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435 Operation Leaving Jayden
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(Winona)Lisa finally answers on the third attempt after I disconnect from Cass. “What, Winona?” she sighs, like I’m the biggest inconvenience in her life right now. I narrow my eyes at her tone. “Nice to hear your alive after ditching early last night and not telling me.” “Yeah, well, I was tired and this morning I’ve been busy,” she states. “Too busy to take five seconds to text me back?” She exhales. “What do you want?” I lean back on the couch, fingers tapping against my thigh. “I had the family call with Jayden. It was fine. Then I called Cass and something she said has my mind going.” Lisa is silent for half a beat too long before she says, “Okay?” “Apparently Jayden forgot to mention to me that he had lunch with Astrid today.” “So?”“So… he told me he hadn’t eaten and if you could see them together, Lisa. They have a connection. He’s so happy when he’s with her.”Lisa groans. “Oh my god, Winona.” I sit up straighter. “What?” “Maybe he just forgot to mention it. Maybe
Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 573 Performance
(Winona) The family call starts the way it always does—loud, fast-paced, full of overlapping voices. The kids all have their own devices except Henry, who is wedged next to me, babbling nonsense at the screen.Bobby is filling Jayden in on the contractor mentorship program, Sarah is talking about some school project she’s excited about, and Abby is holding up a drawing she made of the whole family, including Jayden, with a giant heart around us. Jayden listens, smiles in all the right places, asks the right questions. I do too. We laugh, we react, we make sure the kids feel every bit of love across the distance. It’s a well-rehearsed performance. That’s what it’s starting to feel like—performance. Because after the kids say their goodnights, River takes Henry, and I’m left alone with Jayden, there’s a beat of silence.“Long day?” I ask.“Yeah. Well, it will be when it ends. I’m still snowed under by reports that need reading. You?” “This is my first day off in ages and it’s been
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(Jayden)I walk through Nexus Global’s headquarters, the hum of conversation in multiple languages blending with the rhythmic click of polished shoes on marble.The entire building is alive, screens flashing updates on real estate acquisitions, pharmaceutical stocks, energy investments, telecom deals. It’s a controlled beast, and I hold the reins. The boardroom doors at the end of the hall are open. No doubt Hugo is already inside. I stride right in, glancing at my watch.“Ah, enfin,” he mutters, tapping his watch. “You’re late.” “I’m right on time.” I jerk my thumb behind me. “They are late.”Viktor and Matteo walk in behind me. Matteo moves like he owns the world, flashy suit. Flashy everything. He sure does have the Italian flair. Viktor, in contrast, is understated, composed, his presence quieter but just as commanding. Viktor is going to be CEO here. He doesn’t know it yet. But I’ve made up my mind. Right now he is going through the motions to please me but I know he’s still
Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 571 Day Off At Last
(Winona)“That wasn’t there before.” Anne comments on Kit and River’s little house.I grin. “Nope. Jayden had it put up the day before he left for Brussels.”Anne’s eyebrows lift. “In a day?”“You know how he is. He wanted to make sure Kit and River had their own space, and that I had all the help I needed close at hand.” I nod toward it. “It’s great. They love it. They fit in so well, Anne. Gus really hit the jackpot there.”Anne hums in approval. “I’m pleased.”The back door swings open, and Bobby runs, stretching his arms as he bolts towards Anne. He and Sarah were with Anne for some time before we adopted them and brought them into our family properly.I know how special she is to him and his sister, helping them leave their trauma behind and enjoy life. Like she did for me.“Nanny Anne! You’re finally back!” He almost knocks her over hugging her.Anne laughs. “Oh Bobby! I’ve missed you and you’ve grown another foot while I was away.”Bobby grins. “I’m already taller than Mom.”I
