Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

My CEO 396

396 Beating Judy at her Own Game

(Jayden)

"Judy's jet is headed here, to London."

I pause, Viktor's words sinking in. She always seems to know when things are vulnerable, and now, with Nexus London under siege from within, here she comes. I mean how could she know this place is on its back foot. Unless... No, surely I'm being paranoid.

I force a shrug. "Might be a coincidence."

Viktor doesn't blink. "We both know it's not."

"Fine," I say, rubbing the back of my neck. "But I'm not meeting her. There's nothing she could say to make a difference to how I feel now. Whatever she thinks she's here to do, she'll be wasting her time."

"She can try, but she won't reach you. I'll intercept her." Viktor's tone is steady, his presence a constant

reassurance.

"At least she isn't heading for Winona and the kids."

Part of me feels grateful for that, but the rest of me-the part that feels like it's holding together a house of cards-can't shake the prickling unease that creeps in whenever my mother is around.

What more do I have to do to show her that she'll never poison Winona in my mind. There is nothing she can say or do that will put my love for Winona at risk.

I love her, no matter what. We've proven we can get through anything and this trip to Europe has only strengthened us.

But I also know that I can't avoid Mother forever. One day, I will have to be in the same room as her again.

on edge, and I know it. My mind is split, consumed by the chaos at Nexus and the looming possibility of Judy crashing down around me. She won't get to me;

Viktor nods. "Understood."

before

"Four hours, Sir."

I might be able to stay

not running away from Judy, but I do need to get home and see my family. We have things we need to

can stay on here,

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Judy at

here is going to have me break out in hives.

like they wish they hadn't followed

getting what they deserve. If anyone thinks they can coast

anyone other than Grayson is involved to the point of being complicit.

gaze. "What,

you've made your point. Perhaps some of this.. could be handled with a lighter touch." His voice is measured, calm. But there's something in it that grates on me, that pokes at

I scoff. "That's exactly what led us here in the first place, Viktor. These people need to understand that this isn't just some corporate slap on the wrist. They've risked the entire global company. We'll need a miracle worker to save

you're the one who's overstepping a little

flinch, his

may have pissed off my

opinions. I'm not

many opinions of him have fallen. But I can't

about to change and

want this ongoing hassle. H prefer to have a life. All

of him pulling back. I know I've pushed, probably harder than necessary, but I don't need anyone second-guessing me. Not now. Not with everything on the line. This is my life,

waiting for their interviews, a grim determination settling

far, for it all to end over this. Gus would not have left me a burning ship. Something else is up and I have a feeling I know