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Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband novel Chapter 323

323 LateNight Introduction 

(Winona

I wake from my sleep and hear my tablet buzzing on my nightstand. The clock says 2 a.m. It can only be one person. I groan, my body exhausted, but I pick it up and connect

Jayden’s face fills the screen, bright and wide awake. He looks perfect, as always. Hey, babe, did I wake you?” he asks

Jayden, it’s 2 in the morning here. Of course you woke me.” I feel like I’ve only just gone to sleep

Sorry. I want to introduce you to someone really important. Sofla Fernandez. She’s head of public relations here at Nexus Global. She suggested I call you while she and I have some spare time.” 

I blink, trying to shake off the haze of sleep. Really?I ask, trying to hide the sharpness in my voice. How convenient for you both.” 

Yeah, and I thought it’d be great for you two to connect before you got here.He sounds so enthusiastic, like this is a business meeting I’ve been dying to take

damn 

Sure, Jayden,I say, trying not to sound pissed. I mean his heart is in the right place, but I’ve barely had any rest with Henry. Okay.I don’t want to dampen his enthusiasm. He’s been having a tough time by all 

accounts

The screen shifts, and there she is. Sofia Fernandez. Gorgeous. Perfect hair. Creamy cappuccino colored skin. Glowing like she just walked off a red carpet 

Sofia looks immaculate, while I sit here in bed, in a Tshirt that’s probably seen better days, my mess. My heart sinks a little as I catch sight of myself

hair

Hi, Winona,Sofia says, her Spanish accent rolling smoothly off her tongue, as if she’s practiced being this poised her entire life. Jayden’s told me so much about you. It’s a pleasure to finally meet the woman behind this stunning man.” 

Her tone is friendlytoo friendly. I’m immediately on edge. There’s something about the way she leans slightly into the camera, the plunging neckline of her blouse revealing very ample cleavage

My chest tightens. What is this, a business introduction or a damn show

Nice to meet you too,I force myself to say, swallowing my irritation. I try to focus on her words, but all I can see is the way she flicks her hair over her shoulder, like some kind of goddess

Sofia smiles, leaning in just a little more, her shining hair brushing against Jayden’s arm. spending almost every waking moment together, haven’t we, Jayden?” 

I’ll just bet you are, Sofia

We have sure been occupied, yes,Jayden says

We’ve been 

She gives a deep sexy laugh. Well I’m just trying to make sure he’s never bored while he’s adjusting to things here. Keeping him busy.” 

My jaw tightens. Never lonely? What the hell is that supposed to mean? I feel my hands gripping the tablet tighter as I glance at Jayden, waiting for him to react 

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But he’s just smiling, oblivious. Men are such dumbasses sometimes

That’s great, Sofia,I say through clenched teeth. I’m glad Jayden’s gotsupport.” 

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Jayden jumps in, clearly excited about the whole positive situation he’s created. I thought you two could bounce some ideas off each other later. Sofia’s really on top of the public relations game, especially at this level. I think you’ll learn a lot from her.” 

Learn a lot? His words are a slap in the face. Learn from her? The man who has always considered me the best at what I do in the world, who has always trusted my expertise, is now telling me I need to learn from Sofia

I feel heat rising in my chest, a mixture of anger and insecurity bubbling up, but I can’t say anything. Not right now. Nausea rises and I choke it back down

Sofia’s smile doesn’t fade. If anything, it gets wider. Of course. I’d love to share some of my insights, Winona. When you’re here in Brussels. I’m sure there’s plenty I can help with.” 

Great,I say flatly

If you get time away from being a mom, of course.Her words drip with condescension, as if I’m the amateur in this equation

Sure,I force out, keeping my tone as neutral as possible, though my insides are twisting

I’m trying not to lose my cool, but the way she’s leaning over Jayden, flicking her hair, showcasing those perfect natural curvesit’s too much

She’ll take his fucking eye out shortly

Sofia’s eyes gleam with amusement, like she knows exactly what she’s doing. Great. That way, you won’t have to worry about Jayden being overwhelmed. I’m looking after him, so you don’t have to

I feel my pulse quicken, a mix of anger and jealousy shooting through me. The way she’s talking, it’s like she’s already staked her claim, like I’m the outsider

And Jayden? He’s still clueless and grinning like a fool, completely missing the nuances in her words, in her body language. He doesn’t even see the way she’s looking at him

He’s too busy thinking this is all just about work, about business. I should probably be grateful he loves me so much he’s not looking elsewhere. But that doesn’t stop me wanting to throatpunch her

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