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Zion frowned and was about to argue back. But seeing how pale Flora looked, he just swallowed his words. "Fine."Downstairs, everyone was gathered in the garden hall, where they were playing cards."Oh, everyone's here?" Zion said as he strolled over, trying to appear casual.Angela shot Alan a look.Alan raised an eyebrow, stood up, and walked up to Zion. "Hey, we're playing cards. Come join us." He was an outgoing guy who wore his heart on his sleeve, and everyone knew it.Thus, Zion didn't suspect anything. He naturally reached out to pat Alan on the shoulder.The tiny needle hidden in his ring was so discreet that a simple brush was all it took to get the job done.But when his hand was only a few inches away, Alan suddenly let out a yelp and fell flat on the floor.Seeing someone as tall as him drop so abruptly was quite a sight."What happened?" Angela asked.Alan stood up, grimacing. "I think something jabbed me."Zion's expression changed.A second later, Alan grabb
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Zion let out a crazed laugh. With his face flushed from the toxin, he looked almost comical.He sneered in a mocking tone, "Angela? She slept her way up. She's got no real skills. You idiots fell for her sweet talk—ah!"Before he could finish, his face hit the muddy floor. The earthy smell filled his nose, nearly making him gag."How dare you insult her! I'll make you—""Enough." Angela raised a hand to stop Alan. "There's a security camera here. Lock him up in one of the rooms. I'll let Mr. Snowden know and have him decide what to do.""So are you going to compete in his place?" Alan asked.Everyone turned to Angela with hopeful looks, including Flora.Angela sighed. "Looks like I don't have a choice."Fortunately, she hadn't slacked off recently, so stepping in at the last minute didn't faze her.The next day, Angela calmly took Zion's spot in the competition. She drew seat number eight, which happened to be by the window.The theme for the first round of the competition ap
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Dexter was speechless."Don't push your luck," he warned through clenched teeth.Angela ended up going downstairs, even if it was only because everyone else was there.The moment she showed up, they got to their feet. They were all smiling—they had clearly prepared beforehand."Angela, come on over. We have your favorite mango juice," Clara said, patting the seat next to her.Angela was about to join Clara, but Dexter pulled her down beside him instead.Clara smiled sheepishly, and the others pretended not to notice. They quickly started complimenting the food and drinks to lighten the mood.Angela soon relaxed as well, chatting and laughing with the others. She was in a great mood.Suddenly, Dexter placed a shrimp ball with wasabi sauce on her plate. It gleamed appetizingly, the kind she'd usually want to eat right away. But it was coming from him, which was a first.Angela's expression flickered, and she didn't pick it up.The others turned toward her."You don't like it?"
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As they approached the gate of the castle-like manor, the parking lot was already bustling with luxury cars. It was evident that there were many people inside.Finn said with a faint but charming smile, "Let's go."He embodied all the qualities of a charismatic young man. He had a gentle demeanor that naturally drew people toward him, making them like him even more.Angela linked her arm with his in a relaxed manner as they strolled into the venue side by side.The banquet hall was grand and opulently decorated. Angela's eyes were drawn to the welcome poster at the entrance, which stood about two meters tall.The poster displayed beautiful photographs of the happy couple on their wedding day. The groom had striking features with black hair, green eyes, and fair skin, hinting at his mixed heritage. Standing next to him, the bride exuded grace and elegance.Finn introduced, "This is Julian Lare, a close friend I made while studying here."Arm in arm, the two of them entered the ve
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Dexter's frustration was evident as he placed his hands on his hips and took a few quick strides before saying through gritted teeth, "She's also a friend of Julian's. Is there an issue with her wanting to congratulate him and his wife?"The banquet began shortly. Angela sat next to Dexter, silently checking her phone every now and then, hoping time would speed up.As the newlyweds made their rounds to toast everyone, Angela managed to force a smile."Well, well, well. If it isn't Angela. What a rare sight!" Julian remarked with a hint of genuine surprise in his tone, as if seeing her there was something out of the ordinary.After all, he had never seen Dexter bring her to any important events in the past few years."Congratulations on your marriage," Angela smiled faintly and said no more."Hello, Ms. Graham." At this moment, the bride reached out her hand first.Angela was a little surprised but still smiled and shook her hand, feeling that she had seen this woman somewhere be
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Dexter released a lengthy breath. "Don't speak of such nonsense."Looking at him intently, Julian said, "Hey, remember when you told me I understood you better than anyone else? Have you forgotten about that? I can probably figure out how you're feeling right now. "Angela's been making strides, and it seems like she's slipping out of your grasp. That must be unsettling for you, huh? You want to hold on to her, but it feels like you can't."Dexter didn't say anything."Given your current state, perhaps it's best to take a moment and relax. Why don't I lend you a hand?" Julian's eyes lit up as if he'd just thought of something.Angela and Bella were engaged in lively conversation off to the side. Julian approached them, holding two glasses of wine, and asked, "May I offer you ladies a drink?"Angela hesitated. After all, Julian had just been chatting with Dexter. Who knew what they'd been discussing?However, he didn't clarify which glass was intended for whom. Surely he wouldn't
