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

waste time, positioning themselves

need you to leave the premises," one

"Okay fine."

on the elevator emptying of people across the lobby. Just another second. The last person steps out and I break

pastries for you lads." I say to myself

it stretched out over the entire city, so I know his office is on the top floor. If I'm going to find him, that's where he'll be

be tossed out by a receptionist and a couple of overzealous guards. I'll get to Jayden,

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

will call up as soon

clear for now. I head along the hallway and enter a smaller room. No less luxurious

the counter looks up. I stare at the big gold name on the

Jayden Brennan, CEO.

Bingo.

to see Jayden

"Name please?"

"Cass. Cass Nolan."

on my

me. Then a new security guy appears and

you don't understand. I just need to see Jayden. He's my brother-in-law." I start

firmly. "Just come with

your hands off me. I

tall man with graying hair steps

her go. I

accent is strong

looking for Jayden," I say, trying

he replies, stepping

I don't