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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.

away the notification for the third time today and head back to the living room, where Winona's lying on the couch with Henry. I don't want to have this conversation in front

the bedroom, shutting the door behind me before I finally swipe

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

prem son home from the hospital, Hugo," I reply, trying to keep my voice steady. "I can't exactly

Hugo replies, his tone cold and professional. "We are facing critical decisions that only you, as the head of this company, can make. Your presence is not

with this company, and there are many people, powerful people, waiting for your leadership. I must

give a damn about my personal life. He's loyal to Gus's legacy, and right now, that means pushing me to step up. "I'll do what I can. But

are forces at play here that go

afford to delay." His voice is as unyielding as ever. "Your family will follow soon,

"Yes, but-"

hear from you soon about your arrival. A bientôt." Hugo hangs up

her eyes questioning. She knows something's up, and I'm not sure how I'm going to explain

that?" she asks, her voice gentle as she

sitting down beside her. "He's pushing for me to go to Europe...

a moment, and she looks down at

of my heck. "Sooner than I thought. They need me there, 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 of disappointment there. "I don't have a choice, Winona. I can't let it

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