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Angela's eyes were bloodshot from the fever, and her arms were burning hot."Dexter, it's all your fault. Don't think I don't know what you've done. You drugged me! Dexter, you despicable man! How could you be so mean? I hate you!" Angela was so dazed that she could hardly open her eyes. She could only vaguely see figures moving around in front of her. Dexter was right beside her.A group of doctors and nurses were present, having heard every word of her reprimands directed at him. The atmosphere became awkward for everyone, and a dark expression painted Dexter's face."I apologize, sir. There has been a sudden influx of patients, and all the rooms are currently occupied. You will have to receive the IV here," stated the nurse politely.With no other option, they both settled down in the corridor.Dexter maintained a rigid posture as he sat. Angela tilted her head and rested it on his shoulder as if she were on the verge of collapsing.Dexter felt an ache in his heart as he gaz
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The group turned to face her, their expressions filled with concern.Angela was the pillar of the group, and without her, they would be lost. They couldn't afford for anything to happen to her.But Angela regained her composure and let out a hearty laugh. "Do I look like something's wrong? I'm perfectly fine. When the results are announced later, no matter how we place, none of us should feel down about it."Everyone nodded in agreement.When they arrived at the venue, half of the competitors were already there, chatting quietly amongst themselves. The judges soon joined them and wasted no time in announcing the rankings of the competition, forgoing any unnecessary words or small talk."Oh my goodness!" Alan exclaimed when he saw Angela's name. "Angela, you're first! That's incredible; you definitely earned it!"The others were equally amazed and expressed their surprise. Angela gestured for everyone to calm down with her eyes; she had also seen her own name at the top.She lo
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Angela trembled violently as she stood frozen in place. Her already pale face instantly lost all color.Sure enough, what was meant to come would come, no matter how hard she tried to avoid it."Grandma, this has nothing to do with you." Dexter suddenly stepped forward in three quick strides, planting himself firmly in front of Angela. Every word he spoke was powerful and resolute.Angela was slightly stunned. His back was like an unbreakable wall—solid and unyielding.Natalie, however, was utterly shocked. She stared at Dexter in disbelief. "What do you mean by that? Isn't the child she's carrying yours? You two have only been divorced for a while. Don't tell me she already has someone else's—""Grandma!" Dexter cut her off sharply before she could say anything more offensive. "I said this has nothing to do with you."With that, he turned around, grabbed Angela's arm, and led her out the door. "Where do you want to go? I'll take you.""Home," Angela replied hoarsely. She looked
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Dexter stood motionless outside the room for what felt like forever until Natalie approached with the help of Ursula."Dexter, is it true that that woman is pregnant? Is it your child? Is it a child of the Bamford family?" Natalie was unusually excited. There was even a hopeful glow in her once lifeless eyes.Dexter's mind was in chaos. He nodded vaguely, not wanting to say anything more.Alas, Natalie wouldn't stop asking questions, like whether Angela's previously poor health would make the pregnancy risky or who would get custody of the child now that the two of them were divorced."Grandma, you should go get some rest. We haven't even discussed all of this yet." Dexter finally couldn't take it anymore and gently persuaded her to leave.But just then, someone from Joseph's side came to call him. Dexter had no choice but to get Fiona to stay with Angela while he hurried off.Joseph had also heard about the pregnancy. In fact, the moment the result was confirmed, the news spread
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"Why are you stammering like this? Are you even a man?" Fiona gave Dexter a disapproving smack on the back before bluntly revealing the truth. "Angela, you're pregnant."Angela was speechless. What did Fiona just say?She genuinely thought something was wrong with her ears. How could she have heard something so absurd? How could she possibly be pregnant? Hadn't she become infertile after her body had been exposed to something harmful?Even though Dexter had forced her to undergo treatment for a while, it shouldn't have worked that well.Angela's face shifted between pale and flushed a few times. After a minute or two, she finally came back to her senses. "Madam Fiona, are you joking?"She gave an incredulous laugh, suspecting that Fiona didn't want her to be just a friend anymore and wanted her to be her daughter-in-law instead.With a heavy sigh, Fiona pulled out a blood test report. Angela stiffly accepted the undeniable proof and gave it a quick scan, only to be instantly dumb
