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.

sent a chill down my spine-what exactly

scream," he said, studying my

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

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... Mike,

His eyes

crossing his face

question. His tone carried

steady. "You worked security at Christina's summer garden party. And the New

of emotion crossed his face-pleasure at being remembered,

determination. "Then you know

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

my chin. "Don't talk about her like that. You're the one who pushed her

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

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

than you might think," I said

lips curved into

find that joke amusing at all," I

there was a woman whose dress was torn by a stray cat. The dress was worth

you stopped her. You even adopted the eat afterward, despite her threats

sneer faltered, genuine

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

"Tell me, Mike, did she promise you something?