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?"

of them on the dance floor. Gabriel is leaning in close to Cass, whispering something

be hating this. Anything that pisses off Winona pleases me greatly. Not

think Gabriel is smitten with Cass? Not a chance.

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pretending to be indifferent. "They

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

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a number, Phillip," I say, dismissing the concern with a wave of my hand. "Cass is a grown

the room, leans in. "I don't know. Gabriel's a smooth talker, but

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

But I've got a bad

doesn't suit you," I retort, not wanting to entertain Lance's

too young to see through him. But I can't work out why he would be stringing her along. Maybe he's

he doesn't need the money or use

long as it doesn't affect me and my business, I don't

just happy to have a front row, seat to Cass pissing off her sister. If I can use Gabriel to keep Cass and Winona at odds, all the better. I know it's

getting a lot of looks from the ladies. I mean he is absolute cover model material. I think he'll

her time on the dance floor. He's got that easy confidence about

He's much more like Gus

ask, keeping my tone casual

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

is the real talent. I'm just along

He's laying it on thick, and Cass, in her naivety, is eating it up. This dynamic is going to