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."

wait for him to elaborate, but he doesn't. I hate his

an issue. I'll find another place

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

myself from exhaling

think Cass had the locks

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

"Exactly."

"Coincidences happen."

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, but I don't let it show.

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

"How?"

told

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

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

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

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

"It

exactly what you've been using

my purse. "Cass hates me.

studies me. Then he steps forward, slow and deliberate. "If Cass does know anything... I'll find out and I'll take care of

happen, but I did. We can't be friends anymore, but I don't want her dead either. None of this is

don't think

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

I know she

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

and

friend. Not really. Blood is stronger. Family is everything. You know I will look out for you," he murmurs. "Just astalways have."

nod, swallowing past the lump in my

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

too big for