Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

540 A Lock and a Warning

(Mia)

The key doesn't turn.

I frown, twisting it harder, but the lock won't budge. I jiggle it, my pulse kicking up.

What the hell?

I step back, staring at the door of Cass's old apartment like it's personally betrayed me. She left here months ago, so there's no reason she should've changed the locks.

I know she's back in Brussels now and as far as I can see she never came near the place while she was back.

Unless she somehow knows I've been using it. Maybe Gus found out and tipped her off.

A chill creeps down my spine, but I shove it down. It's coincidence.

This is probably just a landlord thing. A random maintenance update.

But still. I know how this looks. I know how it will look to grandfather and I'm meeting him here before he leaves this city.

Behind me, footsteps echo through the dimly lit hallway. Slow. Measured. Unhurried.

I don't have to turn around to know who it is.

"Problem, mija?"

Don Alejandro's voice slides over me like oil-smooth, but suffocating.

I inhale slowly, plastering on a calm expression before facing him. He looks the same as always-immaculate suit, sharp eyes, the kind of presence that fills a room without trying. "Locks have been changed," I say, slipping the key back into my purse. "I guess it was inevitable."

His gaze flicks to the door, then back to me, unreadable. "Interesting."

to elaborate, but he doesn't. I hate his silence.

not an issue. I'll find another

I'm leaving

stop myself from

think Cass had the locks

would

"Exactly."

"Coincidences happen."

a long moment, then exhales as if disappointed. "You should have learned by now-coincidences are a fool's comfort. I don't believe in them." A chill snakes down my spine,

like it holds the answer. "That your little friend might know more than she's

"How?"

saw you coming in here. Maybe someone else told her. I don't know but I

all the time in the world. He never sounds like the most wanted man in

to not be, means death for you and for anyone close

ready to do his bidding. Kids picked off the streets who have a better life now. Kids who've grown, built families and are part of a community. People

"You always were clever, Mia. And yet, you don't seem to want to consider the possibility that

again. "It could

now. Perhaps she knows exactly what you've been using this place for. Perhaps... you are protecting her because she's

my purse. "Cass hates me. The

he steps forward, slow and deliberate. "If Cass does know anything... I'll find out and

way he says it makes my stomach twist. She was my first real friend. I shouldn't have let that happen, but I

don't think

His mouth curves slightly. "So protective of a girl who has no loyalty to you. Tell me, Mia, do you believe she would do the

I don't have to. I know she would and

down my arm. It's meant to be comforting. It

emotions and feelings, they

No one is truly your friend. Not really. Blood is stronger. Family is everything. You know I will look out for you," he

swallowing past

watching me, still assessing every flicker of hesitation. "I have someone near

too big for