The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 54

The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 54: You're No Better Than These Hookers!

Angela POV

Luca's smirk deepened as he watched me, lounging back into the plush leather of the VIP suite.

His eyes held that familiar entitled gleam I'd seen too many times in men who confused wealth with worth.

"Come now, Angela," he drawled, gesturing to one of his friends to pour more champagne. "Why so serious? We're all friends here."

I kept my stance firm, one hand protectively near Emily.

"I've made myself clear, Luca. This isn't an appropriate venue for business discussions."

One of Luca's friends-a tall man with slicked-back hair and an expensive but tasteless suit-sidled closer to Emily.

"Hey beautiful, how about a drink?" He held out a glass of champagne, his smile predatory. "A pretty thing like you shouldn't just

stand there all stiff."

Emily shifted uncomfortably, pressing closer to me. "No, thank you," she said firmly, but I could hear the tremor in her voice.

“Leave her alone," I snapped, my patience wearing thin. "She's here in a professional capacity."

Another of Luca's entourage laughed, the sound crude and mocking.

"Professional? Come on, sweetheart. We all know why pretty girls like you two really come to places like this."

Luca raised his hand, silencing his friends with a lazy gesture. He stood, walking toward me with exaggerated casualness.

"You know, Angela, I've been hearing interesting things about you and Sean." His voice dropped lower, meant for my ears alone. "Word is, he's getting ready to throw you aside. Christina's quite the upgrade, isn't she?"

but kept my expression neutral. "My marriage is none of

another step closer. "Why keep playing the loyal wife? Everyone knows you're just hanging on by a thread. When Sean dumps you, what

Someone like me could give you

and mighty, Angela. Everyone knows you only married Sean for his money.

He gestured dismissively at the women in the room. "At least they're honest about

they're selling."

dangerously. "And that's exactly why you'll always be

dollar on his

me, Luca, besides spending daddy's money, what exactly

Angela. You're

in, my voice ice-cold. "To point out that you're nothing but a parasite? Unlike you, I can actually earn my own living. Take away your father's connections, and what

features. Before I could step

you anymore. I could take you right here,

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finger."

Sean? Go ahead. Everyone knows he's too busy with Christina to care

to a husky whisper. "I can make sure you maintain this luxurious lifestyle after

flooded back-that resort party where I'd first encountered Luca. We'd had a

clearly now: he'd made crude comments about my

trying to seduce men with my "provocative" outfit. He'd propositioned me for a one-night

felt bile rise in my throat as his face loomed closer, alcohol heavy on his breath. I

I warned, "or you'll

She rushed forward, trying to pull Luca's arm

Emily, their hands rough and greedy. One pinned her slender neck in a bruising grip, his

loyal assistant, huh? Time to show this sweet thing what happens when good

purred, his hot breath tickling her ear as he dragged his tongue slowly up her cheek, leaving a wet trail across, her

harder against Luca's grip, watching helplessly as tears welled up in Emily's eyes. "Leave

try to act above your station? Now your precious assistant has to suffer the

a glass of champagne to Emily's lips, the door burst open

the doorway-broad-shouldered and intimidating, like