Chapter 114

Chapter 114: Encounter at the Riding Club

Angela POV

"Angela, let me introduce you to my opponent for today's race-Sean Shaw, CEO of Shaw

Group."

My face paled instantly at Tristan's introduction, fighting to keep my composure. Know him? If only Tristan knew just how well.

"Sean and I have a friendly rivalry that goes back years," Tristan continued, oblivious to

my distress. He turned to me with a charming smile. "Angela, would you like to ride with me? Experience the thrill from horseback?"

I searched frantically for an excuse, any reason to extract myself from this nightmare. But

before I could formulate a response, Tristan was already guiding me closer to the field

where Sean sat astride his powerful black stallion.

The sight of him after all these years sent electricity through my veins. Dressed entirely in black riding attire that emphasized his athletic build, his sharp features seemed even more defined than I remembered.

In one fluid motion, Sean dismounted, his movements betraying years of equestrian training.

His gaze fell on me like a blade, studying every inch of my face as if committing it

to memory-or perhaps searching for changes the years had wrought.

"Angela is my companion today," Tristan announced, his hand possessively touching my

elbow.

"Companion?" Sean's voice was low and dangerous, the single word carrying unmistakable skepticism.

Tristan's smile widened, clearly enjoying Sean's reaction. "What do you think? She's quite special, isn't she? For fairness, you should have a companion too."

nearby immediately stepped forward. "Mr. Shaw, please allow me! I'm Jessica, I can

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casual

this exchange, Sean's attention never

began, desperate to extricate myself from this situation. "Don't worry," Jessica interrupted, taking my arm. "Let's go to the changing

the changing

so envious

nor denying her assumption. "Could you share your secret? How did

Each question about Tristan seemed designed to extract information she could use in her own pursuit of

the changing room, I leaned against the wall and took a deep breath. The situation was impossible-I needed Lawrence Capital's backing for my fledgling company, which

facing Sean again, especially in such

going to run away every time I encounter Sean?"

on the rack. I was just about to pull off my T-shirt

moment," I called out, assuming it

the door-and

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Shaw stood in the doorway, his tall frame blocking the light from the hallway. Before I could react, he pushed inside, closing and locking

movement.

doing?" I hissed,

pinning me against the door with his

and cedar-assaulted my senses, bringing unwelcome memories

me go, Sean," I

out to touch it, his fingers brushing gently through the strands as his gaze followed

motion.

cold calculation, taking in every detail from my flushed face

with contempt. "He allows you to date other men? Clearly, he doesn't value you as much as

asked, confused, then quickly realized Sean was referring to Christopher. "His opinion

body responded to our proximity-there was no mistaking the hardness

"You're disgusting," I spat.

so much, this wouldn't have happened," he

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