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However, when Angela recalled the last time she delivered food to him, she remembered that it didn't end well as Elena was there.She then thought of Erica and had a feeling that she hadn't seen her in quite a while."Where's that secretary of yours named Ms. Carrey?" Angela asked."She's been transferred. Why? Is there a problem?" Dexter replied.Of course, there was no problem—it had nothing to do with her anyway.…When Angela reached DawnStar Co., the first thing she did upon arriving was head to Callum's office, where she presented a bouquet of flowers to her dear boss."What's this?" Callum put down his work and smiled. "Good news? Or have you reached your goal ahead of schedule and are ready to rejoin our company?"Angela had never seen such an open and cheerful Callum before. She couldn't help but laugh at his response."You're a genius—you guessed it." Angela gave him a respectful bow. "Thank you, my dearest boss. Please accept this bouquet as a token of my gratitude.
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"Were you thinking about something? Your expression is hilarious!" Angela couldn't stop laughing.Finn finally walked over, saw the photo, and couldn't help but smile wryly. "This will do. It's fine like this."Angela's smile was especially radiant in the photo, reminding him of how she looked in his childhood memories.As they walked out of the photography studio, Finn kept staring at the picture as if he couldn't get enough of it.Angela was a little exasperated. "What now? Should we head to the pedestrian street for a walk?"Finn agreed, and after their stroll, they made plans to go hiking together over the weekend.On her way home, Angela bought food for Fiona."I'm back," Angela called out, pushing the door open with one hand. She assumed Fiona or Dexter would be there, but to her dismay, the only people in the living room were the two people she absolutely didn't want to see—Natalie and Trevor."Grandma." Angela set down her things before politely asking, "What brings you
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What needed to be said must be said.This was Angela's home. If she couldn't even say a few harsh words or send unwelcome guests away, then what was the point?"You ungrateful woman!" Natalie shot to her feet, pointing a trembling finger at Angela. "How dare you try to kick me out? I'm your grandmother!""You are Dexter and Trevor's grandmother, not mine. You didn't raise me or do anything for me, yet you demand my unwavering respect and obedience? And worse, obedience that is unreasonable? How does that work?" Angela retorted with a calm smile.She was not in a good mood today. Anyone who crossed her would get an earful—even if it meant offending this old hag."Don't say that, Angela. Grandma only wants what's best for us, for the family to be united and harmonious." Trevor quickly stepped in, supporting Natalie by the arm. His voice even carried a slight rasp, as if he were truly heartbroken."Hah!" Angela laughed instead of getting mad.Placing her hands on her hips, she lean
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Joseph also asked, "Angela, what exactly happened?""Grandpa, Aunt Ursula, I am to blame. This is all my fault." Trevor came out of the hospital room, looking like he was ready to accept all blame.It was genuinely disgusting."If you must blame someone, blame me. This has nothing to do with Angela," Trevor added, giving Angela a meaningful look.Angela could no longer tolerate it. "Yes. It is all your fault. Who told you to stir up trouble? Grandma and I used to have a great relationship. If it weren't for you, how could she have hit me to the point that I look like this? You're the jinx!"She had so much frustration bottled up that she couldn't hold it in anymore.Trevor was just too disgusting.Everyone soon noticed her face.Even Ursula froze for a moment and said nothing else."Angie, tell me what happened." Joseph gestured for Angela to come closer.His voice was as gentle as always. He was always patient with Angela and would side with her.Angela suddenly teared up,
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"Here, use this on your face." Dexter handed Angela a bag of ice cubes."Natalie can't distinguish right from wrong at all." Fiona felt uneasy seeing Angela's disheveled state."Just stay away from her and avoid any contact." Angela waved her hand dismissively. Her anger had mostly faded. She figured Natalie just spoiled Trevor and had been manipulated by him."This bastard has a surprising number of brainless fans." Angela was browsing through videos when she stumbled upon a short clip from Trevor's company. He certainly had an appealing charm and bore a striking resemblance to Dexter, which undoubtedly contributed to his success in the entertainment industry."Do you need my help? I know exactly how he gained his popularity, and I can make him just as unpopular in no time." Dexter gazed at her with a faint smile.Angela snorted. "No need. It has nothing to do with me. I don't care whether he lives or dies."She thought things would go smoothly. Unfortunately, fate had other p
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Nora and the others were chatting excitedly. Yet, Angele remained expressionless and commanded calmly, "Get out of my way."She was eager to head to the pantry for a cup of coffee. She had no time for these foolish people."Angela, what are you proud of? Your reputation is ruined after you got caught seducing a younger man. Why not take a moment to look in the mirror?" Nora followed and stood in front of her. She smirked with her arms crossed as she humiliated Angela. Angela felt powerless. After filling up the water, she asked, "What's the point of saying this?"It might seem like a simple question, but beneath the surface lay a deep-seated contempt. She dismissed Nora entirely, rendering any thoughts or actions of hers irrelevant. Those humiliating comments were unworthy of any response."Bitch! You're shameless to begin with, and now everyone in the company knows.""Nora, do you remember where you are? This is Graham Group. I'm Angela Graham, and Bill is my father. Do you thi
