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Trevor yelled, "Take her away!"Angela was trapped in a small, cramped room measuring about ten square meters. The only way she could see outside was through a tiny window. Every day, someone would bring her just enough food to keep her alive, but no one would tell her what was happening beyond those walls."Hey! How much longer are you going to keep me locked up?" Angela grabbed the hand of the person at the door and demanded answers.It was a pale-skinned maid. She quickly pulled away and ran off in a panic. Looking at the biscuit that had fallen on the ground, Angela's mind raced with worry—not for herself but for Clara and others who might be suffering at the hands of their captors.Another day went by. In the late evening, at around 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm, they finally let her out."You're incredibly fortunate. Someone has come to rescue you," Trevor said in a hoarse voice as he slouched on the couch.Angela was taken aback by his appearance—in just three days, he had lost a s
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"He's despicable and shameless, but aren't you also that way?" Angela asked as she retreated with vigilance written all over her face.Trevor initiated a video call again.Dexter took more than ten seconds to answer, only appearing on the other side of the video call after a while.He seemed to be having a candlelight dinner with someone, the flickering light casting dark shadows across his chiseled features."Dexter, who's that?" As a gentle voice sounded, Angela instantly tensed up.It was Elena. Ha! How funny.Angela had expected Dexter to not care about her, but she didn't expect him to be this heartless.After all, she was still his wife in name. Even if he didn't care about her well-being, shouldn't he at least care about the Bamford family's reputation? How could he still be…"Dexter, since you don't care about your wife, there's no point in keeping her. I'll just give her to my men." Trevor spoke with a stern look and a vicious glint in his eyes.As Dexter's tense face
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Angela naturally understood what he meant, but what she didn't expect was that the local media had reported that she was dead."What on earth is this?" she questioned helplessly, staring at the news headline on her phone. "Declaring someone dead without confirmation is absurd.""I had the hospital release that." Finn added coldly, "Dexter came, wanting to take you away, but I ignored him."Angela froze momentarily as she recalled what had happened a few days ago.How ridiculous. Dexter didn't even care about her well-being, so why was he here now?He probably just wanted to claim her corpse."Mr. Snowden, that man is here again." Right then, a nurse hurried in. "He's about to break into the place.""I don't want to see him!" Angela exclaimed coldly, trembling all over.Her memories of him had turned darker and more revolting each time she recalled them."You should just rest. I'll take care of everything else." With a smile, Finn tucked her in before turning to leave."Where
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"I didn't abandon you. Things happened too suddenly, and I couldn't let Trevor see how affected I was. The entire time, I had been—""That's all in the past now." Angela's lips curved slightly in a faint smile. "You don't need to explain. Just leave."With that, she turned and walked away.Dexter bolted forward, trying to grab her arm, but Finn rushed over and pushed him away."Don't touch her. Do you even deserve to?" Finn's usual gentle demeanor was gone, replaced with a cold and fierce gaze.After Dexter barely steadied himself, he looked at Angela's calm and indifferent expression. In that instant, he found himself unexpectedly flustered.His heart raced anxiously, making him feel like clutching it with his hand to steady it."Finn, this is between my wife and me. It's none of your business!" After a moment of silence, Dexter spoke coldly, his words firm and forceful."We're already divorced," Angela said calmly. "Our agreement still stands, but I'm done playing along with
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Angela had grown numb to it all after a few days. Every day, she followed the same routine, which was eating, taking her medication, and going for a stroll to aid her recovery.The meal that day was a light one, with the main dish being oatmeal with peanut butter and walnuts. It was refreshing and delicious.Angela ate silently while Dexter quietly watched."I'll be bringing you back in two days. Grandma misses you." Dexter unexpectedly spoke up.Over the past few days, their conversations had been minimal, mostly him speaking and her listening."We should head back as soon as possible," Angela replied in a hoarse voice, her words succinct."I did tell you I would handle things appropriately…" Dexter continued after a pause, "That is why I didn't hand Trevor over to Grandpa and Grandma. I will wait for you to decide how to handle him."Angela froze mid-action. She glanced at him, somewhat surprised."Don't allow him to appear before them. Grandma and Madam Fiona wouldn't be abl
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Right then, a young man burst in from outside. "How is that possible? Angie was perfectly fine! How could she be dead? I don't believe this!"It was Zack who spoke."My child, we don't want to believe it either, but the facts are right in front of us. The hospital has already reported that your sister is indeed…"As Judy wiped her tears, she lowered her head with reddened eyes, doing her best to conceal her excitement.What great news! That wretched nuisance was finally gone.Once this funeral was over, they could smoothly take over Angela's property. Selling it would easily fetch them tens of millions."Even if she were dead, there should at least be a body, right?"Judy already had her excuse ready. "She's been cremated. We only brought back the ashes."In reality, they never even managed to enter the hospital.However, the staff there had assured them with utmost confidence that Angela was indeed deceased and so badly disfigured that it was not appropriate for the family to
