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.

phone vibrated. Marcus's name flashed on the screen-a call at this

you won't believe this!" Marcus was practically shouting. "Show Group just invested fifteen million dollars

dropping the phone. "What?

one board seat,

once dominated my life, was now inserting himself into my company,

watching me intently, clearly

happened?" he asked, his voice

told

pulling sharply to the curb. My body jerked forward

I gasped.

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124. The Unexpected

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Christopher asked, staring directly into my

need to understand

emotions. T know I shouldn't interfere with you meeting him, but you understand Sean. He wouldn't invest hi your

know," I assured him softly. 111

chans. Sean Shaw-the

from childhood. Yesterday's encounter at the riding club lingered in my mind; I couldn't deny Sean still affected me. More worrying was his complete ignorance about the children. If he discovered Arla

announced, pulling

Shaw had

a deep breath to steady myself.

suite number. Standing before the door,

receiving silence. Just as I turned

half-buttoned, hair disheveled-

you here?" he asked, his voice low and raspy. The commanding man from yesterday's riding club seemed to

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 hand gripping the doorframe trembled slightly-a stark contrast to the nearly