Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

451 Sorting Out Cass

(Jayden)

I take a moment to gather myself, wiping away the lingering traces of tears. The kids are gone. Winona is gone.

"I'm going to miss them."

Cass glances up, her expression softening for a split second before she smirks. "Don't go all sentimental on me now, Jayden." She punches me lightly on the arm, but I grab her wrist before she can pull away.

"Enough," I snap, my tone sharp. Her eyes widen, but I don't let go. "We're going to talk. Now."

"Talk about what?" she mutters, trying to sound defiant, but I can see the cracks in her armor.

"Everything," I say flatly. "Not here. Come on."

I stand and motion for her to follow me. Reluctantly, she gets up, slinging her bag over her shoulder. I lead her out of the lounge and through the quiet airport corridors to the private exit where Viktor waits by the car. He's leaning against the side, his sharp eyes scanning the area like a hawk.

"Cass, meet Viktor," I say, opening the car door.

Her eyes narrow as she looks him up and down. "So, you're the infamous Viktor. Winona mentioned you."

Viktor smirks faintly, but his gaze stays locked on her. "And you're Cass. The one who stirs up trouble wherever she goes."

She bristles instantly. "Excuse me?"

I interrupt, stepping between them. "Both

into the car, grumbling under her breath, and I follow. Viktor gets in last, his presence looming as he

Cass. "Start talking. And don't

at me, her defiance flaring back to life.

went down over drugs," I say. "Winona said you'd been using again, but

and for a moment, I think she's going to fight me on this. But then she exhales sharply,

pay it off. Pills, mostly. It wasn't supposed to

more pills than I had on me," Cass continues, her voice steady but strained. "He got pissed, accused me of holding out on

"I needed some

I shake my head.

pulled a gun on me,

anger bubbles just beneath the surface. "Go

and interrupted. Tried to help me," she pauses, her breath hitching. "The gun fired; the guy dropped to

out a low whistle. "You're lucky you made it out

whirls on him, her eyes blazing. "I don't need your commentary, Viktor. Mind your own damn

business is Jayden's

and by the time I got back to my apartment to grab my passport and ID, the

I could and got the hell out. Sold the last of the pills had to buy a

running a hand through my hair. "And you didn't think to call for help? Tell

had no phone. I didn't want to drag anyone else into

you're here, dragging your

my eyes.

"Winona doesn't need this