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."

for him to elaborate, but he doesn't. I hate his silence. It's

find another place for

Alejandro hums, stepping closer, his hands clasped behind his back. "No need. I'm leaving this city.

from

the locks changed?"

gaze. "Possible but why would she

"Exactly."

"Coincidences happen."

now-coincidences are a fool's comfort. I don't believe in them." A chill snakes down my spine, but I don't let it show. "What are you

"That your little friend might know more than she's letting

"How?"

in here. Maybe someone else told her. I don't know but I do intend to

sounds like the most wanted man in the world fleeing from a bullet with

snaking web he's created. A web loyal to him because to not be, means death for you and for anyone close to you.

generations of sleepers who are ready to do his bidding. Kids picked off the streets who have a better life now. Kids

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

door again. "It could be a routine

perhaps she's not as naive as you are acting right now. Perhaps she knows exactly what you've been using this place for. Perhaps... you are protecting her because

into my purse. "Cass hates me.

"If Cass does

She was my first real friend. I shouldn't have let that happen, but I did. We can't be friends anymore, but I don't want her dead

don't think that's

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

have to. I know she would

chuckles, reaching out to brush a hand down my arm. It's meant

emotions and feelings, they

is stronger. Family is everything. You know I will look out for you," he murmurs. "Just astalways have."

swallowing past the lump in my

have someone near her in Brussels," he says lightly. "Someone I know can

too big