My CEO 323

323 Late-Night Introduction (Winona)

I wake from my sleep and hear my tablet buzzing on my nightstand. The clock says 2 a.m. It can only be one person. I groan, my body exhausted, but I pick it up and connect.

Jayden's face fills the screen, bright and wide awake. He looks perfect, as always. "Hey, babe, did I wake you?" he asks.

"Jayden, it's 2 in the morning here. Of course you woke me." I feel like I've only just gone to sleep.

"Sorry. I want to introduce you to someone really important. Sofla Fernandez. She's head of public relations here at Nexus Global. She suggested I call you while she and I have some spare time."

I blink, trying to shake off the haze of sleep. "Really?" I ask, trying to hide the sharpness in my voice. "How convenient for you both."

"Yeah, and I thought it'd be great for you two to connect before you got here." He sounds so enthusiastic, like this is a business meeting I've been dying to take.

damn

"Sure, Jayden," I say, trying not to sound pissed. I mean his heart is in the right place, but I've barely had any rest with Henry. "Okay." I don't want to dampen his enthusiasm. He's been having a tough time by all accounts.

The screen shifts, and there she is. Sofia Fernandez. Gorgeous. Perfect hair. Creamy cappuccino colored skin. Glowing like she just walked off a red carpet

Sofia looks immaculate, while I sit here in bed, in a T-shirt that's probably seen better days, my mess. My heart sinks a little as I catch sight of myself.

hair a

"Hi, Winona," Sofia says, her Spanish accent rolling smoothly off her tongue, as if she's practiced being this poised her entire life. "Jayden's told me so much about you. It's a pleasure to finally meet the woman behind this stunning man."

immediately on edge. There's something about the way she leans slightly into the camera, the plunging neckline of

chest tightens. What is this, a business introduction

words, but all I can see is the way she flicks her hair over

a little more, her shining hair brushing against Jayden's arm. spending almost every waking moment together,

just bet you

sure been occupied, yes,"

""We've been

trying to make sure he's

my

1/3

323 Late Night introduction

just smiling, oblivious. Men are such

Sofia," I say through clenched teeth. "I'm

+25 BORS

you two could bounce some ideas off each other later. Sofia's really on top of the public relations game, especially at this level. I think you'll learn a lot from her." Learn a lot? His words are a slap in the face. Learn from her? The man who has always considered me the best at what

rising in my chest, a mixture of anger and insecurity bubbling up, but I can't say anything. Not right now. Nausea rises and I choke it

of my insights, Winona. When you're here in

"Great," I say flatly.

away from being a mom, of course." Her words drip with condescension, as if

my tone as neutral as possible,

way she's leaning over Jayden, flicking her hair, showcasing those perfect natural curves-it's too

fucking eye

won't have to worry about Jayden being

my pulse quicken, a mix of anger and jealousy shooting through me. The way she's talking, it's like she's already staked her claim, like

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255