The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

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Chapter 144

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The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife Chapter 144: I'll Buy It For

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I grabbed Angela's wrist, pulling her toward the elevator with unwavering determination,

Behind us, Thomas called out in confusion, "Mr. Shaw, aren't we having lunch anymore?"

I ignored him, focused only on keeping my grip on Angela as I urged her to move faster.

y resolve. I could feel her resistance, the subtle tension in her arm as she tried to pull away, but it only strengthened my

"Let go of me!" she demanded, her voice sharp with indignation as we descended in the elevator.

"No," I replied simply, my tone leaving no room for argument.

Outside the restaurant, 1 maneuvered her swiftly toward my waiting Bentley, Peter already standing at attention by the open door. I practically lifted her into the backseat, sliding in beside her before she could escape.

"Drive," I instructed Peter, maintaining my grip on Angela's wrist.

She continued struggling, her eyes flashing with genuine anger. "You need to let me go. I really do have an important appointment at Bernardin today."

"What important appointment?" I asked coolly, studying every minute shift in her expression.

"That's none of your business," she replied curtly, but I could sense the secret behind her words. Her eyes darted away too quickly- the way they always did when she was hiding something.

my

smile. Then we'll just consider

she genuinely needed a car, but more importantly, I needed time to confirm

her amber eyes blazing with fury. "Whatever was between us ended five years ago. What gives you the

atmosphere in the car. I narrowed my eyes, about to

and I-

I don't

Angela cut me off abruptly. "I just want you to stop hounding

anger burned in my chest. How could she so easily dismiss everything

there's something you're

to keep your distance?"

carefully. "Why else would

facade of professional coolness, I caught the momentary panic that flashed across her features. Instead of

us-the challenge, the pull that had always existed. "You tell me. Why

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anything he shot back, but the

1 heled with

I noticed Angela turn toward the window, pulling out her iPhone to send a text. I could see the Message screen, and my heart rate

called out, my

startled, nearly dropping her phone. She frowned at me in annoyance. ing to mask

you texting?" I asked,

screen and tucked her pipe away. I was tempted to grab

the rearview mirror. "Where to

Fifth Avenue," I answered, discreetly taking out my own iPhone and switching it to silent mode. I couldn't let Angela discover that "Mr. Night's

to a mid-range Series sedan,

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