"I appreciate it, but I'm fine, thank you," Amanda courteously declined. Despite the pain in her abdomen and throughout her body, she hastily departed from the villa. Twenty minutes later, Betty arrived to pick her up.As Amanda entered the front passenger seat, she anxiously inquired, "Betty, where's Daniel?""Daniel and David have already returned to Sweden! Before they left, Daniel was very angry. He mentioned wanting to terminate the collaboration with Terry's Company," Betty relayed.Amanda, feeling the weight of Dickson's actions, held her forehead. "Give me the phone!""Here you go," Betty handed over the phone.Amanda quickly dialled the number, but the constant beeping indicated that Daniel had turned off his phone. "Miss Amanda, Daniel is probably on the plane and can't answer the phone! Why don't you try calling later?" Betty suggested."Ah!" Amanda sighed in frustration, leaning helplessly against the seat. "Miss Amanda, should I take you to the office now, or would you pr
After the call concluded, Amelia found herself unable to control her tears. She was aware that Dickson's willingness to marry her stemmed from sympathy, not genuine love. Despite crying for a few seconds, Amelia suddenly began to sneer."So what if there's no love? As long as I become Mrs. Dickson, I can completely change my social status. Even if Dickson and I divorce, I'll still receive a substantial amount of money from him. Amanda, this time, I won't allow you to steal Dickson! Regardless, I will marry into the Anderson’s family and become Mrs. Dickson," Amelia thought to herself.At Terry's Company, Dickson spent the entire afternoon calling Amanda, but she didn't answer his calls at all."This infuriating woman, she once again ignored my call!"Jack entered to deliver a report, saying, "Mr. Dickson, Miss Amanda has booked a flight to Sweden for tomorrow!"Upon hearing this, Dickson furrowed his brow. A foreboding feeling surged within him. Amanda was undoubtedly heading to Swede
"Mr. Dickson..."Dickson silenced Betty with a gesture, signalling her not to disturb Amanda. Frightened, Betty nodded hastily. Betty then pointed to the flight attendant behind him, indicating for Betty to follow the flight attendant to the first-class cabin at the front of the plane.Uneasily glancing at Amanda, Betty inwardly complained, realising that the "lunatic" Amanda had mentioned was Mr. Dickson himself. However, she didn't dare to offend Dickson. Betty stood up quietly and followed the flight attendant to the first-class cabin.Meanwhile, Dickson carefully took Betty’s seat. After dozing for a while, Amanda awoke to find her limbs sore and numb. The cramped seats in the economy class provided little room to stretch her legs. In a daze, Amanda sensed someone gently turning her head.Subsequently, Amanda found herself resting her head on a broad and sturdy shoulder. Initially assuming it was Betty, Amanda didn't pay much attention. However, she discovered that this shoulder w
Amanda would prefer enduring more hardships and paying a higher cost than accepting any help from Dickson."I don't need your assistance. All I desire is to stay as far away from you as possible. I don't want to endure slander or criticism anymore. I don't want anyone insinuating that I can't move on from you and that I've tried to seduce you.""Amanda..." Dickson took a step forward, tightly grabbing Amanda’s arm.Amanda fiercely struggled. "Let go of me. Stay away from me!""Mandy!" Dickson stared deeply at Amanda before forcefully kissing her lips."Don't touch me. Ah..." A sharp slapping sound echoed as Amanda angrily pushed Dickson away, delivering a hard slap.Dickson, now slapped, gazed at Amanda with a cold and complex expression. Amanda's heart raced as if facing a ferocious beast. The haunting memories of Dickson intensified whenever they were close. Dickson had long exerted control over Amanda’s body, leaving an indelible trauma. Deep down, Amanda feared Dickson, and this t
They engaged in a struggle as they exited the airport. Suddenly, Dickson spotted Andrew.At that moment, Andrew anxiously stood outside the gate, watching.Dickson's face contorted with malice. Seizing Amanda, he pulled her into his arms and forcefully kissed her.Due to Dickson's height, Amanda's neck bent uncomfortably. "Ah..."Amanda desperately tried to push Dickson away, but her struggles only seemed to tighten his grip.The commotion caught the attention of everyone at the airport. Betty, terrified, remained frozen.Observing the scene, Andrew's eyes filled with rage, and he rushed towards the gate."Dickson, release Amanda!"Regrettably, Andrew found himself obstructed by a fence, preventing him from reaching Dickson. Otherwise, he would have swiftly approached and delivered a forceful punch.After a few moments, Dickson finally released Amanda. Both their lips were red and swollen from the intense encounter."Dickson, have you lost your mind?!" Amanda cried out, a mix of anger
"Oh, we've truly failed miserably this time! This move was too risky. Youthful enthusiasm can be overly impulsive!""It looks like Mr. Patrick will need to step in to handle this mess!""Indeed! You even entered into a wager with Mr. Dickson! Amanda, I don't want to blame you, but you've clearly overestimated yourself.""Resign from the chairwoman position promptly before you find yourself in a tight spot! Give yourself an exit, and we might salvage our positions!""If we wait three years, Terry's Company could end up with nothing left!"Mr. Philip and Aunty Hannahl abandoned politeness, speaking like mentors scolding their proteges. Amanda sat there, unable to find the right words. At this juncture, what else could she say? Unless she could secure a superior supplier to replace C and M Technologies, the urgent challenges facing Amanda remained unresolved."Dear shareholders, I genuinely feel remorseful! It's true that I bear the primary responsibility for this incident.""However, th
Everyone was so scared that their hearts were shaking! Amanda found herself in a tight spot. Instead of seeking support from Mr. Dickson, she chose to behave rudely towards him.“Amanda, why are you talking to Mr. Dickson like that?”“You're the one who messed things up. What gives you the right to be upset? Apologise to Mr. Dickson right away!”“Mr. Dickson, please don't be upset! Miss Amanda is still young. I apologise to you on her behalf!”Amanda was left speechless upon hearing this. It was Dickson who caused the trouble! If Dickson hadn't attacked Daniel, the collaboration between the Terry’s Company and C and M Technologies wouldn't have fallen apart. But now, instead of blaming Dickson, everyone pointed fingers at Amanda!Dickson glanced around at everyone, disregarding Amanda's angry stare. He remarked, “Oh, I overheard you guys yelling outside. Some of you are considering leaving Terry's Company?”"Um..." Mr. Philip and Aunty Hannah exchanged glances, appearing somewhat emba
"Thanks?" Amanda playfully rolled her captivating eyes, shooting a fierce glare at Dickson.Dickson gazed down at Amanda, flashing a mischievous smile. He then removed her black-framed glasses. "I still prefer you without glasses!" Dickson commented, his touch on Amanda's cheek carrying a suggestive undertone. The delicate and smooth contact reignited the fire in Dickson's veins.Whenever facing Amanda, Dickson experienced an uncontrollable surge of adrenaline. However, there was a hint of disdain in Amanda's eyes. She forcefully slapped Dickson's hand away, stating, "Don't touch me!"Dickson's eyes, sharp and filled with mockery, exuded a sinister quality as he took a few steps forward and pressed Amanda against the conference table.With a swift motion, Dickson secured Amanda's chin in his hand. Due to Dickson's year-round involvement in golf, his palm bore slight calluses, causing Amanda some discomfort as he rubbed her chin."Hey, you're really turning your back on me! A woman lik