Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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269 Don't Call Winona (Cass)

Gabriel's outside on the balcony, pacing back and forth on another phone call, probably arguing with someone about business. He's been on edge ever since dinner last night, and I'm starting to feel the strain

There a knock on the suite door. Maybe Gabriel ordered room service. I open it to see Gus standing there.

"Gus," I say, surprised to see him. "What's up?"

"I'm heading back to the U.S. soon," he says. "I have some urgent business to take care of. Just wanted to check in on you before I left."

I raise an eyebrow. Why's he suddenly acting all protective? This smells of Winona sending him to check up on me. Honestly, they think I'm ten years old.

"I'm fine," I say, forcing a smile. "Gabriel and I are heading back on Friday. I'll be there for Winona's hen's night."

Gus nods. "Alright," he says slowly. "But if you need anything, don't hesitate to call me."

"I know Winona sent you, so you can tell her I'm just fine."

"Take this anyway." He hands me a small card with his number on it.

I take it, tucking it into my pocket. "Thanks," I say, unsure of what else to say.

Before I can ask more, Gabriel comes back inside, his expression hard. His gaze flicks to Gus at the door, and the tension in the room instantly spikes. "Gus is heading back home," I explain, trying to keep the mood light, but Gabriel's already in that confrontational mode I've seen too much of lately. "Gus thinks I need checking up on," Gabriel says, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "He doesn't trust me, right?"

"I actually think he's checking in on me, for my sister. Am I right?" I ask Gus.

Gus doesn't flinch. "I'm just making sure everything's okay. Winona worries."

Gabriel steps closer, his eyes narrowing. "Doesn't she trust me? Is that it? You rich Americans are threatened by the lowly peasants."

aren't you trying to become one of those rich

to take what's rightfully

say, stepping between them,

in any way, there will be consequences." Okay, this is not just about me getting hurt feelings now. There's some kind

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nothing to do with Cass. Stay out

doesn't back down. "Just

I'm not going

Gabriel, my patience wearing thin with his controlling attitude lately. I did not sign up for this shit. If I want

was that?" I demand, crossing my

is mine. I don't care if Judy's owns shares. Soon enough it will all

rising. "He's here because of me. He

to. You've been on edge since we got here, starting arguments, acting like this is some power struggle instead of a

but I'm not backing down. "I'm not going to stand

to argue, but then his shoulders slump. "You're right," he says,

Mia is

I realize my bag isn't over

off.

has my entire life in it. Passport, ID, phone, money. I have to find it. Maybe the strap broke. I stop dancing and look around. I

were sitting, ask a few people who shake

up to me. "What is wrong.

know." Panic rises in my chest. "It has my passport, phone and everything in

thought it'd be safer with me!" I snap back, feeling the panic

has a

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