The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife novel Chapter 196

he Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire’s Ex–Wife

Chapter 196: Transfer to a New Location

Angela POV

I awoke to voices outside my door. Down light filtered through the shutters, illuminating the luxurious bedroom that was now my

prison.

“The next location has been prepared. When do you plan to move them? David’s voice carried through the door.

Once Ms. Wilson and the children have fully adjusted, Christopher teplied casually.

“But sit, security reported detecting an international call last night. appears 5

Ms. Wilson contacted someone outside.”

A pause. “What? Are you certain?”

“Records show it came from Maria’s phone, but the SIM card has been destroyed. We can’t determine what was said, but this poses security risk.“

Christopher voice dropped to an icy tone. “Prepare for immediate transfer. We leave today.”

“Understood, sir.”

Lexhaled slowly. My call had boon discovered, but they didn’t know who I’d contacted. Help might be coming–if I could just buy

Time.

A soft rustling from the children’s room caught my attention their belongings.

“What

pushed open the door to find David and a guard sorting through

are you doing?” I demanded. “Why are you touching their things?”

David straightened. “Ms. Wilson, Mr. Blake has decided we need to relocate.”

“Relocate? Where? And why wasn’t I informed first?”

“A security precaution. We’re moving to another private island, more secluded than this one.”

My stomach dropped. “Are you planning to separate me from my children?”

“Temporarily, Mr. Blake believes separate transfers would be safer.”

“Absolutely not!” I stopped between him and the sleeping children. “won’t let them out of my sight!”

“Good morning, Angela.” Christopher’s smo

smooth voice came from behind me. I see you ve learned of our plans.”

I turned to face him, “Moving us to another isolated island? Yes, I’ve been informed.”

“A security

measure. Last night’s incident made it clear this location isn’t secure onough.”

The children stirred, awakened by our voices.

Christopher knelt to their level. “We’re going to a new place today, but before that, I’ve arranged a special breakfast picnic by the

My daughter’s eyes widened with delight. “Really? Can we see t

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“Of course. We’ll enjoy the view, then take a boat to our new island.

My son tigged at my sleeve, whispering “Mom, I don I want to go.mething doesn’t fool right

His intuition strengthened my resolve. “We’re not going to any new (fland,” I raised my voice. “This charade ends now.”

Christopher paused. Angela, don’t complicate matters.”

“We’re not going anywhere with you. The children need to retum home.”

“Mommy?” My daughter’s smile faltered, “Aren’t we having a picnic?

I crouched to her eye level. He hasn’t been honest with us. This is a vacation—he’s keeping us here against our will.”

“Angela, Christopher’s voice hardened, “please consider carefully. Everything I’ve done has been out of love-

“Enough!” 1 straightened. “If you have any genuine feelings for us, you’ll send us back to New York immediately.”

“And if I refuse?”

Then you’ll lose our trust forever.”

Something dangerous flickered in Christopher’s eyes. E

Before I could react, he lifted my daughter into his arms.

“Put her down.” I demanded, panic rising in my throat.

“Angela, your emotional state is frightening the children.”

“My emotional state? You kidnapped us!”

“We need some space. Let’s go see the ocean while your mother calmi herself,” he told my daughter, already moving toward the

door

1 lunged after them, but David and two guards blocked my path,

“Let me through!” I shouted. “He’s taking my daughter!”

-Please c calm down,” David urged. “He’s just taking her to the beach temporarily.”

“This is illegal imprisonment! Let me go to my daughter!”

I watched helplessly as Christopher carried her down the path toward the beach, her small form growing distant

“I suggest you return to your room,” David said quietly. “You can prepare your belongings. We must leave today.”

“This is coercion!”

“Please understand, we have only two options–you and your son proceed to the new island where you’ll reunite with your daughter, or… Mr. Blake will be forced to take other measures.”

I felt my son’s hand slip into mine. Fighting now would only traumatize him and potentially worsen our situation. I need appear compliant while looking for any opportunity.

*Fine,” I said coldly. “We’ll prepare to leave.”

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Back in the bedroom, I pulled my son close. “We’re going to do as they say f

but we’ll find a way home. I promise.”

While pretending to pack, I used my lipstick to write a message on the back of a bathroom mirror: “TAKEN BY C. BLAKE TO SECOND ISLAND.”

“The speedboat is ready,” David called “Please gather only essential tems.”

“Where’s my daughter? I want to wait for her.”