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.

the screen-a call at this hour had to be important.

was practically shouting. "Show

my blood freeze, nearly dropping the phone.

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

had once dominated my life, was now inserting himself

watching me intently, clearly reading the shock

happened?" he asked, his voice

in Wilson Advisory Partners." I told him directly, secing

to the curb. My body jerked forward before the

gasped.

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Imny, veneacted. His eyes met mine with an

seen. "Does he

I shook my head Immediately. Tm certain he

see him? Christopher asked, staring

need to understand

spoke again, visibly crit rolling his emotions. T know I shouldn't interfere with you meeting him, but

him

rushed past in a blur. My thoughts were in chans. Sean Shaw-the name I'd worked so hard

fingers drummed nervously against my knee, a habit from childhood. Yesterday's encounter at the riding club lingered in my mind; I couldn't deny Sean still affected me. More

we've arrived," the driver announced,

Sean Shaw had planned,

a deep breath to steady myself.

texted me the penthouse suite number. Standing before

still receiving silence. Just as

me, barefoot, shirt half-buttoned, hair

raspy. The commanding man from yesterday's riding club seemed to have vanished, replaced by someone

invested in my company. As CEO, I naturally

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. His