Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband

76 Too Easy

(Ashlyn)

I laugh out loud. "Oh, Gus. You really are so bad." He's been flirting with me for weeks now. The old fool thinks he can manipulate me, but he has no idea who he's dealing with.

He grins, his eyes twinkling with that fake charm. "I'm always putty in a beautiful woman's hands."

"A woman who's pregnant with your grandchild. I mean, isn't that a little taboo?" I tease him back, playing the game with ease.

"I think you like a little taboo," he says as he gets up from the formal dining table. "Excuse me a second, my dear. I need the bathroom."

I smile sweetly. "Of course."

If only he knew. His attentions aren't fooling me. I know he's just trying to distract me from Jayden and Winona and their little family thing they have going on,

Fuck them. I'm playing stupid. It's easier to do what I need to do that way. Gus

nay think he's clever. Judy may think she's clever. But they aren't as clever as me. Jayden is mine. I'm married to him. I'll keep him.

This baby is my cover right now. What a stroke of luck. I never knew how I'd feel about being pregnant. hate kids. Last thing I want is one of the little leeches growing inside me. But they think it's made me a changed woman. Let them think that. When Gus leaves the room, I smile. He's so easy to manipulate. I've got him wrapped around my little finger.

But then I feel a sharp pain in my abdomen, and I double over slightly. I feel dampness in my panties. Shit. I can't lose this baby. Not yet. Not when it's my ticket to keeping Jayden. I press my hand to my stomach, willing the pain to go away. I straighten up as Gus returns, pretending everything is fine. "I think I'll head to bed early tonight, Gus. Feeling a bit tired. Thank you for a wonderful dinner." I've been stayin

with him since Jayden left.

He looks concerned, but only mildly. "Of course, dear. Get some rest."

I nod and make my way upstairs, my mind racing. If I'm going to lose this baby, I need to act fast. I need to make sure Winona is out of the picture for good. I go straight to the bathroom and check. Yes, it's blood.

I'm relieved in one way. I can't care for a baby.

So, if I'm going to lose my best asset to keep Jayden anyway, I may as well take Winona out at the same time. And if that brat of hers gets caught in the crossfire, so be it.

I lean back against the pillows, feeling the pain subside a little. I know this miscarriage will be the perfect opportunity to play the victim. Jayden will be devastated, and he'll need me more than ever.

And with Winona out of the way, there will be nothing stopping me from getting exactly what I want.

I feel another twinge of pain and grit my teeth. I need to rest. I need to be strong for the next part of

my plan. The darkness in the room seems to wrap around me like a comforting shroud, and I relish the

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thought of how perfect this will all be

As the pain subsides, I start to visualize the scene. I'll find a way to provoke Winona, push her buttons until she snaps. Then I'll make sure we're somewhere public, where Jayden and other can witness the accident." I'll fall,

clutching my stomach, and everyone will blame Winona for causing me to lose the baby.

It'll be perfect. Winona will be painted as the villain, and I'll be the grieving wife, the tragic figure who's lost everything. Jayden will turn back to me. The image of Winona being dragged away, blamed for my miscarriage," brings a smile to my lips, The next morning, I woke up, there's no pain now until I move. Something doesn't feel right. Okay. I need to get this done soon. No doctors, I can't have proof I knew I might miscarry. But this will call for me to go to Santa Monica.

I can't fly. I'll have to get my driver. But first I need to act on the plan that will have Winona at the edge of reason and she'll come at me when she sees me. I'll rest up for a few days here and then set off on my

journey.

That should be time enough for Winona's father to carry out the rest of the plan we had to prove to Jayden that she isn't sane anymore.

I'll make sure to be seen by everyone, looking weak and vulnerable. And then, when the moment is right, I'll confront Winona. I'll make her snap, and then I'll fall.

I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror. I smile, feeling a rush of satisfaction. This is it. The beginning of the end for Winona. And the start of my perfect life with Jayden.

I get what I deserve. I lay back against the pillows, my mind whirling with the possibilities. The more think about it, the more detailed my plan becomes. I can already see Winona's horrified face as she realizes she's been set up. The panic in her eyes, the desperate attempts to explain, all falling on deaf ears.

Jayden will be so consumed with guilt and sorrow that he won't see through my facade. He'll be mine again, leaning on me for support, seeking comfort in my arms.

With Winona out of the way, there will be nothing to distract him from me. I'll make sure he never looks at another woman again.

And Judy? She thinks she's untouchable, but I'll deal with her too. Once Winona is gone, I'll turn my attention to getting rid of Judy's influence over Jayden. I'll make him see her for the manipulative witch she really is. Slowly, I'll isolate him from everyone who might try to take him away from me.

I close my eyes, the pain in my abdomen now a distant ache, replaced by a burning determination. This is my game, and I'm playing to win. Winona doesn't stand a chance against me. Neither does Judy or Gus. By the time I'm finished, I'll have everything I've ever wanted.