Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

469 Jayden’s Request

(Winona)

The phone buzzes on the counter, Jayden's name flashes on the screen. It's been a few hours since we last spoke, and he sounded strained then. I swipe to answer.

"Jayden," I say, "everything okay?"

"Not exactly, I need a favor."

"Of course. What's going on?"

He exhales, and I can hear the faint clatter of papers in the background. "I need you to go to Brennan Industries. Talk to the employees. Offer them some support after everything that's happened with Lance and Judy." My stomach tightens at the mention of Judy. The entire feud between us has been splashed across every media outlet forever. Everyone at Brennan Industries knew, and they'd seen the fallout.

"Why me?" I ask cautiously.

"Because you've worked with them," Jayden says. "You're respected there. They deserve some support because everyone loved Lance and Judy was a well-respected CEO despite her side game with us." "Jayden, they know about everything between Judy and me. What if they think I'm just showing up to... I don't know, gloat?"

He snorts softly. "Anyone who knows you, knows better than that. Mia's not equipped for this. She's too inexperienced and also from another country. And I'm definitely not leaving something as sensitive as this up to Phillip." Shit. Okay. Fair point I guess.

"The employees need support, they may need professional services or time off. I know you can facilitate all of that. But, only if you don't feel it's adding pressure for you and the baby."

"Okay. I'll go. I think being involved like that actually helps my stress levels anyway."

"Thank you," he says, relief evident in his tone. "I know it's a lot to ask."

"How are things on your end?"

and making sure Nexus is okay while I'll come home has

Have you watched

his voice

that

too. He doesn't make it easy, but did he ever?" There's a pause, then Jayden clears his throat.

can find a way to be

whatever you need for Brennan Industries you make it happen. Money is no object here. Winona, you are the best number cruncher we have. I need you to make sure Mia is handling the funds appropriately or find someone you trust to do so." "Okay.

"Mother's lawyer has informed me I'm CEO again. She left it to me. I don't want it, but for now, what I say goes. I say you are acting in my stead until I arrive and I'm emailing legal documents saying as much right now. Is that okay? It'll be like a week tops." My

promise. You just get yourself here as

"Call me after, okay?"

will. Take

***

than usual. My mind races with memories of Lance, Judy, and the tangled web of relationships that brought us to

me. Employees move about and I'm greeted with smiles and hellos, and some level of caution it seems Judy may have been

guess they are going through the motions

my way through the lobby towards reception, I'm aware of the tension in

Phillip

fet

with Mia. His gaze locks on mine, and a flicker of. something crosses

surprise, annoyance,

says, striding over. Mia stays back, her

"Phillip," I reply evenly.

the pleasure?" he asks, his

hasn't checked his

to come. To support the employees. It's been a