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."

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

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

those shares, they could fracture Brennan Industries. They don't understand the stakes-only I do. And I've

Mia a brief wink before his gaze settles

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hawk since she arrived at the company,

around. Lance may be

you later at home." I

him. "Lance," I say, a hint of warning in my tone, "don't let that

eyebrow, clearly unbothered by my disapproval. "She's part of the family now, Judy.

focus where it

do, you know that. Now why am

family doesn't need any

root of the family complications, so take

but I hold back. Lance is too valuable to risk losing; he

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, his expression hardening. "Sure. Jayden wants

protecting Jayden, securing his future, building something he can carry forward. I'm the only one who understands what's at stake. Winona is the one who ruined all of that. I watch him,

don't you ask

I glare at him.

need the financial reports on my desk in

You said next week. That will take me the rest

get started

it when I

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

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 carefully, "I can't help you." I laugh. "I

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