Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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439 Hello Mother

(Jayden)

Evening settles over London as Viktor and I sift through the day's progress in my suite. The investigation is

almost over.

I lean back in my chair, arms crossed, as Viktor shows me a file on his tablet.

"I've identified the staff member who delivered the envelope," Viktor says, his voice steady.

"Someone in the Nexus Global network?" I ask, leaning forward.

Viktor nods. "No. A junior member of the investigation team. She's young, new to the company."

"Did she know what she was doing?"

"Unlikely Judy has a knack for using people without them realizing they're being used. We're watching her

for now. It's better Judy believes her line of communication is secure."

"Yes, It was most likely a one off just to get that envelope on my desk."

Viktor nods, but before he can respond, there's a knock at the suite's door. He exchanges a glance with me before heading along the hallway to answer it. I remain seated, my mind already racing with possibilities. It has to be her.

I don't move though. I stay seated like I'm not interested.

Very shortly after in walks Judy, her presence filling the room like an icy gust of wind. I glance up. Viktor is

behind her.

"Hello Mother."

"Hello Jayden."

at her. Her perfect exterior makes my skin crawl. Her satisfied smile is firmly in place. "Viktor," she says, her tone smooth as silk. "Would you be so kind as to make us some tea?

subtle nod. "Of course,"

kitchen.

the room, her movements calculated but unhurried.

seated, keeping

crossing her legs elegantly. "I'm sorry for

am."

air for a moment, watching as she adjusts the cuff

"Here to say, I told

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mother check in on her only son? I was hoping it was time we

and studying her. "How long are you staying in

depends," she replies lightly. "I mean, if we are going to spend some time together, London is perfect. How long will you be here?" "Until

eyes flash with interest, and a calculated smile spreads across her lips. "You're letting them

shrug. "It's over for us. But the kids need stability,

getting custody of your children. It would be best for them

"Winona is their mother. She's a good

slightly, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "But

I don't flinch. Instead, I meet her gaze, my tone measured. "My schedule doesn't allow for taking care of four kids

yours. She can keep the other two. It's

composure. Almost. "They're a family," I say evenly. "All four of them. Breaking

edge of condescension. "You're too sentimental. It's not

my voice cold. "But not this time. My mind

D

tray with a teapot and two cups on the table. Judy's smile flickers briefly toward him, and she lifts the teacup with a graceful hand. "Thank you, Viktor. You've always

respond, stepping back and taking a position near the door, his eyes

lingering on me over the rim of the cup. "You've