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."

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

and I give him a subtle nod. "Of

kitchen.

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

keeping

legs elegantly.

am."

a moment, watching as she adjusts

say,

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a mother check in on her only son? I was hoping

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

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

smile spreads across her lips.

kids need stability, and right now,

but her tone remains syrupy sweet. "You know, Jayden, you really should consider getting custody of your children. It would be best for them to have consistency. Winona's decisions

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

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

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

She can keep the other

almost makes me lose my composure. Almost. "They're a family," I say evenly. "All four of them.

condescension. "You're too sentimental. It's not a bad trait, but it clouds your judgment.

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

D

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

taking a position near the door, his

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

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