My CEO 254

254 I Got This

(Cass)

Gabriel and I arrive at the restaurant a little before Winona, H hand resting gently on the small of my back as we walk in.

It's a simple gesture, but it makes me feel... anchored.

in his usual smooth, confident mode, his

Like I'm the most important thing to him right now. I smile, a small flicker of warmth settling in my chest. Everything with him just feels right.

Not like with the guys I've known before-the ones who treated me like I was disposable, like I didn't

matter.

Gabriel's different. He's attentive, always making me feel like I'm the center of his world. And maybe I am. I'm starting to trust that.

We settle into our seats, Gabriel giving me this look that makes my pulse quicken. He leans in, brushing strand of my hair back, his fingers lingering a little longer than necessary

His blue eyes are soft but focused, and I feel like he's seeing all of me, not just the parts I show to the world. Now I totally get how Winona feels about Jayden. These Brennan eyes are impossible to fight against. "You look beautiful today, Cass," he says, his voice low, like it's just for me.

I blush, my heart doing a little flip. "Thanks." I can't help the way my lips twitch up. Compliments aren't something I've ever gotten used to. Especially from guys like him.

tough, the one who gets by on street smarts and

I

I know she's been stressed-between the wedding, Henry, and everything else, it's a lot to handle. Gabriel stands up immediately, pulling her chair out and kissing her cheeks,

but I can see she's reading me, probably worried about me like always. We agreed she wouldn't interfere with Gabriel, but I know

order some shared food, keeping the conversation light for a bit. I talk about work, aut the wedding. making jokes to keep things easy. But as usual, Winona gets to

she can't

her tone casual, but I can see her sizing Gabriel up,

smoothly, leaning back in his chair, completely unfazed by her scrutiny. "Mia

I 1

"Yeah, I

Ana and Eva will be there as well. They're heading back to Cuba after that, so they're

spend more time with them," I

they aren't staying in the U.S.?" Winona

prefer home. They've enjoyed visiting, but Cuba's where their

shifts slightly, like she's gearing up for something. "What are intentions, Gabriel? Your plans for

your

me. It's not that I don't get it-she's protective-but I don't

He

I'm

visa allows," he says calmly, locking eyes with her. waiting on my green card, and I want to invest in a business. Something that can create local jobs,

you have to pledge a lot of money to start that visa process. Are you

have to part with some shares, yes. I've had a few

in quickly, not wanting

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