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

the wave of disappointment

moment, then nods,

things. "They're doing great. Bobby's practically one of the landscapers now. Taking care of his kitten in between. "Good

decorating and design. She's made friends with the decorators, picking out colors and talking about textures like

been keeping herself busy, making everyone around her listen to

and his face lights up.

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I agree. "We can't wait

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says softly, his expression softening. "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 way that feels meaningful." "Oh?" I

to others. It's previously been used as a tourist venue and for events. I'll send you the details in email. I'd love your input." I feel a spark of excitement, genuinely impressed by the

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

own little down roots if they

give them

that wasn't there before, and I

would think to do that. It's generous. You're really looking

we can use. I'll leave that up to you." "I'm sure we can use some of them."

we think about moving back to the States. It's important

not sure I feel comfortable being pregnant here in another part of the world. I think having

I guess his delay gives me longer to wait for the

peek of that massive cottage and I can say hi

I say, excitement sparking as

kitchen and living

table, the windows letting in streams of light. "Here's the main area. The kids have been working hard to get it looking perfect." Jayden whistles, his eyes wide.

grin. "We're ready whenever you are. The

you what they've done."