Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband novel Chapter 280

280 Facing the Danger 

(Winona) 

The helicopter blades beat above me as I jump out of the chopper. My heart pounds in sync with the relentless thrum. Gus is standing there, waiting for me, his face stone cold. 

The same damn unreadable expression he always wears. 

My mind is a mess. I keep thinking about Jayden. I’ve walked out on him on our wedding day. But this? Gus has a lot to answer for and I don’t care what he says. 

He will help me get Cass out and then he can go back to wherever he came from and leave us alone. 

“Gus,” I start, stepping up to him, my voice sharp, cutting through the noise of the blades. “You knew this was about Jayden from the start, didn’t you?” 

He doesn’t even flinch. “No. But now I know they are after Jayden to get to me.” 

“Goddamn it.” I throw my hands up. “So, Cass was taken just to get to me, and I was supposed to lure Jayden right into a trap, is that it? This whole thing is because of you and whatever it is you’re involved in!” 

His eyes flicker with darkness, but he doesn’t say a word. 

“You left Jayden with Judy, you let him grow up thinking he wasn’t worth shit, and now you’ve dragged him into some other nightmare.” I’m yelling now, the anger bubbling over. 

“I didn’t want this to happen.” His voice is steady, but I can see his fists clenching at his sides. 

“Didn’t want this to happen?!” I spit, stepping closer to him, my chest heaving. “All Jayden and I ever wanted was a normal life–a chance to raise our family in peace.” 

“I want that too, Winona. Truly.” 

“And now my sister is in danger, my wedding’s been wrecked, and it’s all because of you and whatever unlawful schemes you’re mixed up in!” 

He stays quiet, taking it like he deserves it, but that just makes me angrier. “You’re going to get us out of this mess, Gus. You better have a plan.” 

Gus finally breaks his silence, his voice tight. “Winona, it’s not that simple. I’m doing everything I can.” 

“Everything you can?!” I almost laugh at the absurdity of it. “That’s not good enough. You owe Jayden the truth. He deserves to know why this is happening, why they want him. Why they want you over a barrel.” 

Gus’s eyes narrow slightly. “I can’t tell him everything.” 

“Bullshit,” I snap, crossing my arms. “He’s your son! He’s in danger because of you, and you’re telling me you can’t give him the full story? You’ve got some nerve, Gus.” 

“There are other people involved–other lives at stake.” He looks away, his jaw tight. “This goes beyond just you and Jayden. There’s a bigger picture.” 

“Yeah, I have a bigger picture too, Gus. My family.” I tell him my voice trembling with barely contained fury. 

I don’t stop. “My sister is goddamn bait. She’s sitting somewhere, scared out of her mind. I’m getting her 

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280 Facing the Danger 

out of there, and you are going to help me.” 

Gus finally looks at me, something shifting in his gaze. We are talking about worldwide corruption at the highest level.” 

My stomach twists. “So you are involved in something shady. You’ve been lying to all of us.” 

“It’s not that simple,” he repeats, his tone harder now. “I do what I do to protect people. I’ve made choices. Dangerous choices.” 

I stare at him, disbelief hitting me like a wave. “And now, our lives are threatened. Great work protecting, well done.” 

Gus looks away again, unable to meet my eyes. “Things are never as simple as they seem.” 

I shake my head, anger and fear boiling inside me. “I’m going to get Cass back. I’ll meet their ransom demand but I’ll make them take me to her first or at least get eyes on her.” 

He nods slowly. “I’ve got the resources for the ransom. More cash ready if you need it.” 

I glance at the bag he hands me. Cash and jewelry. “I need a tracker,” I say, turning back to Gus. Something small. I want to make sure they take me to Cass, and I need to know you’ll have a way to find 

us 

Gus hesitates. “You’re going in there alone?” 

“Of course I am,” I snap. “I’m getting to Cass, and then you’re going to send in a chopper and get us out.”