Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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The screen flickers, and Jayden's face appears. "Hey, beautiful," he greets me, his smile warm and genuine. "How's everything over there?"

"Hey yourself," I say, managing a small smile. "We're doing alright, keeping busy. You?"

He leans back, glancing around as if taking in his surroundings. "London's... interesting. Few challenges here, but I think I've got them under control now." "Is everything okay?"

"Yes, I fired the CEO of Nexus London today."

"You did what?!"

"I'm not here to play, Winona. It had to be done." Jayden has an edge in his voice I haven't heard in a while.

"How did he take it?"

"Not well. He actually tried to attack me."

"Oh shit. Are you okay?"

"He never got close, Viktor is lightning fast. We are a formidable team."

"You still need to be careful. I'm not sure ruffling feathers like that is wise."

"No. It needed to be done. Things here are stagnant and he was resistant to change."

"Just have a conversation with him, perhaps you can come to an agreement," I suggest.

Jayden shakes his head. His face resolute. "I know what I'm doing, Winona."

"Of course you do. It's just that sacking people was what you wanted to avoid."

"Anyway. I need to stay an extra day. Things

disappointment and try

then nods, seemingly satisfied. "Good. How

tension and focus on the good things. "They're doing great. Bobby's practically

friends with the decorators, picking out colors and talking about textures

making everyone around her

lights up. "Sounds like they're making it their

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"Actually, there's something I want to run by you. I've been thinking about the estate, about how to keep everyone on, but in a

been considering the estate into a training facility Something where staff could teach new skills to others. It's previously been used as a tourist venue and for events. I'll send you the details in email.

up. "I was hoping you'd think so. And... I was also thinking we could offer small plots of land to some of the

their own little down roots

It'd give them a chance to

of pride in his eyes that wasn't there before, and I feel

Not everyone would think to do that. It's generous.

cottage. Just the ones you feel we can use. I'll leave that up to you." "I'm sure we

make sure this new estate operation is running smoothly before we think about moving back to the States. It's important

how the timeline pans out." I'm not sure I feel comfortable being pregnant here in another part of the world. I think having my familiar medical

guess his delay gives me longer to wait for the results

chance you'll give me a little sneak peek of that

as I turn the

kitchen and living

"Here's the main area. The kids have been working hard to get it looking perfect." Jayden whistles, his eyes wide. "You've

to face me, giving him a grin. "We're ready whenever you are. The kids are,

you what they've done."