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.

the girl who's tough, the one who gets by on street smarts and sharp comebacks. But with Gabriel, it's like I'm allowed to be something

I kinda

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

probably worried about me like always. We agreed she wouldn't interfere with Gabriel, but I know she still has her

work, aut the wedding. making jokes to keep things easy. But as usual, Winona gets

like she can't

Winona asks, her tone casual, but

Gabriel says smoothly, leaning back in his chair, completely unfazed by her scrutiny. "Mia is joining us, did Cass

I 1

nods. "Yeah, I

as well. They're heading back to Cuba after

spend more time with them," I

staying in the U.S.?" Winona asks, her eyes narrowing

"No, they prefer home. They've enjoyed

shifts slightly, like she's gearing up

your

feel the tension rise, and a flicker of defensiveness sparks in me. It's not that I don't get it-she's protective-but I don't need her interrogating him. Not

He

I'm

as 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. Something that can create local jobs, but also give opportunities to immigrants. Help them build a better

a big project. I know you have to pledge a lot of money to start that visa process. Are you planning to sell some

unflinching. "I might have to part with some

quickly, not wanting this conversation to spiral any