Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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(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."

crawl. Her satisfied smile is firmly in place. "Viktor," she says, her tone smooth as silk. "Would you be so

subtle nod.

kitchen.

steps further into the room, her movements calculated but unhurried. "Jayden," she

seated, keeping my expression

her legs elegantly. "I'm sorry for all you're

am."

words hang in the air for a moment, watching as

say, I told

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check in on her

back and studying her. "How long

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

and a calculated smile spreads across her lips. "You're letting them leave without you? That

us. But the kids need stability,

"You know, Jayden, you really should consider getting custody of your children.

keep my expression neutral. "Winona is their mother. She's a good one. I won't do anything to upset the kids' routine more

conspiratorial whisper. "But Winona isn't the mother of all of them,

like a slap, but I don't flinch. Instead, I meet her gaze, my tone measured. "My schedule doesn't

are yours. She can keep the other two. It's not

lose my composure. Almost. "They're a family," I say evenly. "All four of them. Breaking that apart isn't an

"You're too sentimental.

agree, my voice cold. "But not this time. My mind is

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cups on the table. Judy's smile flickers briefly toward him, and she lifts the teacup with a graceful

and taking a position

tea, her gaze lingering on me over the rim of the cup. "You've changed," she says finally.