Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

Chapter 337

My CEO 340

340 Lunch With Lance (Winona)

I'm at my favorite café, waiting for Lance. After everything with Phillip, I'm hoping this is argument free. The sun is shining, and I'm in control again-at least for now.

I text Lance to see if he had some time. I may as well get this over with as well. I told him I'm going to Europe at the end of this week.

The door swings open, and there he is, his easy grin and relaxed posture unchanged.

"Hey, stranger," he says, sliding into the chair across from me. "You look like someone who's just made a big decision."

"I have." I smile, signaling the waiter. "I just told Phillip I'm out. Offer him the business."

Lance raises his eyebrows. "Oh, I was talking about Europe. So, the whole business? Just like that?"

"Just like that." I shrug. "I'm done, Lance. I've been done for a while, but it's official now. It's time to move

on."

He smiles, crossing his arms. "Damn. You've always had your hand in something. You going to be a kept woman? You know that's my dream job..." I laugh. "Jealous?"

"Hell yeah."

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"Not a kept woman exactly. I have my own bank account you know," I reply. "But not actively working. I 'want to focus on my family. That's what matters now.

The waiter comes over, and we order lunch. Lance watches me, a spark of curiosity in his eyes. "Cutting ties with Phillip completely though, huh?"

"Yep, it's time. Phillip's working with Judy now at Brennan Industries a lot and that gets in my head. I can't work with someone I don't trust."

Lance nods. "I get it."

"Now, I'm focusing on what matters."

"Good for you," he says, his voice softer. "I'm glad you're finding your way."

We sit in silence for a few moments, but it's comfortable, familiar. Lance is like that-steady, always there. He's crazy and unpredictable but that's the steady part of him. He doesn't change. Finally, he clears his throat, his voice dropping.

"You know... about hall pass week," he starts, his tone careful, "I just want to say, I meant what I said. I'm sticking to my word. That night was what it was, and it stays in the past. You can trust me on that."

I nod slowly, taking in his words. "I appreciate that. I needed to figure things out, and you were there. But it was a one-time thing."

He chuckles softly. "I know. But, for what it's worth, I'm glad I could be part of that for you. And I'll never

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340 Lunch With Lance

say a word to anyone. You've got my silence. It's already forgotten. I hope I made you feel safe at the

moment."

I relax a little, grateful for his honesty and lack of pressure over it. "Thank you for letting me

leans forward slightly, his voice gentle. "Are you telling Jayden? I just wanna know, in case... you know, he ever needs to process it. I'm not trying to tell you not to, but a heads up would be

It wasn't about him being jealous or insecure. I'm not hashing out the details.

just wanted to make sure we're on

"It's done, and I've

off on adventures. You must really feel good about that, you and

weight of the past lift a little more. "It wasn't an easy road,

we eat in silence, just enjoying the moment. But as we finish, Lance Jeans forward

in Belgium, traveling in Europe-it feels

eyes, surprised at the emotion in his

you and I-we'll always be friends.

done with my shit at the

both will stay friends.

cross that relationship bridge either. We've all been through so much together. It's

and Lisa have been my rocks through all of it, Lance. Jayden's too. And I'm not going to forget

ears open. I work with Judy, but if she pulls any shit while you're away, you'll be the first to

out a sigh of relief. "Thank you. I was going

and Jayden are my family.

me into a tight hug, holding on

love your life, Winona. Do what makes you happy. Keep my best friend happy. And I'll be here when you

don't worry, Lisa will drag you

341 The Farm

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341 The Farm

(Jayden)

bit of everything here," Viktor says as we settle at the laden long wooden

colorful dishes, the jams,

of it," Viktor confirms. "The bread is from our grain, milled right here. The honey, the jams, the cheeses -everything comes from what we produce

mother, balances the baby on her hip while ladling soup into bowls. "I'm a local Doula and I make a range of natural remedies and skin care products. Grow all

boy. Henry. He was born

she says, handing me a

tasted before. "This is

warmly. "We do. Every bit

make all our jams, pickles, cheeses, and honey. They've turned the farm's fresh produce, bees and sheep and goat milk into a profitable business stream. They are

at the jar, noticing the detail in the branding. This

nodding toward the teenage girl at the far end of the table. "She's our tech expert. Does all the design work and handles the social media and marketing Katalin smiles shyly

your age. You've all really got this down to a

brothers, Gábor

"I run the livestock side-pigs

cheeses in front of me. "I manage the dairy side. Cows, goats and sheep give us milk for cheese and yogurt.

best cheese I've ever

and full of flavor.

tasted,"

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in awe. "You do all of this from

our own power and recycle all the water we can. Nothing

"Truly unbelievable."

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