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.

don't wait to find out what her definition of "situation" entails. I glance around, noting the nearby elevator bank. If she won't help me,

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

need you to leave the premises," one

"Okay fine."

keeping one eye on 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 top floor button repeatedly and the doors close before security is halfway to

pastries for you lads." I

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 floor. If I'm going to find him, that's where he'll be or at least where I can

way to be tossed out by a receptionist and a

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

as

head along

counter looks up. I stare at the big

Jayden Brennan, CEO.

Bingo.

to

"Name please?"

"Cass. Cass Nolan."

on my

security guy appears and

understand. I just need to see Jayden. He's

firmly. "Just come

me. I

man with graying hair steps

I will handle

French accent is strong but his English

I say, trying to sound more confident than

not here," he replies, stepping

I don't want any