491 Walking Away

(Jayden)

I drop Viktor off at the penthouse, handing him the spare key fob. "Cat's in charge while you're here. Don't let him boss you around too much," I say with a smirk.

Viktor raises an eyebrow. "I'm sure I'll manage. Can't be more troublesome than your sister-in-law."

I let out a low laugh. "Truth."

"I'll get back here as soon as I can. I have some forward trajectory I need to discuss with you on Nexus Global. Help yourself to anything."

"I'll be here. If anything happens with Winona, please let me know."

"I will. Right... now it's time to go and finally put Brennan Industries behind me."

***

By the time I pull up outside Gabriel's hotel, I'm ready to let go and walk away.

I knock on the door and it opens. Gabriel is there looking as tall and suave as ever. I step into the suite, and he greets me with a firm handshake. "Jayden," he says, his tone even. "Thanks for coming." "No problem," I reply, keeping things brisk. "Let's get this done."

Gabriel gestures to the small conference table in the room, where a stack of documents waits. "It's all there."

"Great. Once you sign, the majority shares of Brennan Industries transfer to you, Eva, Ana and Mia equally."

I glance over the papers. Yes, it's all there in print. Equal shares. No first-refusal clauses. No need to babysit this mess anymore. "You think your sisters will sell their shares to you?" I ask casually, picking up a pen. "Are you going to ask them?" Gabriel shrugs, his confidence evident. "They were ready to sell before. I don't see why that would change now. But honestly, it's their decision. I'll handle it."

signature on the dotted line. "Because I don't need to know the details. You're in charge now. Wish

going to step

feeding information about the cartel and the smuggling ring

makes me pause. "Mia?

been instrumental," Gabriel says, his voice steady. "And she's about to go into witness protection. It's the only way to keep her safe. I trust you will keep

I just want this over with.

buzzes in my pocket. It's the hospital. My stomach tightens

firm. "Jayden, we're seeing another spike in Winona's blood pressure. We suspect it could be preeclampsia. We

soon as possible. If

the safest course

be in danger. Her major organs may shut down,

a punch to the gut, and for a moment, I can't breathe. "I'll be right back. This

meds now. We'll proceed with an ultrasound as

door. "Cass is there, her sister. Tell her everything you just told

watches me.

to get back to the

"Has something happened?"

second before shaking my head. "Nothing you need to worry about.

my focus narrowing to one thing: getting back

***

Images flash through my

belly, the way

another miracle baby

can't lose

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