Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

439 Hello Mother

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."

put down my pen and look at her. Her perfect exterior makes my skin crawl. Her satisfied smile is firmly in place. "Viktor," she says, her tone smooth as silk.

subtle

kitchen.

calculated but unhurried. "Jayden," she

keeping

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

am."

her words hang in the air for a moment, watching as she adjusts the

to say, I told

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"Can't a mother check in on her only son? I was hoping it was time we

studying her. "How long are

if we are going to spend some time together, London is perfect. How long will you be here?" "Until Winona and

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

need stability, and right now,

sharpens, but her tone remains syrupy sweet. "You know, Jayden, you really should consider getting custody of your children. It would

a good one. I won't do anything to upset the kids'

dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "But Winona isn't the

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

says smoothly. "Henry and Abby are yours. She can keep the other two. It's not like they matter to

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

with an edge of condescension. "You're too sentimental. It's not a bad trait, but

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

D

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 been su a dependable

and taking a position near the door,

over the rim of the cup.