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."

sounds

I prompt, sensing there's more he wants to

for a beer with Jayden

my mind spinning. What is

came to see Jayden,"

eyes. This is an ancient bet among

He has no actual clue why anyone

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

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"Gus is joining us."

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

But

against the rules, you talking to Jayden? What about the

ask Gordon about it first?

"I will. Bye."

"Bye."

my head in disbelief. "I will never understand

quizzically, her brow

Abby is holding her own

news," Sheila says, her face

all going for drinks after with Lance..go figure? Bro code

up," Sheila

Men are idiots. Present company excluded, of course," I add, glancing at

"No, you're quite

Gus isn't a witness or

involved in the meet-up, I can spin a reason for them socializing." Gordon assures me, his lawyerly confidence shining

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

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