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."

lack of pressure over it. "Thank you for letting me know where we stand. It's not something I need following me

just wanna know, in case... you know, he ever needs to process it. I'm not trying to tell you not to, but a

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

just wanted

say firmly. "It's

kids and heading off on adventures. You must really feel

little more. "It wasn't an easy road, but we made

food arrives, and for a while, we eat in silence, just enjoying the moment. But

and Jayden living in Belgium, traveling in Europe-it feels

surprised at the emotion in

forever, right? We'll be back. And you and I-we'll always be friends. You take care of Lisa for

I think she's done with my shit at the moment.

you both will stay friends. You

different. I can't imagine my life without her in it, but I can't cross that relationship bridge either. We've all been through so much together. It's

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

eyes and ears open. I work with Judy, but if

a sigh of relief. "Thank you. I was going to ask,

You and Jayden are

leave. Lance pulls me into a tight hug,

Do what makes you happy. Keep my best friend

will. And don't worry, Lisa will drag

341 The Farm

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341 The Farm

(Jayden)

here," Viktor says as

I ask, glancing over at the colorful dishes, the jams, honey, cheeses, and

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 on

on her hip while ladling soup into bowls. "I'm a local Doula and I make a range of natural

was born very prematurely.

she says, handing

never tasted before. "This is incredible," I admit, savoring

warmly. "We do. Every bit of

goat milk into a profitable business stream. They

the jar, noticing the detail in the branding. This label looks professional. Did you

says, 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 but proudly. "I like making sure everything looks

"That's impressive at your age. You've all really got this

Gábor and

table. "I run the livestock side-pigs attle, and

manage the dairy side. Cows, goats and sheep give us milk for cheese and yogurt. Eggs, cream

best cheese I've ever

take a bite of the cheese-sharp, creamy, and full of flavor. "This is some

tasted,"

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"You do all of

We produce all our own

"Truly unbelievable."

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