Semua Bab Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband: Bab 571 - Bab 580

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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.”