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335 Viktor's Loyalty

335 Viktor's Loyalty (Jayden)

I slam the door to my office, the sound echoing louder than I intend. The meeting with Astrid is a complete disaster. She shoots down every suggestion make, like I don't know what I'm talking about.

Hugo just stood there, a silent statue of neutrality. No backup, no support.

I'm losing control of the very company I'm supposed to be running.

"Jayden."

I glance up, and Viktor is standing there.

""Not now, Viktor," I snap, rubbing my temples. "I'm in no mood for advice."

"Too bad." He steps forward, his gaze steady and unflinching. "Why are you letting Astrid dictate to you?"

I blink, caught off guard by the directness of his question. "What are you talking about?"

and Hugo

"You have dignitaries from all over the world showing you respect, Jayden," Viktor continues, his voice low but firm. "People who hold real power. And now, you're letting Astrid and Hugo show you none. Why? His words punch me. I want to argue, but nothing comes out. He's right.

"They've been here longer. They know how things work.

Viktor crosses his arms, his expression hardening. "That's not an excuse. You're in charge. Act like it. If Gus wanted it their way, he would have given the company to them. Take your stand. Unless you don't have one to take..." I narrow my eyes. "Of course I have a stand..."

"Do you?"

"Yes!"

is it? What future do you see for

what does any of this have

Je with Viktor

is to sell up and go back home, I choose to argue

a

much more than your bodyguard, I'm your one lifeline here. Either

home would not be a failure to

You go back there, doing the same things you've always

don't want

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sharp. "You're the owner. Decide where Nexus Global is headed and how you're going to get there. That's the only way you'll

want to be a

admit it. But life begins where the fear starts. Don't forget

doesn't want this life for me, for

does she know if she's never had the chance to see what this life could be?

her?"

a corporate life and family taking

have

to see what this life can be. To see what I can be. Before I can say anything else, there's a knock at the door, and

need to revisit the numbers from this morning.

her off. "What you misunderstand is I'm not asking you for

to keep Nexus running efficiently.

the decisions," I snap. "If you don't like the way

but she doesn't back down. "This is about what's best for

Nexus is me making decisions without being undermined. How you feel

push back, but then she straightens her shoulders and lets out a

says, her tone clipped. "I'll write

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