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531 The Right Fit
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Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 532 Unconventional Perfection
(Jayden)I’m trying not to feel like we’re auditioning for the next season of Who Wants to Join the Brennan Circus. And I’ve already taken two calls from our afternoon shortlist saying they’ve taken other positions.That leaves two for this afternoon’s session.The first is Eric, a fresh-faced twenty-something with dreadlocks, wearing a tie-dye hoodie and Birkenstocks. He walks in like he’s about to lead a yoga retreat, and I immediately have doubts.“Thanks for coming in, Eric,” I say, extending a hand.Eric gives me a two-handed shake and beams. “Namaste, Mr. Brennan. Your aura is very welcoming.”Winona shoots me a look, her eyebrow practically climbing into her hairline.“I’ve worked as a live-in nanny for two families,” Eric says, his voice calm and measured. “I focus on mindfulness practices for children—teaching them to ground themselves, manage their emotions, and find inner peace.”Anne furrows her brow. “And how do you handle structure? Rules? Boundaries?”Eric tilts his hea
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(Winona)“To be fair,” River says, “we didn’t know why we were coming. Gus just said to meet some cool people.”“And hang out with some kids,” Kit adds. “Mission accomplished.”I stiffen and I’m not sure whether to yell at Gus or just accept defeat.“They’re great!” Bobby exclaimed, looking up from the Switch. “Kit knows all the cool games. He’s way better than you, Dad.”“Thanks, son,” Jayden mutters dryly.“And River’s an artist!” Abbey adds, holding up the sketch—a surprisingly detailed picture of Abbey wearing a glittery crown.“It’s beautiful!” I say, surprised.“Thanks,” River answers. “Your kids are pretty inspiring.”“They’ve been telling us all about their adventures in Europe,” Kit looks genuinely amazed. “They’ve seen more of the world than we have. We love to travel. But funds are an issue. We find private gigs more profitable than formal teaching jobs. And less… regimented.”“With all due respect, you might not be ready for the chaos these four cause.”River nods. “I come
Last Updated : 2025-02-05Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 534 Before Brussels
(Jayden)The sun’s barely up, but the construction crew is already on-site, working like a well-oiled machine.The new unit will go up fast—modular design, pre-fabricated, delivered on a truck, and put together in a day. Efficiency at its finest.I must admit the sheer thrill of bringing a massive project to completion like this is something I’ve missed since I left Nexus Global in Viktor’s hands. Bobby is already there, sleeves rolled up, soaking up everything he can from the tradesmen.That kid is going places. He’s never afraid to do the work.I sip my coffee, watching as the walls come together like a giant LEGO set. Inside, Kit and River are sitting with Anne, going over the final details of their contract.They arrived at 6am—Kit in a hoodie with some obscure gaming logo, River in ripped jeans and a paint-stained sweater. It should look unprofessional, but somehow, it just works for them.Winona steps out onto the porch, Henry on her hip, rubbing her eyes like she’s still half-a
Last Updated : 2025-02-06Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 535 The Boardroom Battle
(Winona)Today isn’t just any meeting—it’s the meeting. The one where the board either gets behind my vision for the app’s future or decides I’m just a placeholder CEO with a famous name.I step out of the bedroom, grabbing my portfolio from the dresser. Jayden is in the kitchen like he doesn’t have a million things to do before he leaves for Brussels.He looks up as I walk in, his gaze sweeping over me in that slow, assessing way.“Wow! Stunning. You look like you could fire everyone before they’ve even said hello,” he says, smirking.I huff, placing my portfolio into my leather briefcase. “I’m considering it.”“Nervous?”I scoff. “No.”He raises an eyebrow. “Winona.”“Fine, I’m nervous. Only a lot,” I quip.Jayden folds his arms. “They’d be idiots not to get behind you. You’ve already proven it’s your priority.”“That doesn’t mean they’re going to just hand me the budget I need,” I counter. “The marketing strategy is aggressive. The rebrand isn’t cheap. The amount of money I’m askin
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(Winona)“You built an entire house in a day?” I call as I approach this fully-fledged construction site.Jayden turns showing his sexy grin. “Not a house. A self-contained unit. Well, two put together, actually.”I stare at him, then at the building. “Jayden, this isn’t a unit. This is definitely a house.”He shrugs. “Semantics. Just the services need connecting by the contractors and it’s livable. We got lucky hooking in the plumbing and running the power in.”I plant my hands on my hips. “Fast-tracking like this must have cost a fortune.”“It’s an investment,” he says easily. “It adds value to the property, it gives Kit and River privacy, and it makes sure we don’t lose good nannies because they don’t have their own space.”I exhale, running a hand through my hair. “You didn’t have to go this hard, Jayden.”He steps closer, cupping my cheek. “You know me, babe, I always go hard.” He gives me a cheeky wink.“Lord, can you not, right now.” I laugh.“Anyway, it’s done. For my family.
