534 Before Brussels

(Jayden)

The sun's barely up, but the construction crew is already on-site, working like a well-oiled machine.

The new unit will go up fast-modular design, pre-fabricated, delivered on a truck, and put together in a day. Efficiency at its finest.

I must admit the sheer thrill of bringing a massive project to completion like this is something I've missed since I left Nexus Global in Viktor's hands. Bobby is already there, sleeves rolled up, soaking up everything he can from the tradesmen. That kid is going places. He's never afraid to do the work.

I sip my coffee, watching as the walls come together like a giant LEGO set. Inside, Kit and River are sitting with Anne, going over the final details of their contract.

They arrived at 6am-Kit in a hoodie with some obscure gaming logo, River in ripped jeans and a paint-stained sweater. It should look unprofessional, but somehow, it just works for them.

Winona steps out onto the porch, Henry on her hip, rubbing her eyes like she's still half-asleep. "You really had to do this now? It's barely 7am."

I smirk. "You want them to live in the barn? Thought I'd get it done before I leave."

She leans into me when I wrap an arm around her waist. "It must be costing a fortune," she murmurs.

"It's an investment," I say simply. "Adds value to the property, makes life easier, and most importantly, keeps our kids taken care of. Worth every cent."

She presses a kiss to Henry's head, watching as the workers maneuver the chains into place for the crane to lift the first section. "Still. You didn't have to do it all today."

"I did," I correct. "I need to know it's applicable before I go."

She doesn't argue because she knows me. I don't half-ass things.

Kit and River come out and just stare at the work getting done and the trucks with the two prefab unit sections.

thought we'd be moving into a

admits. "But we figured a separate unit would give you more independence. You're part of the family, but you still get your

means I can play games at 2 a.m. without anyone judging

him. "We're trying to

laughs. "Chill, babe. I'm

you're still up at 6 a.m. when Henry decides it's

have now and added in some changes. Everything is signed and

be

"Awesome. We'll get you two settled in soon. Winona has a board meeting later today, but I'll handle the kids for that. Let's say you two

my watch. "Tomorrow

slightly. Not enough for most people to notice. But I

hand. "We got

can go do some shopping for some stuff to make it feel like home," River

Fab idea. Let's do

later." I say as they

you take Henry now? I have to get ready for this meeting and I'm already on

You

trying to see how well I

you are, so

"On paper, I'm prepared."

every way." I take Henry and Winona finishes her

know. I can do

She deserves this. I know she'll make this company into

pang of pain passes through

with Winona. Taking his own life before we could work through that.

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