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

In your position, negative publicity could affect the Group's

lips as I explained the

desperate scheme

leaving Christina no dignity

finished, my parents exchanged another meaningful look, this time with

to such tactics," my

his elbows on his knees. “You don't actually owe her anything, Sean. Since that yacht accident, Shaw Group has quietly resolved numerous issues for Jordan's medical enterprises. Without 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, you can

they understood my

match. She saved your life, and the alliance would have benefited the Shaw family. But thats no longer possible." She

1/3

Just

subtle shift in

despite believing our relationship was

after

take care of me, a vow that had clearly won my

personal affairs myself," I stated

about Angela? It's been five years-she's probably married with children by none. What's the point of dwelling on

isn't married, I replied

Is she back?" She rushed forward, stopping directly in front of

yourself," 1 said with a hint of amusement. "Otherwise, you won't sleep

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

she 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

didn't immediately respond, she gripped my shoulders. “Is that it? "No, I

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