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.”

my phone buzzed insistently. Mother's name

call in

jaw clenched as I brought the phone to my ear. Mother's voice crackled through immediately, sharp

has been attacked and kidnapped, and where were you? Running

"Mother, I

me off. "Get back here immediately. And Sean?

dead. I closed my eyes briefly, feeling the weight of my mistakes pressing down

already back in Angela's room

stepped in

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made my way to

I stood up, each step toward the

me like corner, his usual

by

sat

voice cut through the silence, Do you have anything

nothing I could say would

attacked today, Sean Mother's voice trembled with rage as she approached me. "She was you were chûsing after Christina. Do you have any idea what could he

sound of her slap

accepting the blow as

Father warned softly, but

napped and hurt while

stood by your side through everything. She i been more loyal to this family than you deserve. And this is

a mistake," I admitted, my voice

should have been there for

your life. That girl has you wrapped around her finger, and you're

I protested weakly. "Christina saved my

have frozen hell. "Is

"So What?" Mother

I fell silent...

matters," Mother continued, her voice softening slightly. "Your marriage, your