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"When did I fire you?" Bill asked impatiently."What? So it's not true? Then why did Angela say that to me? Mr. Graham, everyone knows you're fair and unbiased, even against your own daughter. How will you punish Angela for falsely accusing you and bullying me today?"Bill was rendered speechless. Punishing Angela was out of the question, given that he depended on her supply of medicine for his survival. Nora needed to stop spewing such nonsense.Nora looked at Angela complacently, as if she were certain that the latter would be punished. After all, she was Bill's most competent assistant."Ms. Rutherford, why do you seem to dislike me so much? Why are you so eager for me to leave the company? I just don't get it." Angela smiled coolly, her eyes showing disdain."Mr. Graham, what do you think?" Angela asked nonchalantly. She didn't care at all. After all, she thought she had nothing to fear.Nora seemed thrilled, confident that things would go as she expected.At that moment, Bi
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Angela blocked Trevor immediately. Yet, he persisted and sent a message. "Angela, I truly need to speak with you. Stephen from DawnStar reached out to me and is interested in having me as the ambassador for your company."As she glanced at the message, her expression changed dramatically. Then, she immediately pulled the car over at the side of the road. Trevor also got out of his car and approached her. "Angela, should I agree to his request? Are you returning soon? If I say yes, then I can—""Shut up!" Angela was overwhelmed with rage, and her emotions spiraled out of control.She glared at Trevor, whose smirk only infuriated her further. She warned, "If you dare show up at DawnStar, I'll kill you!"Her anger was palpable, and she was so furious that her voice shook. In stark contrast, Trevor remained steadfast and composed. No matter how Angela acted, he quietly endured her behavior."Angela, please don't be like this. Our company is doing well, and I'm gaining popularity.
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"Angela, could you do me another favor?" Fiona sounded particularly helpless over the phone."Don't panic. Tell me what happened," Angela said anxiously, fearing something serious had occurred.Fiona explained, "Dexter has been working non-stop for two days without resting. No one can persuade him to stop, and we're really worried…"Angela paced around the room for a while, considering refusing. Fiona rarely asked for help, and if she was calling now, it must mean she had no other choice.After much deliberation, Angela decided to go. However, she didn't go alone—she asked Austin to accompany her.She didn't want to break her promise, nor could she stand by and watch Dexter push himself to the brink. Given the circumstances, this was the only option left.Austin didn't scold her this time. He silently drove her to the hospital entrance but showed no intention of getting out. "You have 30 minutes. Handle it yourself."Angela nodded and hurried inside.Austin watched her slender
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"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and help Mr. Mack up!" Austin was the first to react and quickly ordered.Angela belatedly nodded and hurried forward, but just as her hand was about to touch Erwin, he suddenly shouted, "Stop! Don't touch me!"He got up by himself. Erwin stood frozen in place as if he couldn't believe what had just happened.Had he really been taken down by a woman who looked like she barely weighed a hundred pounds? How was that possible? If word got out, wouldn't it be a blow to his pride? He was a trained fighter!"I'm so sorry, Mr. Mack." Angela kept her head as low as it could go.Austin quickly patted her on the shoulder, snapping, "That apology doesn't sound sincere at all!"Angela was beyond embarrassed. She wished she could disappear into the ground. "Uh… I really didn't mean to. It was just a reflex, Mr. Mack. Please don't hold it against me."This was way too awkward.Erwin rubbed his sore tailbone with a sullen expression. After a brief si
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The man was Erwin, Genevieve's longtime friend and business partner.Angela's first impression of him was quite positive—he seemed straightforward and bold, and he treated Austin well."Mr. Mack, you're here." Austin stood up to greet him, and Angela followed suit.Letting out a hearty laugh, Erwin patted Austin on the shoulder. "How about we find a place to have a drink tonight? Now that Genevieve has left us so suddenly at such a young age, the company will need the two of us to keep it running. I've always thought highly of you, kid."Erwin was genuinely forthright, but the last few words he spoke carried a weight that made them difficult to hear.Austin said, "Mr. Mack, I'm actually here to talk to you about this matter. Ms. Lawson has already—""Transferred her shares to you? That's only natural," Erwin interrupted, still looking excited."Not to me," Austin said helplessly, cutting off the talkative elder once again.Erwin frowned. "Not to you? Then who? Genevieve wouldn'
