Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 216

216 Passing the Torch (Jayden)

The boardroom buzzes with the usual tension that comes with high-stakes meetings, but today there's ant extra layer of unease. No doubt the rumors have been rife, but I have something no one saw coming. Not even me.

The proof has been shown. DNA proof. I only needed to see the Brennan eyes to know that. There's no doubt that I'm walking in with Greg's family behind me. All eyes are on us, and the room goes silent as the door closes behind us all, "Can someone get some more seats? Sorry, this is last minute." I ask one of the trainee assistants

Lance is at my side, but he's unusually quiet. I know he's trying to gauge the situation, but I can see the surprise in his eyes too. None of this was in the script, and he's not used to me being unpredictable.

I glance at the board members, their faces are a mix of confusion and curiosity. Good. Let them wonder They wanted change, they'll have it.

"Good morning," I say, my voice steady and clear as I take my place at the head of the huge table. Greg's family stands behind me, the son at the front.

Greg's secret family. I wish I could be a fly on the wall when Judy hears about them.

Their presence doesn't intimidate me. Nothing does.

"I hope you are all enjoying the breakfast," I scan the faces around the table. "As you have made clear, today's meeting is crucial for the future of Brennan Industries."

I turn slightly, motioning for the young man to step forward. He does so, his posture stiff. He's dressed neatly but casually, not a suit. Well, how could he have known he'd be part of Greg's company today? I mean, they were expecting a fight. I can tell he's nervous, but he's doing his best to hide it. I can respect that.

Eva, Ana, Mia. Their mother, Maria." I turn and smile at them and Maria gives everyone a

extra chairs are brought in and they

years ago. My mother, Judy Brennan, ran the company

are hanging off my every word. "Greg was away a lot." I indicate the group behind me. "Clearly busy and Judy built Brennan Industries to the powerhouse it came to be. She did that so I would have my rightful legacy." I look at Lance and he is frowning. I think he

I hold up a hand to silence it. "My father is Gus Brennan, owner of Nexus Global. He is Greg's

216 Passing the Torch

turn to look at Greg's family and they do look as confused and

had a secret family in Cuba, a family

and pull out a thick folder-my portfolio of shares in Brennan Industries. The room falls completely silent as I open it, pull out the documents,

takes them, his hands trembling

to Judy. You'll have equal shares." There's a collective gasp around the table, but I don't care. This is what I've been working toward for months-no, years. Freedom from the

"Jayden are

understand that this is a permanent transfer of power. I am

shock on their faces, the disbelief that I'm actually walking away. But I don't linger. I don't

I pull it out, my decision is justified when I see the

boardroom, leaving Lance to handle the chaos I've just unleashed.

I dial the number left in the message, my mind already shifting to the only thing that

urgent. "The baby