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.

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

this!" Marcus was practically shouting. "Show

dropping

only want one board seat, and Sean Stow himself will take

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

Christopher watching me intently,

he asked, his voice unnaturally

told him directly,

the brakes, pulling sharply to the curb.

gasped. "Be

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composure. Imny, veneacted. His eyes met mine with an intensity

rarely seen. "Does he know about the

head Immediately. Tm certain he

you going to see him? Christopher

"I need

his emotions. T know I shouldn't interfere with you meeting him, but you understand Sean. He wouldn't invest hi your company without a

know," I assured him softly. 111 be

the taxi heading toward the hotel, streets rushed past in a blur. My thoughts were in chans. Sean Shaw-the name I'd worked so hard to avoid for five years-

I couldn't deny Sean still affected me. More worrying was his complete ignorance about

arrived," the driver announced, pulling me

had

breath to

the penthouse suite number. Standing before the door, I

silence. Just as I turned to leave,

Shaw stood before me, barefoot, shirt half-buttoned, hair disheveled- completely unlike his typically impeccable

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

CEO, I naturally came to discuss the situation,"

unnatural pallor to his skin. His hand gripping the doorframe trembled slightly-a stark contrast