Chapter 142

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The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 142: This Man Thought He Could Be A Father To My Children?

Sean POV

Through the Bentley's tinted windows, I watched as Christopher Blake helped my children out of his car, My children. The possessive thought barned like acid in my stomach.

And there was Angela, smiling politely at Christopher as he leaned closer to speak to fier. Something twisted painfully in my chest.

Five years apart, and now this man thought he could simply step in my place? Into my family?

"Thomas," I said, not taking my eyes off the trio, all you hear what lake just said in her?"

Thomas adjusted his glasses, peeting through the window. "Tim oftall not, Mr. Shaw. They're too far away for me to read lips

My jaw clenched as Christopher's hand briefly touched Angela's amefore he turned to walk the twins to the school entrance. The casual intimacy of the gesture made my blood boil.

This man thought he could be a father to my children? My children?

1 unlocked my phone and typed quickly:

Me (as Night): Today convenient for our transaction?

Angela's response came almost immediately:

Angela: What time were you thinking?

Me (as Night): Afternoon.

Angela: I'm afraid this afternoon won't work, Could we reschedule for tomorrow?

I knew it. She had plans with Christopher. My fingers moved swiftly across the

screen:

Me (as Night): No. I need the money urgently today. Can't you change your plans?

furrow between her brows when she felt cornered. She didn't know "Mr.

me, of course.

wire the money directly to your account, Carrying that

compromise. That was Angela- always practical, always trying to find the middle ground. But

need cash. Le Bernardin, 4pm.

we sat in my office later that morning, the Manhattan skyline stretching beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. Thomas nodded, flipping through his tablet notes. "I believe I've found a suitable candidate, Mr. Shaw. They re distant relatives of The Shaw family-so distant that I'd have trouble explaining the exact connection. They live

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He Could Be A Father

Current school situation?!

contact them today, but I should mention there might be resistance. The social

mahogany desk. "Offer them whatever it takes. Full scholarship, housing

if they ask

Shaw family's charitable initiatives,

share o I waved my

made a note. And once

"The child

simple.

hild transfers t

Make it sound

We arrange coincidental meetings. The children

the parents? They'll expect

that. "Keep my involvement minimal. I'm a busy

child's future. Any necessary meetings ca be

somewhere near the school. The commute from

thinking about the logistics," Thomas continued. "As part of the scholarship, we could arrange for the child to visit your apartment on weekends for enrichment activities. This

an eyebrow. "You expect me to entertain a child I barely

Thomas adjusted his glasses. "We would never separate the child from his parents-that would be

thought of my empty penthouse occasionally led with having my own

conceded. "But be clear with the family-this is about educational opportunities, not taking their

at the empty chair across from me. Thomas stood near the window, his reflection visible in the

Mr. Shaw," he observed

the

Angela meeting with Christopher consuming me despite my efforts to focus on

I ask why you're still so upset?" Thomas ventured. "Ms. Wilson has already agreed

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