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311 Nexus Global Dilemma (Jayden)

I lean against the kitchen counter, my eyes on the kids as they sit at the dining table, happily eating lunch. Bobby and Sarah are laughing at something Abby sald, and it's one of those rare moments where everything seems perfect. But there's a pit in my stomach, and I can't ignore it.

Nexus Global is the thing I need to deal with right now and the sooner I do the better. I've had calls and emails from various people in the team and none of them seem at all sympathetic to my situation.

In fact, they give the impression that I'm being weak by wanting to support my family. I'm not sure if I'll ever fit in with this team. Things seem to be done so differently over there.

I can't even go and ask for help from Gus as he goes through the trial process. So I'm on my own.

My phone buzzes in my pocket. I already know who it is. Hugo Devereux. He's been calling every day, demanding my attention for some Nexus Global crisis or other.

the living room, where Winona's lying on the couch with Henry. I don't want to have this conversation in front

into the bedroom, shutting the door behind

French accent thick as ever. "Monsieur Brennan, I trust you have made

reply, trying to keep my voice steady. "I can't exactly pack

make. Your presence is not a request, Jayden, it is a necessity." I rub my face, feeling the weight of the situation press down

powerful people, waiting for your leadership. I must insist

personal life. He's loyal to Gus's legacy, and right now, that means pushing me to step up. "I'll do what I

are forces

to delay." His voice is as unyielding as ever.

"Yes, but-"

will expect to hear from you soon about your arrival.

looks up at me, her eyes questioning. She knows something's up,

asks, her voice gentle as

I say, sitting down beside her. "He's pushing for me

a moment, and she

of my heck. "Sooner than I thought. They need me there, and I

a few seconds, and I can see the gears turning in her head. "Just go, Jayden. The sooner you get started over there the sooner you get finished. Her voice isn't angry, but there's a hint

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