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

contemptuous smile tugged at my lips

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

Christina no dignity in my

parents exchanged another

can't believe she would stoop to such tactics,"

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 intervention, their modest operation would never have achieved its current market position-they would have been acquired or bankrupted years

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

they

and the alliance would have benefited the Shaw family. But thats no longer possible." She sighed.

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Just

noticed the subtle shift

always been fond of Angela, despite believing our relationship was destined to be

emotional state after Angela left-the perstent

would take care of me, a vow that had clearly

personal affairs myself," I

will you handle them? Please don't tell me you're still thinking about Angela? It's been five years-she's probably married with children by none. What's the point of

married, I

eyes widened as she shot to her feet. "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? Where she now?

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

grandchildren? But 1 decided against it. My mother's enthusiasm, while

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

immediately respond, she gripped my

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