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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."

his phone from his pocket. "Got another update. Judy's private jet is fueling up. It has a flight path booked to

the edge of the desk, my jaw taut. "What's she even

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

thinks this gives her control? Unbelievable." I mutter, running a hand

Face her down. Show her

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and a dangerous one." I shake my head. "Confronting her feels. like stepping into quicksand. She's proven she'll stop at nothing to

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 farther away physically, but I've left gaps in my defenses. She's been playing this game longer than I have, and maybe it's time I catch up.

buzzes, and I see Winona's name. I answer,

says brightly, "how's

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

a pang of guilt. I'm

"gives me another day to make sure things are perfect for you to come back to. The girls wanted to share a room again and it's practically a mini art gallery in there

easing some of the tension. "Sounds like our

"Henry?"

Bobby, but Henry is

doing great. We do miss you, but you run a global business and there are times we'll be

be back soon, I promise. Just have to sign

replies, her tone steady. "This is what you have to do. Embezzlement on

office will need to be shut down. I hate

make the right decision.

right. Like not mentioning

we'd have no secrets. But I can't have her stressing over Judy showing

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