Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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(Judy)

I watch Jayden's face tighten from across the room as I make the small, familiar gesture with Gabriel. A rush of satisfaction floods me. He saw it. I knew he would.

It's a tiny thing, something I used to do with him when I wanted him to know I was proud of him and I loved him.

And now? Now it's enough to remind him of what we had, of what he's lost by cutting me out. Good. Let him stew in that for a while.

Jayden was on his way over. He would've violated the no contact order. I wanted that. But damn Gus had to step in being a big fatherly hero and stop Jayden's onslaught. Oh well, there's always next time. And there will be a next time,

Outwardly, I keep my expression calm and pleasant. I can't let Gabriel or Cass, or anyone else at this table, know how much pleasure I'm getting from riling Jayden up. It's a calculated move, and I'm already thinking three steps ahead.

If Jayden still cares enough to react, then I have leverage. There's still a chance for reconciliation, whether he realizes it or not. Because clearly he still has emotions attached to me.

I glance around the table. Phillip is deep in conversation with Eva, his usual smoothness on display. Phillip and I have a complicated history, but it's strictly business now.

We work well together, both of us perfectionists when it comes to our work.

He's always been professional, and while I don't entirely trust him given he's chosen to side with Winona, I know he's useful. He's loyal to Winona but I like to keep my friends close and my enemies closer. Our working relationship is solid, and that's important for me and Brennan Industries now.

"Judy, what do you think?" Phillip suddenly asks, pulling me back into the conversation. His gaze is sharp, assessing. He's good at that-making you feel like he's always a step ahead.

I smile, keeping my tone light, "About what?"

two of them on the dance floor. Gabriel is leaning in close

pisses off Winona pleases me greatly. Not even my doing but I'll throw my support their

Gabriel is smitten with Cass? Not a chance. But whatever he

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to be indifferent. "They

raises an eyebrow, clearly not buying my nonchalance. "He's a bit old

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the concern with a wave of my hand. "Cass is a grown woman. She can make her own

"I don't know. Gabriel's a smooth talker, but something about

glance at Lance. "Lance, please. You're just jealous because Gabriel's better looking than you

I've got a bad feeling

I retort, not wanting to

my own reservations about Gabriel. He's playing his part too well, and Cass is too young to see

he doesn't need the money or use her for a green

as it doesn't affect me and my business, I don't give a rat's ass

pissing off her sister. If I can use Gabriel to keep Cass and Winona at odds, all the better. I

the ladies. I mean he is absolute cover model material. I think he'll be getting offers very

floor. He's got

that off Greg. He's much

ask, keeping my tone casual as

into Gabriel. "Yeah, it was great. He's a good

flashes that disarming smile. "Cass is the real talent. I'm just along for the

her naivety, is eating it up. This dynamic is going to get interesting. I can see how easily he's manipulating