Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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235 Gala Night (Winona)

As Jayden and I descend the grand staircase, arm in arm, I can't help but admire the sparkling crystals hanging from the celling, casting shimmering reflections across the room.

The place is studded with high-profile people, all dressed in their finest, as waiters expertly weave through the crowd offering canapés and champagne.

The buzz of conversation fills the air, and I know there is more to come along with the red carpet entry.

"Looks perfect, doesn't it?" Jayden murmurs in my ear, his arm tightening around me.

"Yeah," I say, letting my eyes sweep over the glittering scene below us. "Almost too perfect."

He chuckles softly. "You're still looking for Judy, aren't you?"

I laugh, but there's no real humor in it. "You know me too well."

We make it to the bottom of the staircase, and I scan the room again. No sign of her. Maybe she won't come after all.

A part of me feels relieved, but another part-an admittedly smaller, more cynical part-knows better.

Judy wouldn't miss being in the same room as Jayden. Not for the world.

"Hey, about time!" A familiar voice cuts through the chatter, and I turn to see Lisa, making her way toward us in a stunning emerald gown. She's alone.

"Lisa, you look amazing!" I say, smiling as she gives me a quick hug. "Where's Lance? And Phillip? I thought they'd be fighting over you."

Lisa rolls her eyes dramatically. "Oh, they both have dates. So, I decided to fly solo. Not that I care about. those Latino beauties." She raises her champagne glass. "Nothing this can't fix." She has a drink. I look around, searching for the guys. "Wait, who are they with?"

if she's about to drop a

with Ana."

I blink, surprised. "Wait-what?"

busy cozying up to

Of course, nothing Lance does surprises me. "It's not like Phillip has to report to

enough, Lance is standing next to Eva, his arm casually draped around her waist, both of them deep in

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look good. I mean, I'd be happy for Phillip if he found happiness.

go say

"Are you drunk already?"

on." She grabs my

I look at Jayden.

I need to go sort my speech time out. Meet you back

and I walk

look amazing. You know Ana already,

nod and smile. "Great

certainly very amazing in

join in. I say hello to Eva and she gives me a quick

no mistaking the family connection

good different." Ana says. "I am a little homesick though.

my attention is caught by movement at the top of the staircase. Judy, arriving fashionably late,

aside from the others and

stares at me with questioning

going to mingle a little more, you four enjoy the evening." I say

I move off on our own and I get another champagne and a caviar canape. "Wow. I mean, Judy on her own.