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?"

stepping between them. "Both

and I follow. Viktor gets in last, his presence looming as he settles

to Cass. "Start talking. And don't leave

flaring back to life. "What exactly

said you'd been using again, but Gus said you'd been missing for weeks. Winona was worried.

on this. But then she exhales sharply, leaning back

for her to pay it off. Pills, mostly. It wasn't supposed to be a big deal-just enough to clear my debt." Viktor's

voice steady but strained. "He got pissed, accused me

shrugs. "I needed

I shake my head.

into fists, her knuckles whitening. "He pulled a gun on me, Jayden. Right there in the alley. I thought I was done

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 the ground. I

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

blazing. "I don't need your commentary, Viktor. Mind your own

"Your business is Jayden's business. That makes it mine

Cass says to Viktor and then keeps talking to me. "I had to lay low and by the time I got back to my apartment to grab my passport

anger simmering but contained. "I grabbed what I could and got the hell out. Sold

my hair. "And you didn't think to call for help? Tell someone

didn't want to drag

you didn't," I snap. "And now you're here, dragging your

firmly, meeting my eyes. "I told

need this stress.