The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife novel Chapter 20

Chapter 20: 1 never meant to buy you off

Angela POV

Just as I pressed the elevator button, heavy footsteps sounded behin me. Seans volcs cut through the silence.

Step

I didn’t turn around, but my grip tightened on the suitcase handle.

Footsteps echoed down the hallway as Sarah surried toward us, clearly having heard our raised voices ‘Mrs. Show she called out, concern evident in her voice. “Do you need any help?”

reassuring smile

I shook my head, forcing a reassuring smile.

“Sarah,” Sean’s voice was quiet but firm. “I need to speak with my wife privately. Please give us a moment.”

Sarah hesitated, her eyes meeting mine with a look of sympathy before she reluctantly turned away, leaving the alone in the silence of the hallway.

I let out a soft sigh, then turned to face him with determined eyes. Ave made my decision, Sean.”

“Have you?” His voice was closer now. “Or is someone else making it for you?”

Before I could respond, my phone’s ringtone shattered the tense atmosphere. Nathan’s name lit up the screen. I saw Sean’s jaw tighten as he caught sight of the caller ID,

“I should take this,” I said quietly.

Sean’s expression darkened, but he made no move to stop me as I answered.

“Angela?” Nathan’s voice carried clearly in the quiet hallway, “You haven’t been to the office for three days. Did something happent Are you feeling any better?”

I was acutely aware of Sean’s presence as 1 replied, “I’m fine. I’m just taking an extended leave. Thank you for your concern.”

“Are you sure? I could bring over some-

“That won’t be necessary, I cut in quickly. “Goodnight, Nathan.”

I ended the call, but the damage was done. Sean’s eyes had turned to ice.

“Nathan.” He practically spat the name, “Calling at this hour to check on your… health?”

“He’s a friend whos concerned about my wellbeing.” I tried to keep my voice steady. “Nothing more.”

Sean moved forward suddenly, taking my suitcase before I could react. “A friend who takes you at midnight?”

“Give that back.” I reached for the suitcase, but he held it easily out of reach.

to intimate lunches? Who calls you

“Answer me first.” His voice dropped dangerously low, “What’s really going on between you and Nathan?”

Anger flared in

ום

chest. “You have no right to question my relationships with colleagues. Not when you spent last night with

1/3

Chapter 20: I never meant to buy you off

Christina.”

“That was different

“Was it?” I laughed bitterly. “At least Nathan’s concern is gemine. His not trying to buy me off with insulting checks.”

“Christina shouldn’t have come to see you alone,” Sean’s voice tightened. “And she had no right to give you that check, 111 warn her about this.”

Something dangerous flashed in Sean’s eyes. “She had no right

“No?” I cut him off. “Isn’t that exactly what you did? Writing checks after our night together, as if I could be bought and paid for?”

Sean moved closer, his tall frame towering over me. The heat radlat from his body made my skin tingle, and for a moment, I was acutely aware of every inch of space between us,

His presence was overwhelming, possessive reminding me of that one passionate night we’d shared,

“I never meant to buy you off,” he said, his voice rough with emotion “That night…”

I tried to maintain my composure, but suddenly the room started spinning. A wave of dizziness hit me, and I swayed slightly.

“What’s wrong?” Sear