The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 38

Chapter 38

The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 38: Bite Marks

Angela Pov

I stepped into Sean's office, and the moment the door clicked shot hind me, his

voice hit me like a brick.

"Christina

wanted you to try the soup she made. Why did you like to insult her?"

Insult her?

I was already regretting walking in here.

How h

had Christina managed to twist things so badly?

I glanced at Sean, unsure whether to be angry or confused. He didn't look upset, though-just mildly amused, like he was enjoying this. His lips curled into a faint smirk, and his eyes were almost challenging me, daring me to respond

I turned toward Christina, who was standing by the desk, her posture too stiff

stiff, her smile

"Our agreement didn't say I had to eat your food," I said, my tone sharp.

too sweet.

I couldn't help but notice how her eyes flickered with worry when I mentioned the agreement.

Christina's smile faltered for a split second, but she quickly masked it with exaggerated innocence. She took a step forward, her voice sickeningly sweet,

"Angela, I really want to get along with you, to be friends. Why do you always reject me?

I didn't bother hiding my annoyance. "The company hired me to do my job, not to make friends," I said, giving her a pointed look.

I turned to Sean. "Unless Mr. Shaw has something else for me, I need to get back to work."

I turned toward the door, eager to escape the tension, but before I could take a step, Sean was up from his desk, his hand grabbing

my arm.

"Why d

he

go." I snapped, pulling my arm out of his grip with more force than I'd

We'd agreed to move on, to leave the past behind,

wanted to ask if you've had lunch,"

as if trying to cool off.

before he could finish, Christina screamed,

you hurt your arm? she exclaimed, grabbing his arm

was the

world.

deep, purple bruise had already formed where my teeth had sunk into his skin last

a twinge of guilt, though I tried to push it away. It

just a scratch from a cat. Sean said quickly, pulling his sleeve down

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Chapter 38: Bite Marks

see the brief look he gave

said, Don't say anything

cat?" Christing asked, her eyes narrowing as she emined the

injury," he said,

a vaccinge" Christina's voice was rising now, full of

feel the tension in the room, thick and suffocating. I exchanged an awkward glance with Sean, but I wasn't

a sigh, I turned and walked

day when Christina walked into the office, exactly on time. I barely looked up from my paperwork, assuming she was here for Sean. But then, to my surprise, she walked straight

her voice devoid of

I had to teach Emily some new procedures

in the mood

deal with Christina's

looked up at her, a

around the room as if checking for anyone who

why did you go back on your word?" she

now.

short, staring at her.

trembling slightly, but her grip on the edge of the desk

Then, with a firm

her knuckles went white.

THATH

remember the third rule in our agreement? No

remember that?

in the eyes.

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