The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

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Chapter 179

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The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 179: The Aphrodisiac

Christina POV

I studied Sean's face for any sign of anger as I voiced my request. The words

hung in the air between us, bold and brazen.

"Five percent of Shaw Group shares."

I braced myself for his refusal. Mother had coached me carefully on this strategy-

ask for something outrageous first, then settle for cash when he inevitably declined. While he retrieved his checkbook, d slip the powder into his drink. Simple and effective.

"Five percent of the shares? Fine."

My rehearsed follow-up died on my lips. Had I misheard him?

"I'm sorry... what did you say?" I stammered, certain I'd misunderstood.

"I said it's fine. You can have five percent of Shaw Group shares."

My heart raced. Five percent of Shaw Group would catapult me into financial independence. My status in the financial world would skyrocket overnight. I struggled to maintain my composure as my mind calculated the astronomical value of what he'd just offered.

"Actually," Sean continued, his voice steady, "I'll make it ten percent.

I nearly choked. "Ten percent? Are you serious?"

"Yes, but with conditions." His emerald eyes fixed on mine, cold and determined. "We sign an agreement tonight. Once you receive these shares, there will be no further contact between us. Every promise I ever made to you becomes void. You will never mention

our history again."

I fought to keep my breathing steady. The shares would be worth hundreds of millions. Mother would be ecstatic. But the finality in his voice-the absolute certainty that he was buying my permanent absence from his life-stung more than I cared to admit.

"I'll be honest," I said, studying his expression. "I'm tempted."

give away ten percent of his family's empire just to be with Angela Wilson. What was it about her that inspired such devotion? Why couldn't

I wouldn't surrender. Not when I was

If your feelings run

across his face. "You're

she means that much to you..." I let my voice

relaxed slightly, the tension in

pressed, seizing the moment. "Ten percent is substantial-I wouldn't

your mind."

you

changing

abandoned my plan. I'd take the shares, seduce him, and conceive his child. According to my cycle tracking app, I

debt he owed me, Angela

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Chapter 179: The Aphrodisiac

Sean said, rising from his

he stepped out to make the call, I

tore it open and emptied the powder into one of the wine glasses, my heart pounding violently against my

wine, filling both glasses. As I swirled his glass to dissolve the powder, my hand shook so badly that wine sloshed over the

I whispered, panic rising. I heard footsteps

on the table and frantically grabbed tissues

With no time to fill my own glass properly, I poured wine sloppily and

agreement," he

voice unnaturally high. To steady my nerves, I

turned to leave

I called out. "Don't go yet. I...

He paused, visibly reluctant.

sake? Let's

returned

you weren't the CEO of Shaw Group, I would still care for you. With these shares, at least you won't

your

he lifted his glass and took a small sip. watched intently as he swallowed, fighting triumph. The dosage was strong-even

"I need

conceal my

marble bathroom, I stared at my reflection, counting the minutes. The drug would need time to take effect. I refreshed my makeup, applying a hint more

voice trembled

gripped me. Had he left? Gone to

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