The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 69

Chapter 69

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The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 69: A Slap for Another Woman's Man

Angela POV

"The Grand?" I asked as Christopher's Mercedes pulled up to the iconic hotel entrance. "Isn't this a bit excessive for a casual lunch?"

Christopher's amber eyes met mine briefly in the rearview mirror, a pint of amusement playing at his lips. Since when has Angela Wilson ever settled for casual? Besides, I remember how much you used to love their afternoon tea."

I di love it, once. Back before Wilson Investment collapsed. Back when my family name still meant something in this city.

"Things change," I said softly.

"By the way," Christopher said, "how is Christina's injury?".

"You're asking the wrong person," I said coolly. "Maybe you should ask Sean. He's been at the hospital with her."

Christopher's lips curved into a knowing smile. "And here I thought you didn't care about Sean anymore. But your tone suggests otherwise."

We settled at a quiet corner table. I ordered a light salad and some clear soup, avoiding my usual favorites.

'No lobster roll today?" Christopher asked, watching me scan the menu. "You used to love their seafood."

"I'm trying to be more health-conscious these days."

Christopher's eyes narrowed slightly at my response, but he simply nodded and turned to the waiter. "A pot of cinnamon apple tea for the lady, please. And bring us the full afternoon tea service."

"You remember my tea preference?" I asked, surprised.

"I remember everything about you, Angel."

There was something in his tone-a careful observation that made me wonder just how much he'd noticed about my recent changes.

"You know," Christopher began as he poured the steaming liquid with practiced grace, "My company is hiring right now. Someone with your experience would be particularly valuable."

I took a careful sip of tea, using the moment to gather my thoughts. Are you offering me a job, Christopher?"

"I'm offering you options." His voice was gentle, but his eyes were intent. "The world is bigger than Sean Shaw's shadow, Angela. You're too talented to play the role of trophy wife forever."

tasted bitter in my mouth. "Is that what you

being defined by your marriage to Sean Shaw. The Angela I knew would never have settled for such a

Angela you knew didn't have to watch her family's legacy crumble," I replied sharply. "Sometimes we make choices we never thought we'd

crossed Christopher's face. "If I had

him off. "We both made our choices,

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A Slap for Another

we not talk

"I just want you to be

to use the restroom," I said

walked towards the ladies' room, I noticed Rachel

for her unborn child that had moved me, that had made me change

me the

as she argued in hushed but heated tones with a man I recognized as

meaning to eavesdrop but unable to avoid

just pretend this isn't happening," she was saying, her voice trembling. "I'm pregnant,

voice," the man hissed. "This isn't the place

wavered between anger and desperation. "Your office, where your wife might stop

"I said, be quiet!"

whisper that carried the weight of steel. "You have until tomorrow to decide. Either you help me handle this, or

walked away quickly, leaving the man standing there. I waited a moment before continuing to the restroom, not wanting him to notice me. When I returned to the table, Christopher was checking his

alright?' he asked, glancing up. "You

I know," I said vaguely, noticing

food, then said to Christopher,

get the check, I discovered

treating you to lunch?" I

"Next time then. You still owe me a

couldn't shake the feeling that he had planned it all-the "chance"

the bill before I could, deliberately creating an

why? Could

head, dismissing the

overthinking this. How could there

Christopher and me?

was just an old friend,

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A Slap

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