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."

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

irritation tightens my body, though I force a gracious smile. "Of course. Take all the time you need," I

They don't understand the stakes-only I do. And

door opens, and Lance steps in, giving Mia a brief wink before his gaze settles

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hawk since she arrived at the

demeanor when she's around. Lance may be good at his job, but he's not

at home." I

I say, a hint of warning in my tone, "don't let that little flirtation with Mia get in the way of your responsibilities to

part of the family now, Judy. And I'm not the one bringing her here.

your focus where it belongs-on this

always do, you know that. Now

This family doesn't need any

root of the family complications,

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

ensure he has a clean path to walk." Lance's smirk fades, his expression hardening. "Sure. Jayden wants this back like a hole in the head. You pushed him away,

the only one who understands what's at stake. Winona

don't you ask

I glare at him.

on my desk in

You said next week. That will take me the rest

get started

love it

it swiftly, recognizing the number of a contact who owes me more than a few favors. "This is

voice on the other end sounds tense, apologetic even. "Mrs. Brennan, I'm calling about the arrangements you requested regarding Gus Brennan. Unfortunately..." he hesitates, choosing his words

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