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Bill's face looked particularly grim. At a time like this, he could only summon his authority as Angela's father."We already said this was just a misunderstanding. We were worried about you when the news of your accident reached us here."You have no idea how upset we were and how we barely held it together to give you a… Ahem! Now that you're back, there's no need to dwell on this, is there?"Angela's smile remained. "Sorry, but I'm someone with great luck and a long life ahead. By the time you two ascend to heaven, I might still be alive and well. So, there's really no need to worry about me."As soon as she left, the couple smashed everything in the mourning hall in frustration and disappointment."I told you we should have waited until we got the body, but you wouldn't listen. Now look, we've utterly embarrassed ourselves!" Sighing heavily, Bill glared at Judy.Feeling aggrieved, she retorted, "It was that stupid doctor who swore it was true. I was trying to strike while the
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"Hello, Angela. Long time no see." Right then, Trevor suddenly spoke.He looked at Angela with a mocking smile as if he had spotted something amusing. "You sure are brave, huh? You jumped from such a tall building without a second thought. Weren't you afraid of falling to your death?""You're not much better yourself." Angela sneered coldly, casting him a look of disgust before walking over to stand in front of Fiona."Angela, why don't you divorce Dexter and be with me? I promise to treat you well, and I won't be like him, a person who enjoys candlelight dinners with other women while your life hangs by a thread." Trevor grinned wickedly, acting like an insolent child."Sorry, but I wouldn't even consider you." Angela scoffed. "Besides, you'll be going to prison today.""How could you be so cruel?" Trevor raised an eyebrow, smiling slyly.That smile not only failed to give a sense of warmth but also felt particularly unsettling."Angela, for my sake, let him off this time. Just
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Zack recalled that Angela had recently mentioned her official divorce from Dexter, stating that they were no longer married. He couldn't help but question why Dexter was there, attending to her with such care and attention.He scratched his head in confusion, unable to piece it all together. Finally, he blurted out, "Dexter, Angela and you... Aren't you two..."Dexter glanced at him. "What?"Zack asked directly, "You two are divorced, yet you still have feelings for her. Are you trying to win her back now?"Dexter was stunned, feeling slightly embarrassed.Zack sat down next to him with a silly smile. "It's alright, Dexter. We're family; you don't have to be shy. In the past, I thought it was fine if you divorced her, as I believed she didn't deserve you. "But I've come to realize that Angela is truly exceptional, and you barely measure up to her. If you're serious about winning her back, I can help you. What do you say?"Dexter boldly remarked, "What assistance can you offer?
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"Ms. Graham, Mr. Bamford has dispatched 50 employees, and they've already started working," Clara said excitedly on the phone.Angela was taken aback upon hearing that Dexter had sent a team to assist her. However, despite the large number of people he'd sent, the factory equipment remained insufficient."Ms. Graham, Mr. Bamford has also sent us a batch of new equipment, which is currently being unloaded," Clara added, her voice brimming with emotion. She was overwhelmed with joy and was fighting back tears.Angela stood silently in the corridor, feeling dizzy. It felt surreal that Dexter had actually stepped in to assist her and resolved the pressing issue troubling her within mere minutes. How had he suddenly become so kind? Angela found herself utterly perplexed. She was lost in thought for a long time.At that moment, an overwhelming fatigue washed over her. She felt lightheaded, and her limbs were numb. An intense drowsiness began to set in."What's going on? You're not goi
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"Have you finished your work?" Dexter asked casually. He removed his sunglasses and gazed at her quietly.At that moment, Angela had yet to even wipe the dust from her face. Exhausted from a sleepless night of work and battling her anxiety, she appeared far more haggard than Dexter."I have something I need to take care of first. Please allow me to go. You should return to the hospital first. I'll visit you as soon as I'm done, alright?" Angela's tone softened as she recalled his kindness.Her tone was like a man persuading his mistress to return to the home. Dexter had become the eager mistress, waiting for her arrival. Dexter inhaled deeply and got out of his car. He approached her and commanded, "Get down first."Angela rejected anxiously. "No. I have something urgent to take care of.""Your face is so dirty. Do you want to embarrass yourself by going out like that?" Dexter sneered.In an instant, a flicker of care appeared in the depths of his eyes.Last night, after she