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The rest of the Bamford family soon noticed Angela and Dexter's strained relationship, especially Joseph.At first, he thought the two youngsters were just having a lovers' spat. After all, minor disputes were normal in a marriage, a part of life's ups and downs.But to his surprise, the two had completely cut off contact, and Dexter's condition had worsened significantly.Left with no other options and unable to make sense of the situation, Joseph went to Villa Heights to see Angela and get some answers.Angela received Joseph with politeness, sitting on the couch with a somewhat tense expression. She didn't know what kind of excuse she could give to this elderly man with graying hair.Seeing the worry in his eyes, she felt an overwhelming sense of unease."Grandpa, we… I remember telling you before that we already got divorced. Our relationship has long since become nothing more than a formality. Now, we both have our own lives to focus on, and there's no need to force ourselve
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"It's good that you remember. Take care of yourself too—don't wear yourself out. If you do, it'll mean I didn't take good care of you, and then Ms. Lawson will be mad at me." Austin's lips curved slightly into a faint smile.Angela stayed at the hospital for another three days. During this time, whenever she was alone in the room, she would either read or play games and spend the rest of her time engaging in on-and-off chats with Dexter.Though, to be more precise, she was simply letting things out, aimlessly venting, treating him like a confession booth.Dexter simply lay there, motionless. Though he had already regained consciousness, he was never found out.Day after day passed. That afternoon, Angela told Austin she would be going to Horizon for a visit which was meant to prepare her for taking over as CEO in the future.She had already spent a month in a slump. She couldn't continue being a useless wreck forever.Angela had just left the hospital when she suddenly remembered
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Angela mumbled to herself, acting like a fool.She stood up and stretched a little. After sleeping with her head down all night, her arms and legs were stiff and numb, making her feel incredibly uncomfortable.And yet, strangely, she felt more at peace being here than anywhere else.It wasn't that she wasn't worried about Dexter. It was just difficult to describe this feeling. When she was alone at home or numbing herself with reckless behavior, she felt lost, as if her heart was wandering restlessly.Every day, she was itching for a fight, her mind filled with wild and chaotic thoughts. It was like she was having an anxiety attack.The doctor said Dexter was out of danger. His injuries were mostly external, and internally, he wasn't too badly hurt.Even so, it would still take at least two or three months before he could walk again.Angela sat down, staring at his gaunt face, and let out a bitter smile."Dexter, what were you thinking? Street racing? I remember the last time y
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Fiona was the only one in the hallway, sitting on the bench, looking uncharacteristically defeated."Madam Fiona." Angela's voice was hoarse. "How long has he been in there? When will he come out?"Fiona's eyes were red as she shook her head sluggishly. "The doctor didn't say, so I still don't know. His injuries are severe. His shoulder and legs are badly hurt. I just don't know anymore…""He's a lucky man; he'll definitely be fine." Angela spoke firmly, but rather than comforting Fiona, it was more like she was reassuring herself.Fiona was silent for a moment, then suddenly noticed that Angela didn't look too good."What happened to you? You look so haggard. A few days ago, Dexter said you were playing games without stopping. Since when did you even like gaming? What happened between you two? He's been in a terrible state these past few days—drinking nonstop, acting like a completely different person."Angela hesitated, lowering her head. After a long pause, she finally said, "
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Angela had never felt this carefree before. An hour later, she finally cleared the game!The number of viewers watching her live stream had skyrocketed, and countless people were cheering for her, congratulating her. But after the high of victory, she was hit by an overwhelming sense of boredom and emptiness.The adrenaline in her brain had dissipated. At this moment, it was as if her soul had been sucked out of her body.She just sat there, lost and unsure of what to do now.No, she couldn't stop. If she stopped, she would start thinking about unpleasant things. As if ensnared by a curse, she was powerless to escape her own mind.Angela's breath hitched. She shut down her computer and started to practice a few kickboxing moves in her room.It had been over half a month since she'd last trained. Her whole body felt stiff as if rust had settled into her bones. Even just a little movement made her break out in a sweat, leaving her uncomfortable and exhausted.Still unsatisfied,
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Austin knew very well that Angela was just shaken and hadn't yet managed to adjust. She was using this dazed, aimless way of living to numb herself and vent her pain."Forget it." His voice softened. "Go eat something."The maid had already prepared a meal. She hadn't eaten a proper meal in days, so the table was filled with different types of oatmeal. Angela devoured two bowls of savory oatmeal with a ferocity that was nothing like the powerful and commanding Ms. Graham she was at the company.Austin stared at her thoughtfully. She looked like a glutton, eating with an almost barbaric enthusiasm.After a moment of hesitation, he suddenly asked, "It's been seven days. How much longer do you plan to laze around?"Angela ran a hand through her messy hair before waving him off. "I want to rest for at least a month, okay? I haven't had a break in forever. Working nonstop every day has been suffocating me. "Right now, I just want to eat and sleep, sleep and eat, eat then sleep, and s
