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 he

to scream," he said,

he peeled the tape away, I didn't give him the satisfaction of wincing at

quietly, watching his reaction. "Not just from when you pushed me the other day. Years ago, at one of Christina's evening

is...

His eyes

surprise crossing his face before he

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

Christina's

flicker of emotion crossed his face-pleasure

you know why I'm doing

carefully Or did she just manipulate you into thinking this wa

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

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Chapter 78: Kidnap

steadily. "Did she mention that she orchestrated that entire

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

might think," I said

with his attempt to maintain control. "Why?" His lips curved into a forced smirk. "Don't tell me it's because

find that joke amusing at all," I

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

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

practiced sneer faltered, genuine emotion flickering across his

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

my jaw. "Tell me, Mike, did