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.

down my spine-what exactly did he have

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

slowly, maintaining eye contact. When he peeled the tape away, I didn't give him the satisfaction of

watching his reaction. "Not just from when you pushed me the other day.

is... Mike,

His eyes

surprise crossing his face

wasn't a question. His tone carried a mix

worked security at Christina's summer garden party. And the New Year's

emotion crossed his face-pleasure

determination. "Then you

watched his expression carefully Or did she

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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she orchestrated that entire scene? That her friend Jennifer was the one who

in his eyes. "You rich people are all the same-thinking you can

more about you than you might think," I said carefully. "Would you like to know why

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

joke amusing at all," I replied

dress was torn by a stray cat. The dress was worth a hundred thousand dollars. She insisted on having the

his face carefully as recognition dawned. "But you stopped her. You even adopted the eat afterward, despite her threats

practiced sneer faltered, genuine

that moment, you showed more nobility than any of the wealthy people present. You chose to protect a helpless creature, regardless of the

jaw. "Tell me, Mike, did she promise