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Joseph's eyes were filled with worry, as if he feared Angela would be left without support in the future.She was about to speak when she suddenly felt a wave of nausea rise in her stomach, causing her to nearly gag. She quickly got up and poured herself a glass of water, barely managing to suppress the discomfort.It seemed like her body hadn't fully recovered yet, as even a little fatigue made her feel unwell."Grandpa, I've been swamped with work recently. I have no energy to focus on anything else," Angela said with a bitter smile before letting out a long sigh.The weight on her shoulders was just too heavy, so heavy that she could barely catch her breath.Joseph looked at her meaningfully, a trace of regret and helplessness crossing his eyes.…It was past 11:00 pm when Angela finally went to the guest room after her conversation with Joseph.By then, she was already physically and mentally exhausted. She collapsed onto the bed and fell asleep as soon as her head hit the
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Back when Angela and Dexter were still together, Joseph had clearly been biased toward them. Now that they were divorced, Joseph was still unable to let go of Angela. How could anyone tolerate that?"Grandma, Aunt Ursula, Grandpa treated Angela very well before. It's only right that she comes to visit him." Dexter's face showed no expression, but his tone was firm.Since he had spoken, Ursula stopped talking. She could sense something was off, but seeing the awkwardness between Dexter and Angela, it didn't really seem like anything was going on. Thinking it over, she decided to stay quiet.Natalie, however, wasn't so easy to deal with.Seeing that Dexter wasn't taking her side, she became annoyed and went straight inside, saying to Angela, "Alright, since you've already seen Joseph, you should go. He needs rest."Upon hearing this, Joseph immediately started coughing, his face turning pale.The exasperated Angela didn't respond to that. Instead, she immediately tried to calm Jose
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Jennifer was rather frustrated. In theory, a man like Dexter, who was so charming and outstanding, should have easily won Angela over with all the effort he had put in to make her change her mind.Yet, the stubborn Angela acted like someone who had kicked a drug addiction. She merely observed from the sidelines, refusing to take the bait.Jennifer also believed that Dexter was being too laid-back about this. He was making her create minor issues for Angela, but he hadn't made any big moves himself. How could that work?"Mr. Bamford, if you ask me, you should get your family to help," Jennifer suggested. "I heard Ms. Graham is very close to your grandfather. If you involve him, she will definitely…"She didn't voice the rest of her thoughts.Dexter stared silently into space, as if lost in thought. He didn't say anything for a long time.Jennifer became anxious. "Mr. Bamford, you two have feelings for each other. You can't cut off contact. You need to show up in front of her occas
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"You're out of luck. The elevator's to the right—please leave." Angela showed no courtesy as she outright told Jennifer to go. She couldn't be bothered to waste any more time on this drama queen."You…"Jennifer stood up abruptly, furious. "Angela, do you even hear yourself? I'm representing Bamford Co. Since you dare refuse me, does that mean you're not worried that this will anger Mr. Bamford?""Oh, I'm so scared!" Angela made an exaggerated face before smirking, making it clear she wasn't taking Jennifer seriously at all. "If you don't leave now, I'll have to call security.""Then I'll just have Mr. Bamford personally come here to talk to you." Jennifer sneered, waving her phone that had diamond studs on the back."Ms. Graham, you and Mr. Bamford have already gone your separate ways. I'm sure you don't want to have anything to do with him anymore, right? If he comes here to talk to you, your decision will change, won't it?"Angela remained indifferent, looking at Jennifer with
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As a woman, Angela might not be the most perceptive in some areas, but when it came to matters of the heart, she knew what she was talking about.She could tell that Ingrid, despite her cold and distant demeanor, truly liked Austin. Otherwise, she wouldn't have come here and swallowed her pride for him.Angela wasn't petty. As long as things could be cleared up over time, she wouldn't hold onto grudges.…In the afternoon, she and Austin held a management meeting to analyze and summarize the recent live commerce project.At the end, they conducted a vote, and more than half of the people fully supported Angela's decision. The rest had no choice but to go along with the majority. With this, Angela had managed to establish herself in the company for the time being.The live commerce gradually fell into a rhythm, boosting sales several times over and bringing Horizon back into the spotlight with consumers.To maintain this momentum, Angela had the HR department hire a group of youn
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It was just that Ingrid hadn't quite shifted her perspective yet.At the moment, Angela was wondering whether things could be resolved peacefully. If tensions could be eased, wouldn't that mean she would gain a highly capable ally? Why would she go out of her way to maximize animosity?"What a shame; I absolutely hate cream puffs." Unfortunately, Ingrid wasn't having any of it. She shot a disdainful glance at Angela and the cream puffs.Angela froze for a second. Then, shrugging it off, she simply opened the plastic bag and took a bite of a cream puff."Well, if you've got something to say, go ahead. I've got no time to waste on someone who doesn't appreciate cream puffs." She spoke righteously, as if anyone who disliked cream puffs didn't deserve her respect.Ingrid wore a look of complete bewilderment. She stared at Angela, wondering if she had changed overnight. What was going on today? Had everyone eaten some weird mushroom or something, making them act all weird?"My dad w
