Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband

371 Trusting Viktor (Winona)

The car ride is quiet at first, the gentle hum of the engine almost soothing as I gather my thoughts. Viktor glances at me briefly in the mirror. I need to explain where I'm going and why.

"Thank you," I say, breaking the silence. "For everything you do for Jayden, and for us."

He nods, keeping his eyes on the road. "It's my job, Winona. Gus knew you'd need someone you can trust."NôvelDrama.Org owns this.

"Because of Judy?" I venture.

"That and also what he was involved in. Some people have long memories."

There's a calm steadiness to him that rubs off on me.

"Can I ask you something, Viktor?"

He nods, waiting.

"Do you trust everyone on Gus's staff? I mean, really trust them?"

There's a flicker in his eyes, a hint of caution. "I trust that Gus hired them with a purpose. But," he hesitates, choosing his words carefully, "even the most trustworthy people can be persuaded to change. loyalties if the stakes are right." "Except you?"

"I work for Gus. Not Nexus Global."

"But why are you so loyal to Gus?"

"He helped me and my family. Gave my father back his dignity. That is something I can never repay."

It's as close to an answer as I need.

cannot be spoken of. Not even to Jayden, Ist "I need you to take me to a pharmacy," I say quietly. "But this that beyond your scope of work? Are you able to keep my confidence, or are you loyal to Jayden only?" Viktor doesn't blink, just nods. "I can do this for you. Gus asked me to care for the family, not just Jayden. You need someone to trust. I will be that person."

I glance out the window, "I have a... situation I need to keep private. I will tell Jayden if the need arises." He glances at me, a flicker of understanding passing across his face. "You don't need to explain. Whatever you need, Winona, stays between us.

Relief floods through me, the kind that only comes when you're on the edge of too many unknowns and find someone willing to stand with you.

"That old woman at the bbq. She told me I was pregnant. Do you think she's genuine? I mean is she usually right? I'm worried she may be working for Judy

"I know she is well respected for her integrity around the locals. Is she always right? I don't know."

"I can't be pregnant, Viktor. I have issues, health issues The doctors said I'd never get pregnant again."

371 Trusting Viktor

"Doctors can be wrong."

1 know. But this is so messy. My hopes are up and I know this is going to kill me to find out I'm not. But, if I was, that might kill what I have with Jayden."

1 see. He loves you very much."

"I know. But, before we married. I had well... let's just say, I explored a little. Jayden knew, we talked about it. I was probably being selfish but I'd only ever been with Jayden and he's been with other women, and 1 worried I couldn't meet his needs..." I gush. The words all rushing out.

""You are human. I understand."

"But the others, Jayden knows them, and if I'm pregnant... I mean only ever had unprotected sex with Jayden. But precautions can fail."

"Let's get you that test. That is the first step."

"Thank you," I murmur. "Judy will take every inch of any of this information to try and destroy us. No one can know I'm getting a test."

Viktor's hands tighten on the wheel, his calm veneer just barely holding, a flash of something darker in his gaze. "Then let's make sure Judy stays in the dark."

"I'm not sure that's even possible."

"Leave this to me. The owner is a friend of my mother. She has delivered all her babies. She will tell no one. As a personal favor to me."

We pull up outside a small pharmacy tucked into the corner of a quiet street, away from the bustling center. Viktor steps out, nodding once as if to say he has it under control. My eyes fill with tears. I'm so scared about what the test means.

For a second, I picture Jayden's face. If this is real, I will tell him, and it'll open a can of worms. But if it's negative... Well, that unlocks a very dark box inside my head. Viktor is back with a small, wrapped package. He hands it to me before he starts the car again and joins the traffic flow.

As we drive back to the mansion, I glance at him, my heart pounding. "Viktor, you do know Judy, don't you?"

"I know what she's capable of, and I know she doesn't give up easily. You are right to be wary. I'll try and uncover who is in her pocket. But honestly, we may never know."

"I don't want us to live our lives in the shadow of her crazy notions over what a mother should be. I get she loves Jayden, but she doesn't own him. She gave birth to him and raised him, but she isn't meant to control his behavior as an adult. It's wrong." "I agree. Let's take this step by step. Stay wary but so what if she gets reports back that you and Jayden are happy?"

"Exactly what we said. But it worries me it will trigger her to do more."