Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 322

322 Cracks in the Surface (Cass)

I'm half-asleep on the couch when I hear Gabriel talking on the phone. He is all smooth and confident, like always. But then he says something that makes my heart drop.

"I'm free to move wherever the business takes me. No ties holding me down.".

No ties? What the hell does that make me then? A side piece? Some chick he's keeping around for fun

until he bounces?

My stomach twists. I've been ignoring the signs, brushing off the little things, but hearing him say that out loud hits differently. It feels like the floor's just been ripped out from under me. I can't let this slide.

I can't just let it go. As soon as he gets off the phone, I corner him. "So, no ties, huh?" I snap, crossing my arms. "What am I then? Just some rando you hook up with when you're bored?"

Gabriel looks at me like I'm speaking a different language. "What?"

"I heard you!" I jab a finger at him. "You told them you didn't have any ties holding you down. So, where do I fit in, huh?"

He rubs his temples like I'm annoying him. "Cass, come on. I mean no business ties. You're making this bigger than it is."

"No," I shot back. "You didn't even mention me. Not once. It's like I don't matter."

I had to move. Why is that such a big deal? I stare at him, my chest tightening even more. "You assumed I'd just

frustration building. "Cass, you knew what this was. I've been upfront with you since day one. I've got goals, and I need

goes dark. "There's been some developments there. Judy will continue to run Brennan Industries. I'm looking into other

"I've got my own life.

shook his head, his voice softer now, but still

You're not even asking

sighs again, stepping closer, trying to pull me into some kind of

is leaving, and

won't be gone forever," I defend, even though he has a point. "And that's not the point, Gabriel. I'm not some tag-along you can just assume will follow you wherever you decide to go.

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"You can cook anywhere."

want to cook here. Traineeships like this aren't easy

be an issue," he said, sounding genuinely confused. "I figured you'd want to be with

about what I want too," I say back, my voice rising. "I don't think I know you

us standing there staring at each other. I don't know what

do you?" Gabriel asked, his voice quiet but serious. "After

check. "It's the nightmares. I can't shake them. I can feel you there, Gabriel-Just before they took me.

wasn't there. You know that. This isn't real, it's a

I press. "Every time I wake up from

crap any longer." His voice is sharp, cutting through the air