Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

509 Gus’s Return

(Jayden)

Gus steps out, his posture as straight as ever, his piercing eyes scanning the surroundings like he's still in charge of the world. He looks older-more weathered-but there's still that unmistakable aura about him. The one that tells you he's better off as your friend than your enemy.

I climb out of the car, my leather boots crunching against the gravel as I approach him. Viktor lingers by the driver's side, watching, his face as stoic as ever. Not even a hint of a smile. "Jayden," Gus greets me, his voice steady, calm, as if he's walking out of a board meeting instead of a federal prison. "I didn't expect you."

"Gus," I reply, my tone neutral. I'm not playing doting son. There's too much history, too much unresolved. "How was the hospitality?"

A ghost of a smile tugs at his lips. "Let's just say I've had better accommodations."

Viktor steps forward, his arms crossed over his broad chest. "Let's not linger."

"Very well." Gus moves towards the car.

I follow and get into the back with Gus.

Viktor gets us on the road quickly.

I glance at Gus. He's staring out the window, his expression relaxed. For someone who's just walked out of prison for treason, he doesn't seem rattled.

"So," I say, breaking the silence. "What's next for you, Gus?"

He turns his head slightly, his sharp eyes meeting mine. "One step at a time. First, I need a shower and to get into some new clothes."

"You know I want to know how... involved in all of the smuggling stuff you're going to be? You have a chance to walk away from it for good. Let the feds take it over."

didn't come out of prison to start playing it safe, Jayden. There's work

network, I want no part of it. I've got

pull you into anything.

bluntly. "Because I'm done. Nexus Global is yours. Take it back. I never wanted

isn't mine anymore, Jayden. It's yours. And

"You built it. You

already made it something bigger, something better.

bubbling to the surface. "This isn't about me, Gus. It's about you not being able to let go. You've been chasing Don Alejandro for decades.

if the system is ever going to bring him down. Who the hell do you think

eyes are cold and

his throat, his voice cutting through

pulls into the penthouse's underground

the elevator. "Make yourself at home. I spend my evenings with the kids at the farmhouse. The penthouse is

and we

say, gesturing toward the guest suite. "Sorry, it's no

been lately. I appreciate your

pour myself a stiff drink. No doubt

comes back, he doesn't sit. "You okay?"

I hold my glass up, then immediately regret taking my mood out on Viktor. "Sorry.

You're not responsible

say quietly. "But

continue to expose himself to danger. It's Nexus. It's Winona. Losing the baby. It's... everything." I stop short of saying my best friend

he gets I mean that