Collins has never

113 Damn Bro Code

"Gus is joining us."

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me Gus agreed as well." Somehow, I thought a man like Gus would

But I'll keep

the rules, you talking to Jayden? What

public place. But can you ask Gordon about it first? I don't

"I will. Bye."

"Bye."

room shaking my head in disbelief. "I

looks at me quizzically, her brow

is holding her own

her face softening with

for drinks after with

just had a punch up," Sheila raises her eyebrows

know, right? Men are idiots. Present company excluded, of course,"

you're quite right.

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

meet-up, I can spin a reason for them socializing." Gordon assures me,

men. Magic things happen in the world of men," I

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