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The doubt in Harvey's eyes vanished, replaced entirely by admiration and praise. "I didn't expect that you would have such an opportunity. I'm looking forward to it.""I won't let you down."...After Harvey left, Angela asked everyone to start buying leather again. She then held a meeting with the factory employees, urging them to work overtime and stay focused on their goals."It's impossible to finish the order. We put in so much effort, but everything ended up in ashes. Is this deal still on?""That's right. There was a big fire just now, and everyone is still panicking. How can we stay positive?""Ms. Graham is ridiculous. Does she think we're all magicians?"While Angela spoke on stage, the workers below whispered, visibly dissatisfied. Noticing this, Clara waited for Angela to pause and then informed her about their comments.Angela offered a faint smile, having fully anticipated this. It was simply a part of human nature. As she prepared to speak again, she began wit
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By this time, the media had caught wind of the news and quickly gathered at the factory to capture photos. Angela took it upon herself to release a public notice detailing the incident's causes and consequences, as well as the disciplinary actions taken against those involved and the measures being implemented to support the injured.Fortunately, she acted swiftly by arriving promptly to assess the situation. She communicated clearly to the public, took responsibility for her mistakes, and committed to rebuilding the warehouse while enhancing management regulations. Her fast response effectively cut the backlash she faced by at least half.The following morning, the senior executives of Graham Group began to arrive one by one, greeted by the sight of the warehouse in ruins. They were shocked by the strange odor in the air and saw Angela efficiently directing the team in a well-organized response to the aftermath of the disaster."Ms. Graham, are you alright?" Wilbert, the head o
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"Why didn't I notice you worked so hard before?" Dexter joked, enjoying a delicious dessert in the hospital.While he remained relaxed, Angela was overwhelmed by anxiety. With just five days until the deadline, they had only managed to complete 60% of the production."I never really had the opportunity to be busy before," Angela replied casually, setting her phone aside. She then rubbed her face hard, trying to dispel the fatigue that lingered.She felt unusually irritable and uneasy today, as though something was about to happen. Ultimately, she attributed it to the uncomfortable hospital bed.Outside the window, a gentle night breeze blew, making the curtains dance around. Angela awoke to her racing thoughts and sat up in bed. Just then, her phone rang. It was Clara calling. "Ms. Graham, our factory is on fire."The simple sentence shocked Angela, leaving her numb. "What's going on?"As soon as she posed the question, she tossed aside the quilt and instantly got out of bed. S
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Andrew's fury was palpable. "Nonsense! You didn't even acknowledge my contribution to the company!""Didn't the company reward you appropriately? Your salary and stock dividends are the highest besides Bill's, not counting those bribes you received. "Mr. Graham, there are things I'm aware of but won't mention for the sake of your dignity. Please don't create a scene unless you want to lose what's left of your reputation."As Angela confronted Andrew, she went from seeming quiet to confident. She could even tackle problems with a sense of humor.Andrew's anger continued to grow. The harder he fought, the more he felt defeated."Uncle Andrew, Angela has been merciful. If you know what's best, leave now. If you refuse, I can take you." Zack, who had been observing the situation with amusement, chimed in.Angela remarked, "Ask Joanne to send Mr. Graham out. If he creates trouble again, don't intervene. There's no point in giving him more chances since he's being unreasonable."Afte
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Angela couldn't shake off her concern for Dexter. After all, he had been injured because of her. How could she not feel anxious about it?The doctor arrived promptly and conducted a thorough checkup on Dexter. He concluded that Dexter's injury was acting up again, leading to poor blood circulation. He needed to go to the hospital for medication and injections. Angela went with him. Meanwhile, Zack stayed home to wait for Joanne."Mr. Bamford, it's best for you to stay in the hospital. Given your current health condition, it's not advisable..." the doctor advised worriedly.The nurse had assisted Dexter in changing into a hospital gown. He propped against the bed, visibly uncomfortable due to the lack of support behind him. Noticing his discomfort, Angela quickly fetched a pillow and offered him a box of tissues to wipe the cold sweat beading on his forehead. Dexter glanced at her intensely and remained silent."You should consider staying here for the next few days. There's no
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The abrupt ringing of the phone shattered the stillness in the room, startling everyone present. Andrew answered impatiently, "Who is it?"On the other end of the line, Angela replied with a smirk, "It's me, Mr. Graham. The deadline I set has passed, and I still haven't heard back from you. I've asked someone to clear the COO's office for the department of supervision, which was previously cramped in the executive office."Andrew was furious. "How dare you!""Did I not inform you ahead of time? Oh, by the way, it seems you didn't select any of the options I proposed, so I've decided to take matters into my own hands. "There's a small company in Cetol that opened a few years ago. If you're okay with it, you can start working there. I've sent all the relevant information to you via email."In a moment of frustration, Andrew hurled his phone away before Angela could complete her sentence. All his life, he had enjoyed success at Graham Group, always managing to get what he desired.
