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."

"Because I don't need to know the details. You're in charge now. Wish you all the best, but don't expect me to play happy families." Gabriel

she going to step aside for

about the cartel and the smuggling ring to the authorities. The

makes me pause.

about to go into witness protection. It's the only way to keep her safe. I trust you

just want this over

buzzes in my pocket. It's the hospital.

voice is calm but firm. "Jayden, we're seeing another spike in Winona's blood pressure. We suspect it could be preeclampsia. We need to bring her out of the induced coma to assess her condition and

as possible. If

the safest course

be pregnant. Her life may be in danger. Her major organs may shut down, go

moment, I can't breathe. "I'll be right

reducing her meds now. We'll proceed with an ultrasound as soon as

I say, already heading for the door. "Cass is there, her sister. Tell

me.

get back to

"Has something happened?"

shaking my head. "Nothing

I'm leaving, my focus narrowing to

***

Images flash through my

hand resting on her growing belly, the way she looked at

miracle baby

her. I can't lose

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