Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

523 Advice

(Mia)

Gus walks through the living room slowly, his gaze flicking over the ornate furnishings, the heavy curtains, the marble-topped tables.

His fingers trail along the edge of a sideboard, and for a moment, he looks lost in thought.

"You okay?"

He glances at me. "It's strange being here without her and having all her stuff still here. I'll see that it's all collected. There's some valuable pieces here."

"Judy's gone," I say bluntly, shrugging my shoulders. "You'll have to get used to it. This place is part of Brennan Industries now, I believe."

His mouth tightens, and he doesn't respond. Instead, he turns his attention to the window, looking out at the street below. I don't know what he's thinking, and honestly, I don't care. Gus being here isn't my concern-what he wants is. I know he says he's here to pick up Mama, but that doesn't fool me.

"You didn't come here to reminisce," I say. "What do you want?"

He turns back to me, his eyes narrowing slightly. "I want to know where your grandfather is."

My stomach flips, but I keep my expression neutral. "He's in custody. You know that."

"Don't lie to me, Mia," he says, his voice low and dangerous. "You and I both know he's not in custody. So where is he?"

I bristle, lifting my chin. "How should I know? I haven't spoken to him since I gave my statement and they arrested him."

Gus steps closer, his presence suddenly overwhelming. "You're lying."

betraying me. I begin to feel deep inside that my grandfather is not

would seem, my

me for a long moment, his gaze cutting through me like a scalpel. "If you're trying to play both sides, Mia, you need to think very carefully about what you're doing. Your grandfather isn't the kind of man you double-cross and walk away from." I force myself to meet his gaze. "I'm not playing both sides. I'm just

"If you want to survive, you'd better think about who you're siding with. Because if you choose

bright but tentative. She's dressed elegantly, as always, her dark hair

asks Gus as she glances between

course. I have a wonderful lunch place picked

turn, but then she pauses, patting her pockets. "I forgot my purse. I'll be

watch yourself with her," I say quietly, my voice laced

an eyebrow. "And

if you hurt

you're untouchable but remember who my grandfather is. He might be estranged from my mother, but if he finds out you've hurt her, he

moment, then smirks. "And what about you, Mia? What's your plan? Run back to your grandfather if things don't

don't think for a second that I'll just stand by and let you mess

leans in

the

game, Mia. And

à outmaneuver your net

better be damo

know exactly what I'm doing," I say, my voice steady

I'm standing, it looks like you're in

purse in hand. She

very much looking forward to talking with you without

behind them, my mind racing. "Have a wonderful lunch. "Mama, do you have your key?" "Yes, Mia.