Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 365

365 The Wise Woman (Winona)

Hugo hesitates, but under the weight of everyone's expectations, he finally sits down, the beer still in hand. He takes a sip, and I swear I see him wince. He swallows like it has razor blades in it.

The whole scene is comical-Hugo, ever the formal assistant, sitting here with us, trying to look like this isn't the most uncomfortable situation he's been in.

Everyone else raises their glasses and goes back to their conversations. I separate a little from the women and stay close to Jayden for now.

Jayden chuckles softly. "Now that you're settled, how are the plans coming along for the welcome party i promised Abby and Winona?"

Hugo stiffens again, clearing his throat. "The welcome party, monsieur?"

Jayden raises an eyebrow. "You do remember the family party I promised Abby over the phone at my welcome dinner, right? I asked you to look into organizing it."

Hugo's face pales slightly. "... may have overlooked that particular detail. There were pressing matters. concerning the London sector that demanded attention."

Jayden's expression hardens, though his tone remains calm. "Well, let me be clear, Hugo. That party is happening, and I expect you to make it a priority. It's important to Abby-and to me." Hugo nods stiffly. "I'll see to it right away."

Satisfied, Jayden turns back to the grill, flipping another batch of burgers. "Good. Now relax, Hugo. You're among friends. Viktor, get him another beer. Actually no, he'll just waste it. What do you drink, Hugo?" "Champagne, but no matter. I finish the beer."

"I have some Champagne in the other cooler."

"Thanks, Viktor," Jayden says.

One of the chefs stands up, raising his glass.

"To the Brennan family," he says in thickly accented English, "for bringing us all together like this. To Mr. Brennan, for showing 'ow to correctly flip 'otdog. Now, my training...complete. Merci beaucoup." Everyone laughs and joins in the toast. The ladies I'm now seated with all raise their glasses to me and the kids are being hugged and kissed on both cheeks by anyone they go close too. I watch Bobby wiping his cheeks and laugh.

A few of the older women approach me, their faces warm and friendly as they gesture to the kids running around.

voice translating effortlessly. They're saying how nice it is to see the children playing.

Okay, that is a bit weird. I step back and she nods and steps away. The

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words. "Tell them thank you," I

message, and the women

the local schools teach in multiple languages?"

nod. One of the younger staff members chimes in, her English more fluent. "Yes, some schools here

the kids adjusting, especially with the language barrier. But if there are

woman smiles. "There are. And even if not, children learn

check some out. We can use tutors as

day. At Nexus Global, I felt like an outsider, trying to navigate a world that didn't fit. But here, surrounded

the group to take it

again. My heart pounds

have no clue what she's saying, and I feel

Viktor is beside

but she just

woman doesn't move away, she's just staring at me

Flemish to

daughter can come to

she

A wise woman.

say.

that is a little

well. Her daughter you were talking with earlier, about the cow I

"Okay."

this is spooky. Her daughter arrives

365 The Wise Woman

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