The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 78

Chapter 78: Kidnap

Angela POV

Consciousness returned slowly, like wading through thick fog.

The first thing I registered was cold-a deep, bone-chilling cold that seemed to seep through my clothes.

Then came the awareness of restraints around my wrists and ankles, professional-grade zip ties cutting into my

My head throbbed, the lingering effects of chloroform making the dis room spin slightly. As my vision cleared, I took in my surroundings: sleek steel storage units lined the walls, their high security locks gleaming dully in the half-light.

Stay calm, 1 told myself, fighting down the surge of panic as I thought of my unborn child.

The doctor's warnings about stress during the first trimester echoed in my mind.

"Finally awake? The voice came from behind me, followed by deliberate footsteps. "I was starting to worry I'd used too much

chloroform.

1 recognized him instantly-the same man who'd threatened me at the crosswalk, who I'd seen working security at Christina's

parties

As I watched him, the pieces suddenly clicked into place, Christina's dramatic disappearance from the hospital, the timing of it all it wasnt just about luring Sean away. She was crafting herself a perfect alibi.

He moved into my field of vision, carrying a designer travel bag that looked jarringly out of place against his knockoff suit.

a chill down my spine-what exactly did

to scream," he said, studying my face, "I'll

tape away, I didn't give him the satisfaction

you before, 1 said quietly, watching his reaction. "Not just from when you pushed me the other day. Years ago, at one of Christina's evening parties." I paused deliberately, as if searching my

name is...

His eyes

crossing his

remember me? It wasn't a question. His tone carried a mix of surprise and something

worked security at Christina's summer garden party.

his face-pleasure

"Then you know why I'm doing

Christina asked you to?" I watched his expression carefully Or did she just

out, gripping my chin. "Don't talk about her like that. You're the one who pushed her into that statue, who tried to Tuin her

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Chapter 78: Kidnap

met his gaze steadily. "Did she mention that she orchestrated that entire scene? That her friend Jennifer was the one who attacked

I caught the momentary doubt in his eyes. "You rich people are all the

think," I said carefully. "Would you like

His lips curved into a forced smirk. "Don't tell me it's because I'm

find that joke amusing

stray cat. The dress was worth a hundred thousand dollars. She insisted on having the cat killed right there

stopped her. You even adopted the eat afterward, despite

sneer faltered, genuine emotion flickering across his

there's goodness in you," I continued softly. In that moment, you showed more nobility than any of the

dug into my jaw. "Tell me, Mike, did