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

her breath, and I follow. Viktor gets in last, his presence looming as

to Cass. "Start talking. And don't leave anything out because I've already

me, her defiance flaring back to life.

some crap went down over drugs," I say. "Winona said you'd been using again, but Gus said you'd been missing for weeks.

for a moment, I think she's going to fight me on this. But then she exhales sharply, leaning back against the seat. "Fine. You want the truth? Here

off. Pills, mostly. It wasn't supposed to be a big deal-just enough to clear

her voice steady but strained. "He got pissed, accused me of holding out on

shrugs. "I needed some

I shake my head.

her knuckles whitening. "He pulled a gun on me,

beneath the surface.

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

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

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

"Your business is Jayden's business. That makes

by the time I got back to

contained. "I grabbed what I could and got the hell out. Sold the last of the pills had to buy a one-way ticket to Europe.

exhale sharply, running a hand through my hair. "And you

I didn't want to drag anyone

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

says firmly, meeting my eyes.

doesn't need