Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

Chapter 354

My CEO 357

357 Meeting Astrid

357 Meeting Astrid

(Winona)

"Ready for the meeting?" Jayden asks, his voice warm and reassuring.

I force a smile. "Of course."

We head down the hall, past rows of glass-walled offices where people work silently behind screens. Everyone is dressed to perfection, every detall immaculate.

It's a far cry from the life I had back in the States, where chaos was the order of the day, juggling kids, work, and everything in between.

I'm trying to adjust, I really am, but this place is so different. So... emotionally cold,

"Astrid is in the meeting room. She isn't friendly but she keeps this place running like clockwork. Don't let her bother you. She's all about Nexus Global and she hates change."

As we approach the meeting room, the tension in my stomach tightens. I wonder if Sofia will be in there? Jayden opens the door, and I step inside, my eyes immediately landing on her. Astrid Koenig. Wow, I think even her short, sharp hair is too scared to fall out of place.

She's sitting at the head of the table, looking up from her tablet, and I instantly feel like a mouse under the gaze of a hawk. She stands to greet Jayden.

Her movements precise, calculated, every inch of her screaming authority. She's tall and incredibly slim.

"Astrid, this is my wife, Winona," Jayden says, smiling as though this is just a normal introduction. He clearly doesn't sense the frost in the air.

Astrid's eyes sweep over me.

people pretend they're being polite but really can't stand you breathing the same

good at it. Maybe Judy has taught her all she knows.... "Hi." I say extending my

and continues talking. "A pleasure," Astrid says, her voice smooth.

Global."

keep my voice steady. But my palms

gaze shifts back to Jayden as if I've already ceased to exist. "We have a lot

notes, and we're set to meet with the key stakeholders at

"Great. Let's

is down the hall, I've had some pastries brought in."

just had breakfast

+25 BONUS

357 Meeting Astrid

someone come

getting the short shift

Global runs. I'll be bringing her in on the transitions. She'll join us in all our dealings today as well as meet the rest of the upper management

give her a satisfied, close-lipped

sure her face knows what a

is going to be a long-ass

proceeds to speak like I'm not even there about things I have no clue about. Clearly, I'll need to

she outlines the outcomes for Nexus

she does, it's with an air of thinly veiled condescension.

the future for this company. Working to leave a smaller footprint on the environment is very much in line with the family matters approach I'm wanting to build." Astrid looks satisfied at Jayden's support. She doesn't smile but her rigid face softens a little. So even this iceberg isn't immune to wanting the boss's approval. I wonder if that's all she wants

leftist the front desk. You okay to wait here?" Jayden interrupts

be left alone in this icy palace. But I'm not showing

a woman who isn't trying to hide her disapproval of me being

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255