Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

482 Checking in with Cass

(Winona)

Cass's face fills my phone screen, her hair messy and there are definite dark circles under her eyes.

"God, you look wrecked," I tease gently as I check out the kitchen of the home I'm about to close on. Anne has the kids for the afternoon, so I'm going to show-off this place to Cass.

Cass groans. "Tell me about it. I just got done with prep for the estate's first formal dinner since Jayden left. I'm in charge of a canape, Winona. A canape!"

I raise an eyebrow. "That's a really big deal. You should be proud of yourself."

"Oh I am. I'm so excited. These chefs are relentless but I'm learning so much. I love it here, even if Viktor's constant hovering is killing my vibe a little." ""Hovering?" I ask, confused.

"He's not here physically-he's too busy running Nexus Global-but the calls, the emails, the random texts asking if I've checked the locks or need anything... it's constant. Can you tell Jayden to call him off please?"

I lean forward, frowning. "Cass, I don't think Jayden's asked Viktor to continue security on you. The threat to you was handled ages ago. The man who was shot during your deal? He was undercover for Gus. He was there to protect you. Also he wasn't really shot, it was staged."

Cass blinks, sitting up straighter. "What? You know about that? That's the main reason I never came home for Lance's service. I didn't want the police picking me up at the airport and putting more pressure on you." "I do know, yes."

"Are you serious? And no one thought to clue me in on that?"

"I figured Viktor or Jayden would've told you," I say, shaking my head. "Honestly, with everything going on, I didn't even think about it. But you're safe, Cass. There's no reason for Viktor to keep playing bodyguard." She exhales sharply, her frustration evident. "So why is he then? Just being a pain in the ass."

"It's been a crazy time for all of us. I think Viktor's just... well, Viktor. He doesn't know how to stop caring once he starts."

right," Cass rolls her eyes. "He needs to learn some boundaries. I've just been

true, I don't

gaze sharpening. "Are you

pregnancy,

going through it,

enough doom and gloom, show me the house," she says, sitting back. "Let's see what you've got to work

is spacious but still has that charming, lived-in feel I want for the

the kitchen," I say, panning over the countertops and the large, dining space

says. "You're going to make this place amazing. Like

I say, climbing the stairs to the second floor. "But it's going to

narrow staircase leading to the attic, I

phone up

dying to explore it, but I told them they have to wait until I check

"That staircase looks like a

but I've been up here a couple of times, and it feels solid

climb,

look. Some really amazing things, I'l need some expert help. Might

know. How's Jayden

hesitate, my grip

having Judy to stress over has opened

proud of

onto the attic landing. I open the attic door which creaks long