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

your position, negative publicity could affect the

contemptuous smile tugged at my lips as I

Christina's attempt to drug me, her desperate scheme

Christina no dignity in

my parents exchanged another meaningful look, this time with

would stoop to such tactics," my mother said,

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 its current market

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 compensation and proper negotiation,

nodded, relieved they

suitable match. She saved your life, and the alliance would have benefited the Shaw family. But thats no longer possible." She sighed. "After this is resolved, you should focus on your personal matters. It's best to leave the past

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Just Another

noticed the subtle shift

had always been fond of Angela, despite believing

after Angela left-the perstent melancholy,

of me, a vow that had clearly won my mother's favor

affairs

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

married, I replied

married? Have you seen Angela? Is she back?" She rushed forward,

with a hint of amusement. "Otherwise, you won't sleep tonight

But 1 decided against it.

pressed. "Is something wonderful happening? Have you reconciled with her?" Her eyes narrowed in sudden comprehension. I understand now. It's because you want to reconcile with Angela that Christina resorted to such despicable

immediately respond, she gripped my shoulders. “Is that it?

Skepticism laced her voice. If not, then why would Christina suddenly take such extreme measures? She's been by your side for five years without acting so desperately. Something must have triggered