The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 151

Chapter 151: That Night Wasn't an Accident

Angela POV

"Why can't you just admit you're pissed at me over another woman!"

Sean's accusation hit like a slap. I felt exposed, as if he'd peeled back my carefully constructed facade and revealed the raw hurt beneath. Yet even as I recognized the truth in his words, indignation flared within me.

"Don't flatter yourself," I replied coldly, trying to mask how his words had pierced me. "I'm not jealous. I simply despise men who can't remain faithful or constant."

My mind flashed unexpectedly to last month's charity auction. I'd spotted Sean across the ballroom, Christina Jordan clinging to his arm, her red lips curving into a possessive smile as she whispered something in his ear. The image burned in my memory, bringing a bitter

taste to my mouth.

"There's nothing between Christina and me," Sean insisted, his green eyes searching mine

with an intensity that made my breath catch.

Before I could snap back, his hands were on me-strong fingers curling around my hips, yanking me flush against him. My back hit the cool metal of the car as his body pinned

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"What do I have now, Angela?" he murmured, his breath warm against my ear. "All I have

are these tiny changes in your demeanor to judge whether you still feel anything for me. Even if it's just a trace."

I remained rigid in his embrace, desperately fighting to maintain my composure. I felt like ice, frozen in his arms, unable to move away yet refusing to yield.

challenged, injecting as much derision into my voice as

narrowed, his jaw tightening. "Can't you hear what I'm

the empty parking garage, amplifying the

guess," I said with mock thoughtfulness, my

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divorce? You want to start over? The

chance?"

already preparing the cutting rejection I would deliver when he admitted it. Part of me

he had

saw through my strategy. His lips curved into a knowing smile that sent a jolt of

obvious?" he asked

leaned closer, his face mere inches from mine. I could feel his breath against my lips, the heat of

immediately froze,

what makes you think I'd ever

his handsome features, highlighting the intensity in his

were the one who contacted the lawyer first," I continued, the old pain seeping into my voice despite my

you wanted," he countered. "Filing

wish?" I repeated

Sean's eyes darkened with hurt. "You called it 'just a normal physiological

as he continued, "And then you asked me for five million dollars in compensation. You turned what we had

was an investment," I shot back defensively. "I've

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the investment account. I don't owe