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?"

of Judy's table where Cass and Gabriel have settled in like it's the most natural thing in the world. I drop my gaze. "I need to tell you

furrows as he leans in.

a fight with Cass," I

tenses, his eyes

be able to stay in the country. And

I'm pushing her away. That I'm being overprotective.

breath, shaking his head. "You

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238 Crashing and Burning

push her away if you keep trying to control her. She's an adult

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

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

her live her life. If she crashes and burns, you'll be there to help her pick up the pieces. But if you keep

a deep breath, trying to calm the storm inside me. He's right. He's always right.

loves you. She's angry now, but she'll come around. Just give her

I want is to lose

in the background, I can't afford to make the

things with Cass. For the kids' sake, for your sake. She's family, and it's not worth

words sink in. He's right. I can't let my fears and frustrations drive

sister.

Gabriel's agenda is-because I'm certain he has one-I have to be there for Cass. Even

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