Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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"Mia," I begin smoothly, my voice laced with the warmth I've practiced for years. "I'm so pleased you are taking the time to learn the business. It's been quite refreshing having you around."

Mia meets my gaze, a hint of challenge in her expression. "This is my father's legacy, my legacy. Thank you for helping me."

There it is-the notion that this business is hers to shape, a piece of her inheritance to mold as she sees fit. I smile, keeping my tone steady and calm, though a flicker of irritation sparks beneath the surface.

I nod, careful to conceal my real thoughts. "I'm always here should you decide to sell."

She raises an eyebrow. "It seems to me that Brennan Industries is just as much a legacy for my sisters and Gabriel. I'm not sure anyone should sell."

So, she's catching on-realizing I'm angling for those shares. I force a smile, concealing the irritation bubbling within.

But she has no idea what I've sacrificed to bring Brennan Industries to where it is today.

"Mia," I say, softening my voice, "I turned this company around. Greg was too busy... distracted," I add delicately, "to be the driving force behind anything here." Mia doesn't flinch, but I see the slight narrowing of her eyes and it annoys me.

"Perhaps," she says slowly, her words calculated. "From what I've gathered, he had big plans, but he wasn't going to lose his family because of it."

Greg's grand ideas sunk us into debt. He ran through money like water, all while hiding a second life and family in Cuba.

"I'll be honest with you, Mia, those ambitions would've buried us if I hadn't stepped in. That's why I want to make sure Brennan Industries remains stable and strong."

Mia's expression remains composed, though I can tell she's watching me carefully. "And you think that means I should sell my shares to you?"

I smile. She's caught on quicker than I expected, but I keep my tone calm, almost motherly. "Not immediately, of course," I say, though the words are a lie. "You are here under my sponsorship to get your green card. That must be our first priority. Rest assured I will pay you above the recommended price."

it," she finally says, though I can tell she's not convinced. "But for now, I'll hold onto

irritation tightens my body, though I force a gracious smile. "Of course. Take

understand the stakes-only I do. And I've sacrificed too

and Lance steps in, giving Mia a brief

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her like a hawk since she arrived at the company, though

his eyes follow her, the slight shift in his demeanor when she's around. Lance may be good at his job,

later at home." I

of warning in my tone, "don't let that little flirtation with Mia get in the way of

unbothered by my disapproval. "She's part of the family now, Judy. And I'm not the one

focus where it belongs-on

know that. Now

it professional, Lance. This family doesn't need

of the family

of his place, but I hold back. Lance is too valuable to risk losing; he knows more about Jayden than anyone. I need him until I

Lance-Brennan Industries is mine. I built it, and I'll be the one who decides its future. Jayden will inherit it one day, yes, but I'll ensure he has a clean path to walk." Lance's smirk fades,

one who understands what's at stake. Winona is the one who ruined all of that. I watch him, keeping my expression neutral. "I trust his time in Brussels has been to

don't you ask

I glare at him.

the financial reports on my desk in

will take

best get

a huff and I love it

rings. I answer it swiftly, recognizing the number of a contact who owes me

Unfortunately..." he hesitates, choosing his words carefully, "I can't help you."

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