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."

with my business deals. I assumed you'd come with me if 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 pack up my life and follow

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

Brennan Industries. I'm looking into

"I've

his head, his voice softer now, but still

You're not even asking

me into

is holding you here, Cass? Your sister is leaving, and you mostly argue with

I'm not some tag-along you can just assume will follow you wherever you decide to go. I

+25 BONUS

"You can cook anywhere."

cook here. Traineeships like this aren't easy

it'd be an issue," he said, sounding genuinely confused.

someone who actually gives a damn about what I want too," I say back, my voice

of us standing there staring at each other. I don't know what I expected him to say, but his next words hit me harder than

you?" Gabriel asked, his

nightmares. I can't shake them. I can feel you there, Gabriel-Just before they took me. Were you there?" may as well get it all out

thunder. "I wasn't there. You know that. This isn't real, it's a dream." His

wake up from those nightmares, it feels too

through the air like a slap. Then