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.

presence sent a chill down my spine-what exactly did he

not to scream," he said, studying

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

me the other day. Years ago, at one of Christina's evening parties." I paused deliberately, as if

is... Mike, isn't

His eyes

slightly, a flash of surprise crossing his face before he

wasn't a question. His tone carried a mix of surprise and

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

flicker of emotion crossed his face-pleasure

by determination. "Then you know why I'm doing

you to?" I watched his expression carefully Or did she just manipulate you into

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

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

doubt in his eyes. "You rich people are all the same-thinking you can twist everything to suit

might think," I said carefully.

maintain control. "Why?" His lips curved into a forced smirk. "Don't tell me

find that joke amusing at all,"

by a stray cat. The dress was worth a hundred

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

faltered, genuine emotion flickering

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

way his fingers dug into my jaw. "Tell