Chapter 157
Chapter 157: Welcome Home, Mrs. Shaw
Angela POV
I rushed into Shaw Tower's lobby, my heart pounding against my ribs.
Most employees had already left for the evening, with only a few security personnel still at their posts-a small mercy, as I didn't want to be recognized by former colleagues.
Sean had taken my children-our children-directly from their school, and every minute that passed only intensified my anxiety.
At least it was after hours. I wouldn't have to face curious stares from former colleagues who might recognize me. Five years had passed since I'd last walked these halls as Mrs. Sean Shaw, and I had no desire to resurrect those memories now.
"Good evening," I said to the receptionist, forcing my voice to remain steady. "I need to speak with Thomas Smith."
The young woman glanced up from her computer, offering a polite smile. "I'm sorry, ma'am, but Thomas has already left for the day."
"He's gone? What about Sean Shaw? Is he still in his office?"
Her brow furrowed slightly at my informal use of her boss's name. “Mr. Shaw hasn't been in the office this afternoon. Thomas left about ten minutes ago."
A cold knot formed in my stomach. Sean hadn't been in the office? Where had he taken my children?
I stepped away from the desk, pulling out my phone. Something felt wrong— deeply, irrevocably wrong. Sean picking up the children without warning was one thing, but disappearing with them was quite another.
Thomas answered on the third ring, his voice cautious. "Ms. Wilson?"
"I need to find Sean," I said without preamble.
"Mr. Shaw?" There was a slight hesitation in his voice. "He's not with me at the moment.
Is there something urgent you need to discuss with him? Perhaps you could try
his
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Welcome Home, Mrs.
personal number?"
tried. He's
replied, surprise evident
know where he is?"
office this afternoon. I'm not entirely sure of his
his executive assistant, and you don't know
Does that make any
Silence stretched between us.
tell me, I'll find
his residence?" Thomas asked quickly. "Ms. Wilson, you
Mr. Shaw moved after the divorce. He no longer
Would you
Sean had moved? The thought struck me as oddly significant. He had always
curating every detail
have been a major decision
replied tersely. "Text me
brought me to one of
tower in the wealthiest district. As I approached the entrance, a uniformed doorman stepped forward,
evening, ma'am. May
need to see Sean Shaw," I
expression remained professionally neutral. "I'm sorry, but Mr.
pre-authorization for visitors. Do you
Welcome Home,
but this is
head.
frustration mounting as I dialed
his sleek black sedan pulled up to the curb. He emerged looking
allow me
nodded, following him into the marble-clad
nervousness suggested he might not be fully informed about Sean's plans regarding the children. Still, I maintained
my dark hair during my wait outside, and I brushed it back impatiently,
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