Chapter 230

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The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 230: The First Lie Exposed

Angels POV

Hello?"

I hesitated, unsure how to address this woman who had answered my father's

phone. Was she his secretary? A friend? His new partner, perhaps?

"Hello... ma'am," I said cautiously. "I'm trying to reach John Wilson."

There was a pause, then: "Angela? Is that you? Why are you speaking to me so formally?"

The surprise in her voice confirmed my suspicion-we knew each other. The warmth in her tone suggested our relationship wasn't strained.

"I'm sorry," I replied carefully. "My phone was damaged, so I'm using a new number."

"Your phone broke? What happened? Are you alright?" Genuine concern filled her voice, a stark contrast to Christopher's characterization of my family relationships.

watching the doorway from the corner of

problem. Since you moved back to

the phrase. Christopher had told me my father and his

life. This woman's words painted an

flicker of movement caught my eye-definitely someone

are none of your business," I said coldly, forcing harshness into

voice.

a

business venture?"

own business? Another piece of information

in a bad mood," I said, softening slightly. "I should

racing as I tucked the phone away. Christopher had lied-my first concrete evidence that he wasn't being truthful

deep breath, moving carefully toward the door. My body still felt weak, and I steadied myself against the wall as a wave of dizziness passed

you going somewhere?" he

replied, studying his face. Had he been the shadow I'd seen? Had

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