Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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328 My New Best Friend

(Winona)

Gus picks up on my uncertainty immediately. "If you let him, he'll come into his own at Nexus Global

I'm not sure I can stop him."

"This is the opportunity he needs to become the man he was meant to be. Where he can finally be sure of himself and his decisions."

"Maybe." I say slowly, but what if that man doesn't include his family?"

"He's not me." Gus says, a touch of sadness creeping into his voice. "Jayden won't ever walk away from his family like I did. He'll figure out how to balance it, but you need to let him prove himself."

"I'm trying." I admit, glancing around the penthouse that now feels too big and too empty

in it.

without Jayden

"But this distance... It's hard. He feels so far away, Gus. And I feel like I'm losing him to that world." My voice cracks, and I bite my lip, trying to pull myself together. "I can't get over there for another six weeks. Henry has tests to go through for a clearance." For some reason, I always know I can speak the truth to this man.

Gus is silent for a moment, then speaks firmly. "Let me see what I can do. Never take anything at face value. Look, there's one person I trust over there with my life, and you can too."

If he says Sofia Fernandez, I'll scream.

"Viktor Balázs. Head of Security. He's been with me through everything. He's the one you can put all your faith in when it comes to Jayden and the kids. He'll protect them, and you, your family unit, with his life, if necessary." Viktor. Who is this man who holds such trust from Gus?

"Please tell me that won't be necessary, I'm hoping for peace."

"Viktor's been through it all," Gus continues. "He's not like anyone else. He's real, he doesn't sugarcoat things. He cannot be bought."

"Nice change." I quip.

grounded and make sure everything runs smoothly when you get to Europe. He can borrow a cup of sugar from a neighbor

are you telling me

But there is a slight chance this could be turned around later. However, I have to move forward with the assumption that I'll die

that sounds awful,

reality. Just stand by Jayden and let him do what he has

"Okay."

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Cass being kidnapped. But I'm still not convinced he isn't in with his grandfather on this. Time will tell I suppose. But

doesn't seem

that situation, so it's only fair

friends with Gus

thing before the call shuts down, I have

"Okay."

inroads over

he

but some people might be on her payroll, if you get what I mean. Watch

"Damn."

He'd never do that. Are

I am." I hear a strange

"Anyway,

thanks for accepting the call and kiss the kids for Grandpa Gus.

in silence for a moment.

fuck anymore. She's a known factor in my life as long as I'm with Jayden. I'll always be watching my back

doctor might be lying? What if Judy is paying him to stall me going? Pfft. As if she wouldn't try. It's actually a bit obvious.

man Gus puts his whole trust into, now

and head for bed. I get changed and snuggle in. I really should be going

much comes up. Just the basics-his background in security, his

that explains

dig deeper, my fingers flying across the keyboard. Then I find something-a vague reference to