The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 124

The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 124: The Unexpected Investment

Angeln POV

Christopher's car glided smoothly through the mening traffic.

i gared out the window at the towering buildings, my mind onsumid with worry about my company's Investment problems.

After yesterday's disastrous meeting where Sean had Interfered, I was back to square one.

Despite my repeated insistence that I could take a taxi, Christopher ad Irisisted on dropping me off after taking the twins to school.

Still thing

"You're especially quiet today," Christopher observed, his voice breng through my thoughts. "Still thinking about yesterday?"

I shook my head slightly, returning to the present. "Just mentally preparing for the meeting. Lawrence Capital might be our best Investment option."

His eyes studied me with that penetrating gaze that always seemed to see through my carefully constructed facades. "If you need Investment, why not odhsider my firm? 1 could arrange it."

"Christopher, we've discussed this," I replied softly. "I need to establish my business independently."

He sighed, something unreadable flickering across his expression. "Tou know I came back from London for you, right? I'm tired of waiting, Angela."

I knew exactly what he meant. For the five years I'd spent in Italy after fleeing New York, Christopher had patiently waited, never abandoning his pursuit. Yet the wound Sean had left in my heart hadn't fully healed..

"I just need more time," I said quietly, turning back to watch the city blur past.

"Is it because you saw him yesterday at the riding club?" Christopher asked, his tone carefully neutral.

I could respond, my phone vibrated. Marcus's name flashed on the screen-a call at this hour had to be important. I answered immediately,

shouting. "Show Group just invested fifteen million

blood freeze, nearly dropping the

are minimal. They only want one board seat, and Sean

accelerated instantly, Sean Shaw, the man who had once dominated my life, was now inserting himself into

the call, I found Christopher watching me intently,

asked, his voice unnaturally

I told him directly, secing no reason

slammed on the brakes, pulling sharply to the curb. My body jerked forward before the seatbelt snapped me

I gasped.

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deep breaths, atckly regatisting his composure. Imny, veneacted. His eyes met mine

rarely seen. "Does he know about the

head Immediately. Tm certain

see him? Christopher asked,

"I need to understand

I shouldn't interfere with you meeting him, but you understand

I assured him

blur. My thoughts were in chans. Sean

at the riding club lingered in my mind; I couldn't deny Sean still affected me. More worrying was his complete

arrived," the driver announced,

had

looked up at the hotel's imposing facade, taking a deep breath to steady myself. Whatever remain calm-for myself and

me the penthouse suite number. Standing before the door, I composed my expression and

Just as I turned

me, barefoot, shirt half-buttoned, hair

and raspy. The commanding man from

As CEO, I naturally came to discuss the situation,"

beads of sweat on his forehead and an unnatural pallor to his skin. His