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?"

interrupt, stepping between them.

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

don't leave anything out

defiance flaring back

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

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

pauses, her gaze fixed on the window. "I owed Mia money. I didn't have it, so I started selling for her to pay it off.

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

shrugs. "I needed some

I shake my head.

fists, her knuckles whitening. "He pulled a gun on me, Jayden. Right there in the

just beneath

breath hitching.

"You're lucky you made it out

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

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

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

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

you

gaze. "I had no phone. I didn't want to

you're here, dragging your mess

meeting my eyes. "I told

better be," I say coldly. "Winona doesn't need this stress. It could cost her