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 hour had to be important. I answered immediately, only to be overwhelmed by

shouting. "Show Group just

nearly dropping the phone. "What? Why would

only want one board

heartbeat accelerated instantly, Sean Shaw, the man who had once dominated my

Christopher watching me intently, clearly reading the

asked, his voice unnaturally

in Wilson Advisory Partners." I told him directly,

pulling sharply to the curb. My body jerked forward before

gasped.

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

rarely seen. "Does he

I shook my head Immediately. Tm certain he

him? Christopher asked, staring

need

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

know," I assured him softly. 111 be

in chans. Sean Shaw-the name I'd worked so

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.

arrived," the driver announced,

Shaw had

taking a deep breath

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

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

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

his voice low and raspy. The commanding man from yesterday's riding club seemed to have vanished, replaced

CEO, I naturally came to discuss

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