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.

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

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

flaring back to life. "What exactly

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

But then

off. Pills, mostly. It wasn't

continues, her voice steady but strained. "He got pissed, accused me of holding out on him. Said I was wasting his time." "And were you holding out

"I needed some

I shake my head.

a gun on me, Jayden. Right there in the alley. I thought I was

bubbles just beneath the

her breath hitching. "The gun fired; the guy dropped to the ground. I ran. As

"You're lucky you made

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

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

to me. "I had to lay low and by the time I got back to my apartment to grab my passport

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

"And you didn't

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

you're here,

eyes. "I told you, I'm done with all of

doesn't need this stress. It could cost her