The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 113

Chapter 113: The Knight at the Riding Club

Angela POV

Living in a hotel with two children proved challenging from the very first night.

The suite, while luxurious, wasn't designed for family living. By morning, I was already searching for apartments near the twins' new school, but the rental market offered nothing suitable on such short notice.

Christopher called early the next day, having heard about my abrupt departure from

Olivia's.

"I have a house only a few blocks from the children's school."

I hesitated. "That's very generous, but I don't think it's appropriate."

The memory of that night at Olivia's-his unexpected advances-made me wary. I didn't want to be further indebted to him, and I certainly didn't want a repeat of that situation.

Christopher seemed to read my thoughts through the phone. "Angela, I don't live there. It's purely an investment property sitting empty. I'd rather rent it to someone I know than

to strangers."

I considered his offer. The twins needed stability, and the location was perfect.

"I'll pay market rate," I said firmly.

"I wouldn't expect anything less," he replied, a smile evident in his voice.

***

After settling into our new home, I threw myself completely into establishing my

new

company.

surveying the modest but elegant

staffed.

Marcus Reynolds stood in the doorway, his

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him as my operations director had been my first

How did the interviews

the door behind him. "Frankly, we're facing challenges. Our size and limited profile make it difficult to attract

that," I admitted, gesturing for him to sit. "What I don't understand is why someone with your experience would choose a startup

since you were at Shaw Group. I spent five years climbing to senior management there, but always admired your

at Shaw?" "Until last month," he confirmed. "Which brings me to my suggestion-we need backing. Two obvious choices: Shaw

Shaw," I said firmly, perhaps

raised an eyebrow but nodded. "Lawrence Capital then. Though I should warn you, Tristan Lawrence has quite the...

I replied, suddenly remembering the jacket I'd never returned after the charity auction. "Thank

scrolling through my contacts, I paused at Tristan Lawrence's name. After a moment's hesitation,

from the charity auction. Perhaps we could meet so I can return

reply came

beginning to think you'd vanished with my favorite

Are

my purse and scarf,

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exactly what

Equestrian Club exuded old money and privilege. As my car pulled up to

breakneck speed, executing jumps with reckless precision. The other

performance drew cheers and screams from the ladies

at the entrance,