Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 388

388 London Delays (Jayden)

Viktor walks briskly beside me as we enter the boardroom the next day, his low voice weaving through the latest developments. "Grayson's records don't just have holes-they're gutted. Missing files, doctored reports... a ghost operation right under your nose."

I grit my teeth, forcing a measured nod. "Great. I suppose this will all be my fault for being here."

Viktor raises an eyebrow. "This isn't the first time embezzlement's left Nexus London leaking. But Gus thought Grayson was clean."

Irritation simmers beneath the surface. It's been days of the same. I've already pushed back my time by a day, there's no way I'm leaving here tomorrow.

Every time I pull back one layer of Grayson's operation, another festering lie rots beneath it.

"Let's stop digging for his faults and start sweeping this entire team. Top down. And if that means closing this office..." I shrug. "So be it."

Viktor tilts his head, appraising. "It'd mean laying off a lot of loyal employees-there are a few good ones in the bunch."

I stare at him for a beat, frustrated but agreeing. "They will all be treated fairly and once cleared of wrongdoing, they can reapply at Nexus Global for other positions."

I unpack my laptop on the table and sit.

"It's the only way to be sure. If Gus thought he had it covered and it wasn't, there has to be more to it."

"It could also be a fresh reaction to Gus being labeled a traitor. Maybe Grayson thought he'd never get found out as no one would care."

"Whatever it is, the authorities can find out."

another update. Judy's private jet is fueling

the desk, my jaw taut. "What's she even playing at, jetting off

eyes narrowing in thought. "You know the no- contact order doesn't mean a thing out there. Dubai could be her way of testing just how untouchable your boundaries really are." The possibility churns in my gut. I can almost feel her presence like a shadow over Nexus, manipulating whatever

Unbelievable." I

me, his gaze sharp. "Then maybe it's time to stop running. Face her down. Show her she has no real hold over you-or

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shake my head. "Confronting her feels. like stepping into quicksand. She's proven she'll stop at nothing to get Winona out

or not, she feeds off you running, Jayden. Playing the game means she still affects you. Let her know you're done letting her bother you at all." Viktor's voice is calm, even. "If she pulls anything, have her arrested. Simple." A slow nod is all I give, but the wheels are turning. Running from Judy may have put me

Winona's name. I answer, keeping my

brightly, "how's

"Got tied up here longer than I'd planned. Looks like it

feel a pang of guilt. I'm choosing not to tell her about my mother's movements

to make sure things are perfect for you to come back to. The girls wanted to share a room again

the thought easing some of the tension. "Sounds like our girls. How's the head of the household doing

"Henry?"

Bobby, but Henry

We do miss you, but you run a global business and

I'll be back soon, I promise. Just have to sign off on

her tone steady. "This is what you have to do. Embezzlement on that scale

telling me. I think the London office will need to

right decision. You

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no secrets. But I can't have her stressing over Judy showing up. I'll have Viktor