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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!"

it? What future do you see for Nexus Global with

of this have to

Je with Viktor

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

is a

much more than your bodyguard, I'm your one lifeline here. Either you grab on, or you

back home would not be a

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

Hugo don't want me

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"You're the owner. Decide where Nexus Global is headed and how you're

if I don't want to be

admit it. But life begins where

want this life for

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

her?"

want me in a corporate life and family taking a

can't you have

myself the chance to see what this life

we need to revisit the numbers from this morning. You

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

just trying to keep Nexus running efficiently. Gus

now, and I'll be making the decisions," I snap. "If you don't like the way I

eyes flash with irritation, but she doesn't back down.

me making decisions without being

a second, I think she might push back, but

says, her tone clipped. "I'll write up the proposals for

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