Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

445 A Determined Elevator Ride

(Cass)

The lobby of Nexus Global is even more intimidating than I expected. It's all glass, steel, and people who look like they belong on the cover of a magazine-or maybe the board of a billion-dollar corporation. My black boots click against the polished marble floors as I stride to the front desk, my confidence an armor against the stares I've already started to attract. Like no one's seen tatts and piercings in Brussels before. The receptionist barely glances at me. She's a perfect match for the surroundings-sleek hair, immaculate makeup, and a suit that probably costs more than my rent back home.

"May I help you?" she asks, her tone sharp and dismissive.

"I'm here to see Jayden Brennan," I say, keeping my voice steady.

"Do you have an appointment?" Her fingers hover over the keyboard, but she doesn't make a move to type anything.

"No, but I'm family," I reply.

She gives me a once-over, taking in my tattoos, piercings, and black-on-black outfit. Her lips tighten. "I'm sorry, but Mr. Brennan's schedule is full today. Without an appointment, I can't help you." What she's really saying is how can someone like you be family of the Nexus Global God.

I cross my arms, leaning slightly over the desk. "He will want to see me. Go let him know Cass is here."

Her expression hardens. "You need an appointment. If you are his family, why didn't he know you were coming?"

"I'm surprising him."

She gives me a 'yeah right' look. "Perhaps you could text him then. Surely you have his number."

"I don't have a phone. It is possible to survive without one you know."

"Security will escort you out if you don't leave."

"Security? Are you kidding me? Look, lady, just buzz up to him, ask him yourself. Or is that above your pay grade, to summon God without an appointment?"

She picks up the phone, her manicured fingers pressing buttons with a little too much force. "We have a situation in the lobby," she says, her tone icy.

I glance around, noting the nearby elevator bank. If she won't help me,

guards approach. They don't waste time, positioning themselves on either side of me. Their hands gripping my

we need you to leave the premises,"

"Okay fine."

the elevator emptying of people across the lobby. Just another second. The last person steps out and I break free and race towards it. Thankfully the pounds I've lost lately makes me way faster and I press the

for you lads." I

ascent, I take a deep breath, leaning against the wall. Winona had told me about the view from Jayden's office, how it stretched out over the entire city, so I know his office is on the top

a receptionist and a couple of overzealous guards. I'll get to Jayden, one way or

sleek hallway lined with frosted glass and polished wood. This is it-the top floor. I step out cautiously, half expecting more security to

call up as soon

along the hallway

up. I stare at the big gold name on the door behind

Jayden Brennan, CEO.

Bingo.

I'm here to see Jayden

"Name please?"

"Cass. Cass Nolan."

on my

ringing, I bet it's about me. Then a new security guy appears and he is fit as fuck. I won't be outrunning him

Jayden. He's my

grabs me firmly. "Just come

hands off me.

man with graying hair steps from Jayden's

I

strong but his

I say, trying

here," he replies, stepping into

drop. "Look, I don't