The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 224

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The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 224: Hallway Conspiracies

Third Person POV

Jack followed Vanessa down the marble staircase, keeping a few steps behind her.

"Miss Mitchell," Jack said quietly, "what you did up there... Mr. Blake might not be pleased

Vanessa shook her head. "He wants her locked up, doesn't he? She was being difficult, so I helped Christopher. He should thank me."

"But..." Jack hesitated, looking back toward the upper floor. "You pushed her. What if she's

injured?

Vanessa laughed. "Please. It was just a little shove. She's a grown woman, not a child. What is she made of, paper? As if my push could actually hurt her." "Besides," she added, "she's trying to steal Christopher from me. She deserved a lesson. That was nothing compared to what she deserves."

Jack kept his face neutral. "What if she complains to Mr. Blake? He values her opinion now. Whatever she says, he'll take seriously."

Vanessa turned around, eyes flashing with anger. "She wouldn't dare! If she says a word, I'll destroy her."

She stepped closer to Jack, pointing at his chest. "Remember, I helped you today. You are not to breathe a word of this to anyone."

"Of course, Miss Mitchell," Jack replied. "I'm always on your side. If you don't want me to speak of it, I won't."

around Mr. Blake. Don't let your temper get the

Christopher asks, we'll say she refused to stay

agreed. "Much

you're so good to me. If only Christopher treated me

the calculation in his eyes. "Miss Mitchell, you're beautiful. If you

you."

of the staircase, and Vanessa seemed to cheer up at Jack's

before I never had the chance to really spend time with Christopher," she said. “But now, if I stay

"Where is Christopher now? When will

is handling some important matters," Jack replied. "He likely won't be

room. "Would you care

think I will, Vanessa

main living area, Vanessa looked back up the

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been here for age, has he? And now he returns, all for

“I should have pushed her harder. Given her

here regularly,

into the villa. Jack watched as she ordered staff to prepare a guest room-the one closest to

told a staff member. And I want fresh

Vanessa turned to Jack. "What about that woman

so busy with Vanessa's demands, he hadn't checked on Angela: "No,

unwilling to be with Christopher. Locked in a room without complaint? Don't you find that

want to be here, her silence was