Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband novel Chapter 534

(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-asleep. “You really had to do this now? It’s barely 7am.”

I smirk. “You want them to live in the barn? Thought I’d get it done before I leave.”

She leans into me when I wrap an arm around her waist. “It must be costing a fortune,” she murmurs.

“It’s an investment,” I say simply. “Adds value to the property, makes life easier, and most importantly, keeps our kids taken care of. Worth every cent.”

She presses a kiss to Henry’s head, watching as the workers maneuver the chains into place for the crane to lift the first section. “Still. You didn’t have to do it all today.”

“I did,” I correct. “I need to know it’s applicable before I go.”

She doesn’t argue because she knows me. I don’t half-ass things.

Kit and River come out and just stare at the work getting done and the trucks with the two prefab unit sections.

“This is insane,” River says. “I thought we’d be moving into a guest room or something.”

“We thought about that,” Winona admits. “But we figured a separate unit would give you more independence. You’re part of the family, but you still get your own space.”

Kit grins. “Sweet. That means I can play games at 2 a.m. without anyone judging me.”

River elbows him. “We’re trying to look professional here…”

Kit laughs. “Chill, babe. I’m just joking.”

Winona smirks. “As long as you’re still up at 6 a.m. when Henry decides it’s wake-up time, it’s fine by me.”

Anne steps out with a tray of coffee. “We’ve finalized going over the routines the kids have now and added in some changes. Everything is signed and sealed. They’re officially on board.”

Winona beams. “Welcome aboard. You’re stuck with us now.”

“Happy to be here.” River smiles.

I nod, relieved. “Awesome. We’ll get you two settled in soon. Winona has a board meeting later today, but I’ll handle the kids for that. Let’s say you two and officially start tomorrow.”

River glances at me. “When do you head out?”

I glance at my watch. “Tomorrow afternoon.”