Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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238 Crashing and Burning (Winona)

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I watch from across the room as Cass and Gabriel saunter away, and my stomach knots up in frustration. I don't even have to see them sit down to know where they're headed. Judy's table. Of course.

It's the one place they can be where I won't go near. It feels calculated, like Judy's pulling strings again, positioning herself as the puppet master.

I let out my breath, my gaze narrowing as I try to piece together how it's come to this. Cass was supposed to be on my side. She was supposed to be part of my family.

Now, here she is, sitting with Judy, the woman who tried to destroy my life so many times.

The woman who succeeded in doing that for so long.

"Don't let her get to you," Lisa says softly, sipping her champagne. She's trying to sound calm, but I can see the annoyance flicker in her eyes. "Judy thrives on this. You know that."

"I know," I reply, my voice tight. "But it's hard when she's using Cass as a pawn in whatever game playing now."

she's

Lisa nods, clearly understanding but knowing there's nothing to be done at this moment. "T'll give you two some space," she says after a moment, standing up and flashing a smile at Jayden as he makes his way back to the table. "Thanks, Lisa," I appreciate her knowing when I need a moment with Jayden. Tonight has been a whirlwind, and I'm barely keeping it together.

Jayden slides into his seat next to me, loosening his tie. He's fresh off the stage, and the energy in the room is still buzzing from his speech. The standing ovation was well deserved, I'm very proud of him.

"Well, that went better than expected," he says, leaning back in his chair. "How are you holding up?"

where Cass and Gabriel have settled in like it's the most natural thing in the

furrows as he

had a fight with Cass," I say. "A

eyes narrowing. "What

be able to stay in the country. And then I said Mia is a bad influence, and she

pushing her away. That I'm being

lets out a long breath, shaking his head. "You need

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238 Crashing and Burning

only going to push her away if you keep trying to control her. She's an adult by law

of the wedding," I say bitterly, the words tasting like ash on my tongue. "She told me to find someone else for

Cass is still your sister. The kids love her, and you know it. You can't let this rift get too deep." I feel tears prick at the corners of my eyes, but I blink them away. "So what do I do? Just stand by and watch as Gabriel pulls her

let her live her life. If she crashes and burns, you'll be there to help her pick up the pieces. But if you keep pushing, she's going to run away forever and

He's right. He's always right. But it doesn't make

firmly, squeezing my hand. "Cass loves you. She's angry now,

thing I want is to lose Cass, but I know Jayden's right. Pushing her will only

Judy lurking in the background, I can't afford to

"You need to mend things with Cass. For the kids' sake, for your

words sink in. He's right. I can't let

sister.

certain he has one-I have to be there for Cass. Even if it means

him. "But I'm so scared, Jayden. I don't trust Gabriel, and I know he's up to