Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 321

321 Me vs. Gabriel, I Win

(Judy)

I stride into the boardroom, heels clicking sharply against the polished floor. Gabriel is seated at the long, glass table, arms crossed, that smug little smirk on his face.

He thinks he's got me backed into a corner. It's almost adorable.

"Judy," he says, leaning back in his chair like he owns the world. "I assume you've called this meeting to discuss the shares my sisters own?"

I smile, a slow, predatory smile. He's so sure of himself. So damn sure he's pulling one over on me. But this is my playground. Brennan Industries has been my success for years.

I've always been ten steps ahead of every man who thought he could outsmart me. The only other person I'll ever allow to run it is Jayden. And he's off being a little fish in a big pond right now. "That's exactly what I'm here to discuss," I say, sitting down across from him. I place my hands on the table, fingers steepled. "I've been hearing some interesting things about this... agreement of yours." Gabriel's charming smile widens, like he's about to show off his latest little trick. "It's all above board, Judy. My sisters want to sell to me, and we've come to terms. Nothing illegal."

I raise an eyebrow, pretending to be amused. "Oh, I'm sure you think it's all neat and tidy. But I'm afraid you've overlooked one very important detail. Like reading the small print."

His confidence falters for a second, just a flicker, but I catch it. Good.

print?" he asks, the

or did you get a

cool and measured.

he's done neither. First lesson in business in

give him a close-lipped smile before speaking again. "There's a clause in the original contract Jayden left when he handed me majority control of Brennan Industries and signed the rest to you

first be offered to me the majority shareholder-before anyone else. That includes family members." I continue as I watch

in his head, trying to figure a way around

And I can tell you right now, I'm more than happy to take those shares off their hands at full market price." Gabriel's jaw tightens. He leans forward, his calm exterior

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sell, they sell to me. You're out of the picture. You'll never own more shares than me and, ergo... you'll never push me

completely. "You can't do this. They're my

pretend this is about family, Gabriel.

over him, to show my superiority. "But here's the thing-Brennan Industries is mine. It's always been mine. And I won't

There's nothing he can do, and he knows it. But

pour myself a scotch at

I down my scotch and grimace before continuing, "double market value for your shares. It's

If you ever decide to sell, those shares come to me first. You can't offload them to anyone else without my approval." His fists clench at his sides.

signed." I smile