Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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.

usually too busy being the girl who's tough, the one who gets by on street smarts and sharp comebacks. But

I kinda

arrives a few minutes later, looking like she's got the weight of the world on her shoulders. 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, that same smooth confidence he always

shoot her a smile, but I can see she's reading me, probably worried about me like always. We agreed she

order some shared food, keeping the conversation light for a bit. I talk about work, aut the wedding. making jokes

she

you guys all set for Cancun?" Winona asks, her tone casual, but I can see her sizing

back in his chair, completely unfazed by her scrutiny. "Mia is joining us, did

I 1

"Yeah, I

to Cuba after that, so they're taking a couple of days

with them," I chime in, trying to

aren't staying in the U.S.?" Winona asks, her eyes

They've enjoyed visiting, but Cuba's

shifts slightly, like she's gearing up for something.

your

flicker of defensiveness sparks in me. It's not that I

though? He doesn't even

I'm

long as my visa allows," he says calmly, locking eyes with her. waiting on my green card, and I want to invest in a business.

I know you have to pledge a lot

might have to part with some shares,

wanting this conversation to