Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

519 Fanning Flames

(Cass)

I stride through the penthouse, my stiletto heels clicking against the marble floor with purpose.

I know I look good-stunning, actually. This dress hugs every curve just right, and the deep emerald green makes my eyes pop.

Tonight is about reminding myself that I have a feminine side and I'm not afraid to use it. Gabriel may have been part of my past, but I'm going to show him just how irresistible the present me is.

But as I head towards the elevator, Viktor steps out, his tall frame filling the space and his expression hard as stone. He crosses his arms and plants himself directly in front of the doors. "Ready for your date then??" he asks, his voice low, almost a growl.

"You know I am," I reply, refusing to let him intimidate me. "Unless you plan to stand there all night."

His eyes rake over me, lingering just a second too long on the neckline of my dress before snapping back to my face. "You're really going out with Gabriel." It's not a question. "Yes, I am." I tilt my chin up defiantly. "And you're going to step aside so I don't keep him waiting."

He doesn't move. "Cass, you're playing with fire. Do not mention what you told us."

I roll my eyes. "Save the lectures, Viktor. I'm a big girl. I can handle myself."

He leans closer, his voice dropping. "This isn't a game."

"No, but Gus said to go about my normal life. So, I am. Also, none of your business," I snap, brushing past him to hit the elevator button. "Just stay out of my life, Viktor." "We're leaving tomorrow evening. Be ready."

"Noted," I say, turning back to the elevator. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date to get to."

As the elevator doors slide shut, I catch his reflection in the polished metal. He's still watching me, his fists clenched at his sides.

Good. Let him stew.

***

The restaurant is breathtaking.

an ambiance of elegance. Gabriel guides me to our table with his hand in the small of my back. He pulls out my chair but before I sit he takes

he says. "You

onto the chair as he pushes my chair underneath me. The table is secluded, tucked away behind a partition that

it can't have been cheap

glass, his gaze never leaving mine. "You are sexier than ever," he says, his voice smooth. "You've

think

a playful smile tugging at his lips. "I

intoxicating, but there's

warmth of his words, the way his voice wraps around me like a favorite

the world. It's perfect to end my stay

me I didn't know existed. Something I'm really good at. It's a great

your mind. I know that. I'm

going on now. Your business, your green card. Brennan Industries. I can see you've become the man you

holds up his glass

weather. Gabriel was

girl into a woman in the most wonderful way. I'll always

***

life. Gabriel stands close, his hand brushing mine as

was perfect," he says

admit, my voice barely above

steps closer, his

he

makes me feel.

apart, I'm breathless. I'd love to take this further, but we can't go back to the penthouse. His kisses deepen. He knows all the right buttons to push and his hand is particularly close to one of those

he

townhouse is off-limits with my family there. But this isn't

tomorrow," I say, my voice steady despite the