The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 83

Chapter 83: I Don't Play Games

Sean Pov

I stared at him, my anger giving way to a creeping sense of dread.

What do you mean by that? My voice came out tougher than intende

I mean that Angela trusted me enough to tell me everything, Sean About your marriage contract, about how it expires soon. His lips curved into a knowing smile. Did you really think she had no i to confide in?"

I felt the blood drain from my face. She told you about our arrangement?"

"Of course she did." His tone carried a hint of satisfaction. "Did you think she had no one to turn to while you were falling over yourself to please Christina?

The casual admission caught me completely off guard.

For all the years I'd known them, Christopher had always treated Angela like a sister. Even during our Yale days, he'd never shown any romantic interest in her

His sudden departure to London five years ago had only reinforced that impression of brotherly affection.

This is... unexpected," I said slowly, studying his face. "You've never shown any interest in Angela before. Why now? After five years away?

Christopher's amber eyes met mine with cool intensity. A slight smile played at his

lips.

"Five years can change a lot of things, Sean. The way I see Angela now..." He adjusted his platinum cufflinks with deliberate precision.

"Let's just say I no longer view her as a sister."

"You've been too busy with Christina to notice what's been happening right in front of you." He took a step closer, his presence commanding. "You had something precious, Sean, and you took it for granted. But I won't make that same mistake."

His expression turned serious, almost dangerous.

"When I want something—or someone-I don't play games.”

I could respond, my phone buzzed insistently. Mother's

in as many

I brought the phone to my ear. Mother's voice crackled

she demanded. "Your wife has been attacked and kidnapped,

"Mother, I

back here immediately. And Sean? You have

closed my eyes briefly, feeling the weight of my mistakes pressing

already back in Angela's

in behind

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my way to Angela a

my chest, I stood up, each

in Elizabeth's recovery room hit me like corner, his usual diplomatic demeanor

by the

Father sat

the silence, Do you have anything to say for

remained silent, knowing nothing I could say would justify my

trembled with rage as she approached me. "She was you were chûsing

her slap

didn't move, accepting the blow as my

Father warned softly, but

napped and hurt while

you?" she hissed. "How dare you betray Angela like this? That girl has stood by your side through everything. She i been more loyal to this family than you deserve. And

mistake," I

should have

back into your life. That girl has you wrapped around her finger,

fair, I protested weakly.

could have frozen hell. "Is this how you repay her-by hurting

"So What?" Mother

I fell silent...

her voice softening slightly. "Your