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.

Judy crashing down around me. She won't get to me; Viktor will see to that. But her shadow over London... It's suffocating. "I don't want to see her. I'm fine with never

Viktor nods. "Understood."

before she

"Four hours, Sir."

I might be able to stay in

need to get home and see my family.

can stay on here, if you

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in here is going to have me

think everyone here is feeling like they wish they hadn't followed Grayson's

him off. "No excuses, Viktor. They're professionals. They knew the stakes, and now they're getting what they deserve. If anyone thinks they can

other than Grayson is involved to the point of being complicit. For now, we just wait

"What,

could be handled with a lighter touch." His voice is measured, calm. But there's something in it that grates on me, that pokes

lighter touch?" 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 us from the media fallout

I say. "Maybe you're the one who's overstepping a little here. I

doesn't flinch, his expression unwavering.

have pissed off my

opinions. I'm not letting things slide, that's how Nexus London

fallen. But I can't let that bring Nexus Global down. But

is about to change and they will

Nexus Global is the right answer here. I'm not sure I want this ongoing hassle. H prefer to have a life. All of this with the estate and stuff. Maybe it's

of him pulling back. I know I've pushed, probably harder than necessary, but

the employees waiting for their interviews,

end over this. Gus would not have left me a burning ship. Something else is up and I