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 kind as to make us some tea? Earl Grey. There's

a subtle nod. "Of course," he

kitchen.

movements calculated but unhurried. "Jayden," she says, her smile never

seated, keeping my expression

a seat across from me, crossing her legs elegantly. "I'm sorry

am."

let her words hang in the air for a moment, watching

to say, I told you

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in on her only son? I was hoping it was time

and studying her. "How long are you staying

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 Winona

her lips. "You're letting them leave without

need stability, and right now, I'm

her tone remains syrupy sweet. "You know, Jayden, you really should consider getting custody of your children. It would be best for them

"Winona is their mother. She's a good one. I won't

her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "But Winona isn't the mother of all of

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

keep the

my composure. Almost. "They're a family," I say

her head, her expression thoughtful but with an edge of condescension. "You're too sentimental. It's not a bad trait, but it clouds your judgment. Sometimes practicality has to

agree, my voice cold. "But not this time.

D

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

back and taking a position near the

her tea, her gaze lingering on me over the rim of the cup. "You've changed," she says finally. "I'll give you that. A