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

position, negative publicity could

lips as I explained the previous

Christina's attempt to drug me, her desperate scheme to force herself into

details, leaving Christina no dignity in

exchanged another meaningful look, this time

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

that yacht accident, Shaw Group has quietly resolved numerous issues for Jordan's medical enterprises. Without our

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

relieved they understood

Christina might have been a 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 behind

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Just Another

noticed the subtle shift in her

had always been fond of Angela, despite

emotional state after Angela

promised her she would take care of me, a vow that had clearly won my mother's favor at the

affairs myself,"

tell me you're still thinking about Angela? It's been five

married, I

Angela? Is she back?" She rushed forward, stopping directly in front of me. "Is it true? Where she

a hint of amusement. "Otherwise,

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

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

she gripped my

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