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."

slightly. "Anyway. I need to stay an extra day. Things are moving fast

the wave of disappointment and try to keep my tone

a moment, then nods, seemingly satisfied. "Good. How are the

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

into decorating and design. She's made friends with the decorators, picking out colors

Abby-she's been keeping herself busy, making everyone around her listen

and his face lights up. "Sounds like they're making

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are," I agree. "We can't wait for you to

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you. I've been thinking about

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. I'd love your input." I feel a spark of excitement, genuinely impressed by the ideas. "Jayden, that's

hoping you'd think so. And... I was also thinking we could offer small plots of land to some of the staff who've been with us a long time."

own little down roots

start something self-sustaining. It'd give them a chance

eyes that wasn't there before, and I feel

incredible, Jayden. Not everyone would think to do that. It's generous. You're really

feel we can use. I'll leave that up to

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

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

face. I guess his delay gives me longer to wait for the results I need. I already feel

sneak peek of that massive cottage and I can say hi to the

as I

kitchen and

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

a grin. "We're ready whenever you are. The kids are, too. They

you what they've done."