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."

be with Angela Wilson. What was it about her that inspired such

Not when I was this

forced a bittersweet smile. "Sean, I never imagined you'd go this far for her. If your feelings

his face. "You're

means that much to you..."

the tension in his shoulders

the agreement tonight," I pressed, seizing the moment. "Ten percent is

your mind."

you

changing

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

life debt he owed me, Angela wouldn't stand

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Chapter 179: The Aphrodisiac

my lawyer," Sean

stepped out to make the call, I

and removed the small packet Mother had given me. I tore it open and emptied

dissolve the powder, my hand shook

I whispered, panic rising.

placed his glass back on the table and frantically

my own glass properly, I poured

he announced. "It should

I suggested, my voice unnaturally high. To steady my nerves, I gulped down half

to

I... I still

He paused, visibly reluctant.

times' sake?

returned to

genuine," I said softly. "Even if you weren't the CEO of Shaw Group, I would still care for

your happiness, Sean. It's been many

intently as he swallowed, fighting triumph. The dosage was

me," I said. "I need to use

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 perfume. When I emerged, the living

My voice trembled

me. Had he left? Gone to

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