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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!"

What future do you see for Nexus Global with you

of this have to

Je with Viktor

of admitting my preferred future is to sell up and go back home, I choose to argue wi

a

bodyguard, I'm your one lifeline here. Either

back home would not

things you've always done, and getting the same things you always

and Hugo don't want me

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steps closer, his voice 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 see who's really with you and

don't want to be a part of

admit it. But life begins where the fear starts.

it's my family. Winona doesn't want this

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

her?"

in a corporate life and

you have

But he is right. I need to be decisive. To give myself the chance to see what this life

the numbers from

misunderstand anything," I cut her off. "What you misunderstand is I'm not asking you for permission to implement

a thin line. "I'm just trying to keep Nexus running efficiently. Gus had a

"If you don't like

doesn't back down. "This is

me making decisions without being undermined. How you feel about my

jaw clenches, her eyes steady. For a second, I think she might push back, but then she

says, her tone clipped. "I'll

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