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.

who's tough, the one who gets by on street smarts and sharp comebacks. But with Gabriel, it's

I kinda like

looking like she's got the weight of the world on her shoulders. I know she's been stressed-between the wedding, Henry, and

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 she still

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 the serious

she can't

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

says smoothly, leaning back in his chair, completely unfazed by her

I 1

nods. "Yeah,

there as well. They're heading back to Cuba after that, so they're taking a

them," I chime in, trying

the U.S.?" Winona

prefer home. They've enjoyed visiting, but

her expression shifts slightly, like she's gearing up for

your

sparks in me. It's not that I don't get

though? He doesn't even

I'm

eyes with her. waiting on my green card, and I

"That sounds like a big project. I know you have to pledge a lot of money to start that visa process. Are

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

jump in quickly, not wanting