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.

rented office space, surveying the modest but elegant surroundings. Wilson

staffed.

in the doorway, his tailored suit

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a top investment firm. Hiring him

in, Marcus. How did

closed the door behind him. "Frankly, we're facing challenges. Our size and limited

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

Shaw Group. I spent five years climbing to senior management there, but always admired your approach

tightened at the mention of Shaw Group. "You worked at Shaw?" "Until last month," he confirmed. "Which brings me to my suggestion-we need backing. Two

said firmly, perhaps too

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

aware,” I replied, suddenly remembering the jacket I'd never returned after the charity auction. "Thank you for your candid

I paused at Tristan Lawrence's name. After

your jacket from the charity auction. Perhaps we could meet so

came almost

was beginning to think

Are you free tomorrow? Greenwich Equestrian Club at

purse and scarf, already planning

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be exactly what my fledgling company

my car pulled up to the entrance, I noticed

jumps with reckless precision. The other riders gave him a wide berth, clearly

and screams from the ladies present. Another playboy, I thought

entrance,