Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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(Winona)

Gabriel Brennan and sbeauty.

He's wearing a sharp, tailored suit, his dark hair cut short with a mop of curls on top, exuding confidence with

every step.

There's no denying it, he's attractive. Dangerously so. But it's the woman with him that really catches my

attention.

She's stunning, a bombshell in every sense of the word Slim, with short, sleek hair and a dress that hugs her

curves like a second skin.

The way she carries herself, the way everyone in the room is watching her... there's something magnetic about

her. Something almost familiar.

| squint, trying to figure out who she is, and then Lisa jabsin the ribs, her eyes wide with disbelief.

""Holy shit," she whispers. That's Cass."

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1 freeze, staring harder. It is Cass. What the hell is she doing?

She's practically glowing, her usual dark, baggy clothes replaced with this slinky silver number that shows off

every inch of her body. A body that every male and half the females in the room wish they were escorting. "She's

with Gabriel?" | mutter, incredulous. "What the hell is she thinking?"

‘Lisa shrugs, sipping her champagne again, clearly entertained by the whole situation. "I don't know, but damn,

Winona. She looks hot."

| shake my head, my brain scrambling to process what I'm seeing. Cass... my little sister, standing there with

Gabriel Brennan like they're skind of couple. | can't even wrap my head around it.

Jayden's hand tightens on my arm, his face hardening. "Gabriel's thirty."

"And we don't know a damn thing about him," | add, feeling my protective instincts flare. "This can't be

happening."

Lisa sighs. "I hate to say it, but it is happening. She's obviously all in. Lucky bitch."

"She's only eighteen, Lisa. | don't even know if she's...well, you know..."

"Sexually active? Well if she isn't she will be soon." Lisa looks envious.

"Not if | have anything to say about it," | say, my voice low but firm. | watch as they make their way down the

staircase, Gabriel's hand resting possessively on Cass's lower back. It sends a chill down my spine. "What the

hell is he doing with her?" | whisper to Jayden. "Why would she even-?"

"Because Gabriel's charming." Jayden says, his jaw tight. "And Cass is vulnerable."

"Not for long." | mutter. My heart's pounding. Cass and Gabriel disappear into the crowd, but | can't stop staring

after them. | need to talk to her. Now.

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But before | can move, Judy appears in my line of sight again, moving toward the center of the ballroom like she

owns the place. | don't want to engage her, so turn back to Jayden.

"This is unbelievable. You can't tellhe's serious about Cass. He could command any woman in the room. | say

he's up to something."

"We can't just accuse him. And Cass can make her own decisions. We did at that age."

"Yes, and look how that turned out, Gabriel is close to Judy. | don't want Cass close to her."

"I'm hearing you, but you can't exactly forbid her."

"This is just Judy's way of getting under my skin without being obvious. Look at her with Gabriel. That's exactly

how she was with you in public. It's sickening." Jayden is quiet. "I guess she didn't take long to replace me."

"Does that worry you?"

"Hell no. He can have her." He checks his Rolex. "Look, | have to go to the stage." Jayden kisses my cheek. "I'll

see you at our table soon."

Break a leg, Jayden." | smile as he walks away.

Then | say to Lisa, "Something just doesn't feel right. | have to talk to Cass."

Then the bell rings indicating it's tto be seated for the speeches and dinner.

"Damn it. Cass is invited to our table. Do you think Gabriel will actually sit with us?"

"I hope so." Lisa says, still practically drooling.

"Can you get your head above your waist? You know as well as | do that Cass is out of her league here."

"Cass is real cool chick. You should give her more credit."

"I know that. But do you think he's really into her? | think he's playing games."

""Why would he?"

| realize Lisa doesn't know anything about Maria's father in Cuba and the possible links to crin the USA.

"Just a feeling | get. Not to mention Judy playing games with our heads and trying to look innocent."

"You know, all that may be true but we can't fix any of that tonight."

We walk into the dinner room. The tables look so amazing with fresh white flowers, electric candles and gleaming

settings. "You're right." | sigh.

"This is an important night for Jayden. Let's support him and leave the rest till later."

| can't shake the feeling insidethough. Cass looks like a cover model. Wearing make-up, heels, that

dress. It is not the Cass | know.

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| wonder where Mia is tonight? I'm sure all of this is because of her Influence.

We take our seats, and Lisa has an empty one next to Her, Jayden's is next toand there's a spot for Cass and

her plus one.

My nerves are on edge waiting.

Then | see them, coming across the room. Cass is looking at me. She is so stunning, | can't even believe we are

related.

She's a little taller thanand she looks every bit as mature tonight. But inside | know she isn't ready to get her

heart broken by a man like Gabriel. "Winona, Hi."

"Cass...| barely knew it was you. Wow!" is all | say.

| stand up and we hug.

"I've been trying snew styles." She shrugs. "You remember Gabriel?"

"Of course. Good evening, Gabriel. Nice to see you."

"Ah, it's my pleasure. Always an honor to accompany a beautiful young lady."

| want to choke him and say, 'too young. But | hold my composure.

"Let's sit. Salad will be served soon."

The bell chimes again and Jayden steps up to the microphone. My heart swells for him.

| sideways glance and see Gabriel's hand slide under the table onto my sister's thigh.

Then Lisa knocks the glass sideways, and it hits the table and splashes onto Gabriel's suit trousers. Oops, silly

me. I'm so sorry, Gabriel." She has the napkin and is trying to wipe it off the table and getting more on him. He

jumps up. "Excuse me. I'll go and clean up."

Lisa givesa wink.

"If you did that just to get rid of him so you can both lecture me, forget it," Cass snaps.

"He is a little old for you though, don't you think?" | blurt out before | can stop myself. Today's Bonus Offer