The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 187

The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 187: Just Another Performance

Sean POV

"Mr. Shaw," Thomas's voice was carefully neutral as he delivered the news. "Miss Christina has been taken to the hospital. She attempted suicide with sleeping pills, but her parents found her in time. The doctors are examining her now. Eve just received word that she's regained consciousness, Would you like to visit her?"

I replied coldly, "Since she's awake and her parents are there, there in need for me to go. Win knows what kind of scheme shes planning this time."

Thomas hesitated briefly. "You believe this might be... an act, sir?

"Christina Jordan is many things, but impulsive isn't one of them finally met his gaze. "Every move she makes is calculated. This is simply another performance,"

Later that evening, my parents had returned from Europe.

They sat side by side on the sofa in our penthouse living room while stood before them, one hand casually tucked into my suit pocket. The atmosphere was tense, expectant.

Im severing all ties with Christina Jordan tomorrow," I announced without preamble.

My parents exchanged a

d a measured glance, their expressions revealing little. Neither seemed particularly surprised by my declaration.

"Sever ties?" My mother's voice cut through the silence. "Christina v

undoubtedly take to social media to vilify you. Have you

negative publicity

smile tugged at my lips as I explained the

attempt to drug me, her desperate scheme to force herself into

no details, leaving Christina no

parents exchanged another meaningful look, this time with unmistakable

she would stoop to such tactics," my mother said, disgust evident in her

owe her anything, Sean. Since that yacht accident, Shaw Group has quietly resolved numerous issues for Jordan's medical enterprises. Without our intervention, their modest operation would never have achieved

nearly caused their stock to collapse? Your father leveraged Shaw Group's connections to avert disaster. For years, they've exploited our family name and network throughout the financial world. While these favors don't equal your life, our family has more than fulfilled any obligation to the jordans. With appropriate

nodded, relieved they understood

She saved your life, and the alliance would have benefited the Shaw family. But thats

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Just Another

the subtle shift in her

fond of Angela, despite believing our relationship was

state after Angela left-the perstent melancholy, the severe

a vow that had clearly won my mother's favor at

affairs myself," I stated

exactly will you handle them? Please don't tell me you're still thinking about Angela?

married, I replied

"What do you me? Who isn't married? Have you seen Angela? Is she back?" She rushed forward, stopping directly in front of me. "Is it true?

a hint of

Ethan-how would she react in learning she had grandchildren? But 1 decided against it. My mother's enthusiasm, while touching, might overwhelm Angela. The "Twins' existence would

something wonderful happening? Have you reconciled with her?" Her eyes narrowed in sudden comprehension. I understand now.

immediately respond, she gripped my shoulders. “Is that it? "No, I sighed

measures? She's been by your side for five years without acting so desperately. Something must have triggered this