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."

but he doesn't. I hate his silence.

an issue. I'll find another place

his back. "No need. I'm leaving this city.

stop myself from

Cass had the

gaze. "Possible but why would she do that now, after

"Exactly."

"Coincidences happen."

should have learned by now-coincidences are a fool's comfort.

turns, examining the door like it holds the answer. "That your little

"How?"

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

has all the time in the world. He never sounds like the most wanted man in the world fleeing from a bullet with his

means death for you and for anyone close to you. If you care about those you love, you

bidding. Kids picked off the streets who have a better life now. Kids who've

curve, but it doesn't reach his eyes. "You always were clever, Mia. And yet, you don't seem to

again. "It could

exactly what you've been using

my purse. "Cass

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

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

think

curves slightly. "So protective of a girl who has no loyalty to you. Tell me,

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

down my arm. It's meant to be

emotions and feelings,

No one is truly your friend. Not really. Blood is stronger. Family is everything. You know I

nod, swallowing past

me, still assessing every flicker of hesitation. "I have someone near her in Brussels," he says

getting too big