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154 Good Riddance Judy (Winona)

The private airstrip stretches out before us, a vast expanse of concrete bordered by high fences and dotted with sleek, black security vehicles.

Nexus Global's logo gleams on the side of the jet, recognisable in every country on this planet, a reminder of the juggernaut that Gus's empire is.

Gus is outside his jet, overseeing the luggage being loaded. He's in control over every aspect of the flight. Just like his life. His calm, methodical demeanor is unsettling. You can never read Gus. Outside he's calm and controlled. But I'm under no illusions of the steps he'd have taken to get to where he is now.

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That includes leaving his only son to be raised in an abusive household as punishment to Judy refused to go to Europe with him and slept with his brother.

This man can make miracles happen, but he can also rain down the fires of Hell without a second thought. This man is Jayden's father.

Do we truly choose to be the person we want to be or does the gene pool have the last say?

Nexus Global isn't just a company-it's a colossal force that dominates industries worldwide.

my mind, feeding my anxieties about what Judy might be capable of with such resources at her disposal. With Gus at

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paid pleasure trip. She has a plan. I know she has a

stands a few feet away, her eyes fixed on Abby and there are tears on her cheeks. Judy, who's always been so composed, so impervious to the

she has genuine feelings for Abby. I do believe she is

and has respected my wishes all the way through to keep Abby's life down

might be paranoia' and perhaps something I can deal with in therapy. How do I just get on with life when there's so many deadly people in it I can never trust? It's impossible really. I sigh, I guess

cuddle, till the next time. I want you to send me all the drawings and paintings to decorate my castle walls." "Are you really going to live in a

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you leaving, Grandma? I'll miss you.

not to go. But on the other hand, I hope she doesn't change her mind and stay. There's a certain sense of freedom knowing she won't be breathing down my neck on a daily basis. "Abby, sweetheart," Judy begins, brushing a strand of hair out of Abby's face with trembling fingers.

voice wavering slightly. "And when I come back, I promise you'll never have to let me go again. You and daddy and I will always be together, you'll see." She whispers

into me. My breath catches in my throat, and the world around me narrows, shrinking down to just this moment, just those words. Never have to let

mean? Anxiety surges, threatening to drown me in a tide of panic. But I can't let it show-I can't let Judy see that she's gotten to me or that I've

still, to keep my face as neutral as possible. Is it a threat? A promise? Or just another one of

uncertainty is eating me alive. I want to scream, to grab Abby and run, but I know that would only

it a real chance. Abby's brow furrows. "But Grandma, why do you have to go?" she asks, her voice small and trembling." You

I want to vomit.

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