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.

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

believe this!" Marcus was practically shouting. "Show Group just invested fifteen million dollars

freeze, nearly dropping

only want one board seat, and Sean Stow himself

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

me intently, clearly reading the shock in my

he asked, his voice

Advisory Partners." I told him

the curb. My body jerked forward before the

gasped.

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his composure. Imny, veneacted.

seen. "Does he know

head Immediately. Tm certain

going to see him? Christopher

"I need

a thonvent of tense silence, Christopher spoke again, visibly crit rolling his emotions. T know I shouldn't interfere with you meeting him, but you understand

know," I assured him softly. 111 be

toward the hotel, streets rushed past in a blur. My thoughts were in chans. Sean Shaw-the name I'd

still affected me. More worrying was his complete ignorance about the children. If he discovered Arla and Ethan were his...I couldn't bear

driver announced, pulling

Shaw had planned,

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

penthouse suite number. Standing before the door,

tried twice more, still receiving silence. Just as I turned to leave,

Shaw stood before me, barefoot, shirt half-buttoned, hair disheveled-

The commanding man

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

simply stared, making no move to invite me in. I noticed tiny beads of sweat on his forehead and an unnatural pallor to his skin.