Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 241

241 Gus and Maria (Judy)

Gabriel watches quietly, his eyes flicking between us. He doesn't intervene, but his presence is undeniable. His sisters start talking to each other in Spanish.

I don't speak Spanish and I have no clue what they are saying.

Gabriel answers them. I assume he's relaying what he thinks is wrong with Cass.

My annoyance flares. "It's polite to speak in a language everyone at the table can understand," I say, trying to maintain control of the situation.

Gabriel turns his gaze on me, his expression calm but authoritative. "I will speak with my sisters however I please, Judy," he says, his voice smooth but firm. "We don't need to explain ourselves to you or anyone else." The power in his words hangs in the air, and for the first time, I feel a shift. Gabriel isn't just playing a role, he's asserting himself. I don't like it, but I can't afford to challenge him openly. Not yet.

Cass, emboldened by Gabriel's support, crosses her arms and looks me dead in the eye. "You're not going to get between me and my family, Judy. I don't care what you think you're doing with Gabriel or anyone else." I open my mouth to respond, but Gabriel cuts in smoothly. "Cass and I are very much in control of our own decisions. Perhaps it's best if we all focus on our own concerns, rather than family drama."

"In other words, everyone can mind their own business," Cass says.

"Indeed," he replies

It's a calculated move on his part, and it's effective. The conversation stalls, and I realize I'm not going to win this round. Not tonight, anyway.

I glance at Phillip, who has been observing quietly, as usual. I'm sure he'll be reporting this back to Winona. Let him.

sip my martini and then I spot Gus and Maria

her children, her Cuban Spanish flowing smoothly. Gus answers her just as fluently. I

in front of me, pisses me off, I

talking to her kids in Spanish, her voice soft and soothing. She says something that makes. Gabriel smile, and he nods in agreement. It's

throat, determined to

to see you. I guess

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if he's worried about what

thinks he's having some great romance

Greg's wife." I reach my

she eyes me for a second before taking my hand. Then she says something

"Well,

I have news for them and it's all

Gus," I say, "it must be so nice for you to play

me. He knows I'm being sarcastic. "Well, Judy. It's about understanding,

came to Jayden and me. He threw us to the wolf and he'll

successful evening for the Brennan