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

he said, studying my face,

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

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, isn't

His eyes

slightly, a flash of surprise crossing his

remember me? It wasn't a question. His tone carried a

keeping my voice steady. "You worked security at Christina's summer garden

of emotion crossed his face-pleasure at

"Then you know

watched his expression carefully Or

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

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Chapter 78: Kidnap

she orchestrated that entire scene? That her friend Jennifer

eyes. "You rich people are all the same-thinking

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

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

find that joke amusing

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

You even adopted the eat afterward, despite her threats

sneer faltered, genuine emotion flickering

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

jaw. "Tell me, Mike, did she promise