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.

bags presence sent a chill down

scream," he said,

When he peeled the tape away, I

said quietly, watching his reaction. "Not just from when you pushed me the other day. Years

name is... Mike,

His eyes

surprise crossing his face before he could mask

question. His tone

Christina's summer

his face-pleasure at being remembered,

you know why

I watched his expression carefully Or did

her like that. You're the one who pushed her into that statue, who tried to Tuin

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Chapter 78: Kidnap

what she told you? I met his gaze steadily. "Did she mention that she orchestrated that entire scene? That her friend Jennifer

I caught the momentary doubt in his eyes. "You rich people are all the same-thinking you can twist

you than you might think," I said carefully. "Would you like to

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

that joke amusing at all," I

at Christina's party, there was a woman whose dress was torn by a stray cat. The dress was worth a hundred thousand dollars. She insisted on having the cat killed right

as recognition dawned. "But you stopped her. You even adopted the

genuine emotion

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

fingers dug into my jaw. "Tell me, Mike, did she promise you something? A better position?