Last Updated : 2025-02-08Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 537 Unfinished Business
(Lisa)I stare at my phone, half-considering throwing it out the window.Logan Bennett.The text sits there, taunting me. Of course he’d have my number on record. But I still wasn’t expecting him to flick me a text anytime soon.Can I stop by? We need to talk.I want to say no. But it has to be dealt with. I know I have to make a decision.I’m free tomorrow.No reply after a few minutes. Whatever. I’m easy either way, buddy.I sigh, slumping back on my couch. Thanks for reminding me just before bedtime that my entire life is a tangled mess of secrets, unanswered questions, and morning sickness.I think about the USB. Still untouched in the back of my cupboard. Still part of shit I don’t want to deal with. I don’t need to deal with whatever is on there. It won’t change one thing I’m dealing with now.It can stay in the cupboard.A sharp knock at the door pulls me out of my spiral. I drag myself up and swing it open.And there he is.Same damn face. Same damn eyes.But different.“Oh… y
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(Lisa)Staring at my bedroom ceiling won’t change anything. But I don’t know what else to do.Arms crossed over my stomach, pressing down like I can stop this from happening. Like I can physically hold it all in—this pregnancy, this entire fucking disaster.This isn’t happening. It can’t happen.But it is.The numbers keep running through my head. Twelve weeks. Three months. That’s a whole damn trimester. This is real, and there’s no taking it back.How the hell can this be happening?I squeeze my eyes shut, jaw clenched. I know exactly how. The last night with Lance. The one where he let himself feel what we had. The one where I thought—stupidly, so fucking stupidly—that we might actually get it right.That night we weren’t as careful as we could’ve been. But I have contraception, I thought it would be fine.Now he’s gone, and I’m stuck holding the last piece of him.The phone buzzes on my nightstand. Winona.I hesitate, then grab it.“How’d your day go? You okay?”“Fine. Just tired.
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(Cass)By the time the last dish is stacked, my arms feel like they’re made of lead. My back aches, my hands sting from endless scrubbing, and I swear I’ll smell like onion peels and garlic skins for the next month. It’s nearly two a.m. But I’m still standing. Barely. The Brussels estate kitchen is a monster. The lunch service alone had my head spinning—three different menus running at once, dignitaries arriving early, last-minute changes because some VIP decided they’re suddenly vegan but still want the flavor of foie gras. Fine dining is bullshit. And I love it. I grab a clean cloth and wipe the sink and counters dry, catching my blurry reflection in the shiny steel of the dishwasher. Flushed cheeks, hair barely contained in my headscarf, exhaustion written all over my face. The executive chef—aka Satan in a toque—barks at the nightshift team, sending them scrambling into action while I keep my head down. I learned that trick fast.Do the grunt work, keep your mouth shut, don
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Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 582 Facing Facts
(Jayden)I sit in my office, staring at my computer. Winona’s last message on my mind. We’re good. We’re not. I know deep down she doesn’t mean that right now. But this is what happens when billion-dollar business empires get involved. Hard choices have to be made and they are not always the romantic ones.Even having enough money to go do whatever the hell we want doesn’t mean we get to do that… far from it. Winona and I have both made a commitment to these respective businesses and every single employee in them.We can’t just walk away when things get tough. Like a marriage. But I know I need to fix this little bleed before it becomes a gaping wound. She’s in an emotionally fragile state now. I know that. Emotions make things messy.I’ve called Viktor in because he is the logical, call-me-on-my-shit attitude I need right now. At this point I’m not sure that downing tools and heading back to Winona is the right thing to do. But I can’t ignore that we are in crisis.I love her. I
Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 581 No Easy Answers
(Lisa)Logan is waiting near my office when I walk in, coffee cup in hand. “Good morning.”“Is it?”I don’t even make it to my desk before he speaks again. “How are you?” he shuts the door behind him.I let out a sharp exhale. “If you mean, did I tell Winona yet? The answer is yes.”Logan nods, watching me carefully. “And?”I drop my bag onto my desk, resisting the urge to rub at the tension in my neck. “And it went as well as you’d expect.”“Which is?”I let out a humorless laugh. “Pretty shit. She took it like Winona takes everything—with too much feeling and too much hope. And I gave her bith barrels because I’m pissed at the world silently judging me.”“Or pissed at yourself for judging yourself.”“Whatever.”Logan doesn’t know me well enough to know when to stop. “She wants you to wait and see if you’ll change your mind.”“Obviously.” I grab a water bottle from my fridge and eye all the different packaged drinks stocked in there. “I don’t need all this crap in my fridge. No point
Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 580 Another Argument
(Winona) My phone vibrates against the kitchen counter.Jayden’s name flashes on the screen. Not the family call, just him. I hesitate for a second before picking up. “Hey. I hope you’re still going to talk to the kids later…” His voice is low, a little tired. “Sure am. Just wanted to check in after your message. There’s something important behind that ‘miss you’ isn’t there?” Something in me softens at that. “It’s so good to hear your voice.” “You’ve been on my mind too. Okay, spill the tea.” I sit down on the stool at the island. “Lisa and I had a fight Sunday night.” Jayden is quiet for a beat. “Yeah?” I rub my temple. “It was bad. She wasn’t herself and I’m sure she never meant all she said… but she finally told me what she’s been hiding. Well, I guessed and asked her.” Jayden doesn’t rush me, just waits. I let out a slow breath. “She’s pregnant.” The silence on the line is absolute. Then, “Lisa?” “Yeah.” Jayden exhales sharply. “Wow.” “That’s not even the big part.”
Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 579 Career Crossroads
(Cass)I tap my fingers against the counter, waiting as the line rings. Winona picks up on the third ring, her voice instantly wary.“What happened?”I huff, shifting my weight as I glance around the industrial kitchen. “Why do you assume something happened?”“Because we only spoke the other day. Or maybe you just miss me that much.”“Firstly, I do miss you.” I exhale, lowering my voice. “Secondly, I think I’m done in this kitchen, Winona.”Silence. Then, “done? As in ‘I had a bad shift’ done or ‘I’m about to throw a middle finger at my contract and vanish’ done?”I scrape my thumbnail against the gleaming stainless-steel counter. “The second, but I won’t just leave. I don’t think this is for me.”She sighs. “Cass, you’re still under protection. If you up and leave, that’s going to be a problem. Jayden, Viktor, the entire estate security team, they’re not going to let you just walk.”“I don’t care anymore,” I mutter. “I want my life back. I didn’t come here to play the estate’s charit
Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 578 Reflections
(Winona) Vault is unstoppable. It doesn’t need me obsessing over every detail anymore. The numbers are through the roof, the media won’t shut up about us. The White House dinner in a week is confirmation that this is more than just an app, it’s a movement. I should be celebrating. But instead, I’m sitting here, scrolling through headlines. Ever since I’ve been a part of the Jayden Brennan juggernaut the media have scrutinized everything about me. I’m used to seeing my name everywhere.I know I should just stop looking. I wonder how life would have been for me if I never fell hopelessly in love with Jayden Brennan? I guess I wouldn’t have Abby and I’d never give her back for anything.But keeping all of this drama out of her life has not been easy. I wonder if I’d just stayed away from this place how life would’ve been. Judy always hated me. Even in the times she seemed like she was becoming more accepting, or when she understood me as a mother.Hell, there was a point where I belie
Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 577 Café Truce
(Winona)I barely slept. The crying dream came again, the same way it always does—loud, desperate, just beyond my reach. I wake up gasping for breath every time.Then I slept late and this is my third coffee ,and I was meant to be in the office two hours ago. I just can’t today.It took me forever to get to sleep. The argument I had with Lisa, the things she said about me were on replay in my mind. I know she’s not herself. I know she doesn’t want to not be friends anymore.But Lisa always tells it like it is. The delivery may have been way more frantic, but I know she spoke her mind about Jayden and I. And I can’t believe that her opinion of me has gotten that low.She is my best friend and I love her. She’s also in a very hard place right now and I want to be there for her in any way I can.I grab my phone to call her and scroll through notifications. Lisa’s name pops up.Can we meet?I hope that this is to smooth things out between us. I want to apologize for putting pressure on he
Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 576 No Way Out
(Lisa)I don’t cry. I never cry. Except now, when I’ve done nothing but cry for the past hour, and I have no idea how to stop. Curled up on my couch, knees pulled to my chest, I wonder how life got so complicated. My whole world is now crammed with the kind of emotions I don’t know how to process. I never knew this shit existed.This is why I avoid emotions. This is why I built an entire life around not dealing with shit. Because when I do, when I let myself actually feel things, everything crashes in at once, and I’m drowning. I hate this. I hate all of it. I hate that Winona showed up and made me say it out loud. I hate that she looked at me like I was breaking in front of her. I hate that I probably did. I hate that she thinks I’ll change my mind. I won’t. I don’t want this. I never have. And now, I can’t run from it. I can’t drink my way out of it. I can’t party my way out of it. I can’t distract myself or whatever the hell else I used to do before my whole life turned into t
Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 575 Not In My DNA
(Lisa)“Lisa,” Winona says, voice low, steady. “It’s not the worst news in the world.” I let out a sharp, humorless laugh. “Maybe not for you. But for me? This isn’t something negotiable.”“A lot of women think that. But it works out. Having a baby can be the most amazing thing…”I shake my head, wiping at my face furiously. “I don’t want this. I never have. And I know… I know… that has to kill you to hear, after everything you’ve been through. After everything you’re still going through. But it is what it is.” Winona doesn’t flinch. She doesn’t pull away or let even a flicker of judgment cross her face. But I know this has to be killing her inside. “Lisa,” she says softly. “You can always tell me anything. No matter what I’ve been through.” “I’m sorry. But you just lost your baby and the chance to have another one. How can I expect you to not be bothered by the fact that I don’t want this one? This is not just disliking the same cocktail or some fashion trend. This is a fundament
Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband 574 Confrontation Incoming
(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
