FULL NOVELXO Chapter My CEO 328
328 My New Best Friend
(Winona)
Gus picks up on my uncertainty immediately. "If you let him, he'll come into his own at Nexus Global
I'm not sure I can stop him."
"This is the opportunity he needs to become the man he was meant to be. Where he can finally be sure of himself and his decisions."
"Maybe." I say slowly, but what if that man doesn't include his family?"
"He's not me." Gus says, a touch of sadness creeping into his voice. "Jayden won't ever walk away from his family like I did. He'll figure out how to balance it, but you need to let him prove himself."
"I'm trying." I admit, glancing around the penthouse that now feels too big and too empty
in it.
without Jayden
"But this distance... It's hard. He feels so far away, Gus. And I feel like I'm losing him to that world." My voice cracks, and I bite my lip, trying to pull myself together. "I can't get over there for another six weeks. Henry has tests to go through for a clearance." For some reason, I always know I can speak the truth to this man.
Gus is silent for a moment, then speaks firmly. "Let me see what I can do. Never take anything at face value. Look, there's one person I trust over there with my life, and you can too."
If he says Sofia Fernandez, I'll scream.
"Viktor Balázs. Head of Security. He's been with me through everything. He's the one you can put all your faith in when it comes to Jayden and the kids. He'll protect them, and you, your family unit, with his life, if necessary." Viktor. Who is this man who holds such trust from Gus?
"Please tell me that won't be necessary, I'm hoping for peace."
"Viktor's been through it all," Gus continues. "He's not like anyone else. He's real, he doesn't sugarcoat things. He cannot be bought."
"Nice change." I quip.
"He'll keep you grounded and make sure everything runs smoothly when you get to Europe. He can borrow a cup of sugar from a neighbor or bury a body.
"Okay. Wow. Why are you telling me all this?"
"Like I said I may not be able to call for a while. But there is a slight chance this could be turned around later. However, I have to move forward with the assumption that I'll die in confinement."
"Gus, that sounds awful, don't say that."
"It's reality. Just stand by Jayden and let him do what he has to."
"Okay."
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"Also, I think Gabriel really had nothing to do with Cass being kidnapped. But I'm still not convinced he isn't in with his grandfather on this. Time will tell I suppose. But there's no immediate danger now for your all."
"Thanks just doesn't seem enough."
"I put you all in that situation, so it's only fair I clean it up."
hope things work out for you." I really do. I've gotten to be friends with Gus and I'll miss him being around causing havoc. Especially with Judy.
"Winona, one more thing before the call shuts down, I have limited time unmonitored."
"Okay."
"Judy has inroads over there."
"What?!" What is he saying right now?
"Look, I'm not certain but some people might be on her payroll, if you get what I mean. Watch your back."
"Damn."
"But not Viktor. He'd never do that. Are you now understanding me?"
"Yes. Yes, I am." I hear a strange buzzing noise..
"Anyway,
Winona thanks for accepting the call and kiss the kids for Grandpa Gus. Goodbye."
The call ends, I sit in silence for a moment. Fucking Judy.
Oh well, lady, do your worst. I really don't give a fuck anymore. She's a known factor in my life as long as I'm with Jayden. I'll always be watching my back around her.
Also, what did he mean about looking into Henry's situation? Is he implying the doctor might be lying? What if Judy is paying him to stall me going? Pfft. As if she wouldn't try. It's actually a bit obvious. Perhaps I need the second opinion of Dr. Green. Abby heart surgeon. I know I can trust him.
But the man Gus puts his whole trust into, now intrigues me.
I grab my laptop and head for bed. I get changed and snuggle in. I really should be going to sleep.
I open my laptop, typing Viktor's name into the search bar. Not much comes up. Just the basics-his background in security, his work with Nexus Global as Gus's Head of Security.
Nothing flashy, nothing that explains who this enigma really is.
I dig deeper, my fingers flying across the keyboard. Then I find something-a vague reference to his military service.
Operative of Strategic Defense and Covert Operations (OSDCO)
Well, what the fuck does that mean?
I search the term.
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My breath catches as I read more. He's not just any security guy. His military title sends a chill down my spine.
It's top secret, almost impossible to find solid information on, but there are strong rumors about what that title really means.
No one will admit to it even existing, but this whistleblower site says the few that have held it answer only the president of the United States.
Apparently, operatives like Viktor are few and far between. They're trained in extreme survival situations, spending years in hostile environments. They can use anything as a weapon-anything. They're lethal, highly specialized. Why did I think Gus would employ anyone less to take care of him?
I sit back, staring at the screen. Viktor isn't just a bodyguard. He's... something else entirely. A man trained to survive any scenario. A man with a level of intensity I can't fully comprehend.
I mean, this isn't gospel but the information has to come from somewhere.
And now, this man is going to be around my kids.
I close the laptop, my heart racing. Gus trusts him, but is this sensible?
Is having someone this lethal, this dangerous, around my children really a good thing?
Then a laugh comes out of nowhere. The most lethal person I know is their damn grandmother. And Victor is definitely not aligned with her.
So, maybe I just found my new best friend.
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