Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

462 Making Arrangements

(Jayden)

It's been hours since I walked in on that horror scene, but my mind is still running on adrenaline. The detectives have been and gone, ruling it a straightforward case of murder-suicide.

I'm not sure what to feel about that-relief that it's simple enough to close quickly, or anger that they've already written off Lance's actions and the death of my mother with such cold efficiency.

I push those thoughts aside. There are practical things to handle, and that's where I focus. Emotions can wait.

I sit at the desk in my suite, surrounded by a chaos of papers and my phone. Viktor is dealing with much of it and I know he's going to contact Gus. Cass sits on the arm of the couch, her arms crossed, watching me like a hawk.

I dial my lawyer, leaning back in the chair as I press the phone to my ear. The familiar voice on the other end picks up after a few rings. I know this will have hits all the media outlets by now but I refuse to watch any of it. "Jayden, how can I help?"

I keep my tone calm, detached. "I'm assuming you've seen the news?"

""Yes."

"I need you to contact Mother's lawyer and Lance Collins' lawyer. See if they both have wills. And I need to know what red tape I have to get through to get both the bodies home." Saying that leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. "Whatever paperwork is required, I want it expedited."

"Of course. I'll get on it immediately. I'll keep you updated."

"Good," I say simply, hanging up.

"You're calm," Cass observes.

"Staying busy helps," I reply, glancing at her briefly before turning my attention back to the papers in front of me. "There's a lot to organize."

Cass doesn't buy it. "Don't let that fool you, Jayden. You're just stacking everything away for later. When it hits, it's still going to hit hard."

teeth, not wanting to have this conversation. "No time right now. There are

says, her voice softer now. "Look, I'm going to go grab us some food and don't argue. We have to eat and

Cass, you being

her bag and

over, his expression as serious as ever. "Gus knows. He said he'll provide any support

say, nodding.

came back to me earlier. He mentioned that while they've ruled it as straightforward, there's still a formality

the air, and I feel the blood drain from

The USB.

desk, its presence suddenly unbearable. "If he left

police, they

"I'm not giving this to a stranger to watch first. I'll deal

"No problem."

gone for food, I think we all need to eat something and then decide what's happening. I'm

"What?"

she goes alone. I can assign someone I trust to

"I doubt I can get her to go anyway, but we can discuss. Has Winona called back?"

check in, see how they

London office. have Grayson nailed down and- there'sno one else that was doing the wrong thing, so we can relaunch Nexus London under another banner. Assure our investors that all

"Maybe that can wait."

been displaced from their jobs for long enough. I'm not letting my

"Very well."

to the TV, my fingers trembling slightly as

from it again. Not yet.

call comes from my lawyer, I take