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407 Independence and Denial

407 Independence and Denial

(Jayden)

I don't even stop to catch my breath after heading back to the jet. I've called the pilot and organized a return trip. The sooner I'm away from here the better.

My heart is still racing, my torn fists ache from the fight. The betrayal. The utter destruction of everything I thought I knew engulfs me.

Finally, I'm at the airport private jet area. I get out of the car and make a beeline for the jet. It's waiting, fueled up and ready to take me back to London.

"Mr. Brennan," the pilot greets. "Do you need anything else before we leave?"

"I'm fine," I snap. "Just get me out of here."

He nods, and I march past him, my phone clenched in my hand. I don't want to talk to anyone. I don't need anyone. Winona, Lance, Viktor. I can run my own life. Make my own decisions.

want to talk to anyone right now. I recall the argument with Winona. I can't remember the last time rage

have

of rage. No. They did this. They betrayed me. I have every right

with the fight, the look on Winona's face when I said Judy might be right about her. I grit my teeth, shoving away the guilt that threatens to break through. She kept secrets from me.

I mutter, as I get up to grab the bottle of scotch from the unattended bar. I twist the cap off, not bothering

of the alcohol does nothing to dull the ache, but I keep drinking, hoping it will. If

caring hurts.

and lean back in the seat, staring at the -ceiling. All my life, every time I've opened up, let

my father, by Judy's manipulations, by everyone I've ever tried to love. The

Nexus, make decisions fix everything in

idea of never seeing Winona's smile, never feeling the warmth of her hand in mine, makes me want to throw

407 Independence and Denial

lift it, considering it, but then I set it down.

a staff member, nervously informing me the jet is ready

London, but screw that. I don't need Viktor or his lectures about loyalty and trust. I don't need anyone knowing what I'm

about why I'm

from. Now my whole life has

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