Chapter 163

Chapter 163: He Didn't Show Up At The Engagement Party

Angela POV

I quickened my pace as I entered the subway station, unable to resist glancing over my shoulder to check if Sean had followed me.

The morning crowd provided welcome camouflage as I scanned the entrance.

Nothing.

No sign of his tall figure or those penetrating green eyes.

A sigh of relief escaped my lips.

Disappointment? I shook my head, annoyed at my own traitorous feelings.

What was wrong with me? This was exactly what I wanted-Sean Shaw out of my sight.

I purchased my ticket and descended to the platform, pushing aside those conflicting emotions with practiced efficiency.

Hours later, I sat in my office, staring blankly at spreadsheets that should have

commanded my full attention.

"Angela? Angela?"

I blinked, suddenly aware that everyone at the conference table was staring at me.

"I'm sorry," I said, straightening in my chair. "Could you repeat that?"

The meeting continued, but my focus remained elusive. I nodded mechanically at appropriate intervals, contributed the minimum required comments, and exhaled with

relief when it finally concluded.

appeared at my

asked, following me into the

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replied,

these past couple

brushed past

keeping stride with me. "Want to

If I told you, the entire company would

I may enjoy office gossip, but I know how to

me pause. Despite his chatty nature, Marcus had indeed kept my connection to

credit for.

gestured toward my office. Once inside with the door closed,

desk, arms crossed

really going on?" Marcus asked, settling into

to begin or how much

about your ex-husband wanting

head snapped up. "How

he replied with a shrug. "Don't

probably want my children back

take them rather than

I scoffed.

There must be a

looked away, unwilling to explain

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influential, right? Has resources, status.

them away. He has a girlfriend anyway-all this

he'll have another woman become a stepmother to your

have confirmed his suspicion, because his face softened

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