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."

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? Earl

him a subtle nod. "Of course," he

kitchen.

room, her movements calculated but unhurried. "Jayden," she says, her smile

keeping my expression

takes a seat across from me, crossing her legs elegantly.

am."

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

say,

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a mother check in on her only son?

don't respond immediately, instead leaning back and studying her. "How long are you staying

time together, London is

spreads across her lips. "You're letting them leave

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

custody of

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

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

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

"Henry and Abby are yours. She can keep the other two. It's not

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

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

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

D

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

and taking a position near

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