218 Greg’s What??!!

(Judy)

I know there was a board meeting happening today. Whatever, I’ve honestly lost my zest for life anyway.

Maybe I’ll take up cruising life. There’s nothing here for me now. I can go be a prisoner of my own doing in my castle after that.

My lawyer calls and I connect. “Hello.”

Mark’s voice comes through, tense and measured. “Judy, you’re not going to believe what I’m about to tell you.”

“Try me,” I say, rolling my eyes.

Lawyers always have a flair for the dramatic. I used to be able to trump the dramatic with a flick of my fingers. Those days are over. I have no battles left to fight.

“It’s about Jayden,” he begins, “he’s… well, he’s walked away from Brennan Industries.”

“What do you mean, ‘walked away’? That’s ridiculous. Jayden wouldn’t just leave. He’s not stupid.”

“I know it sounds unbelievable,” Mark says, his tone cautious. “But it’s true. He handed over half of his shares… to you.”

“To me?” My heart leaps at the thought.

Maybe, just maybe, he’s finally come to his senses. M