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"Hey, it's Angela! Long time no see. Come on in!" Zayn's attention shifted immediately from the streamer to Angela as soon as he saw her.The others watched intently, sensing the drama. Compared to some random streamer, Angela was far more interesting.After all, among the socialites and heiresses in Eldmere, she was the only one who had managed to marry Dexter. It was still an incredible feat, even though her marriage was far from a fairytale."No, thank you," Angela replied with a polite smile. "I'm here to take Dexter home. He said he was drunk." Her demeanor was graceful, and her tone was gentle. She had an air of elegance about her. Dressed simply and untouched by heavy makeup, she radiated a calm beauty that made her stand out among the other women present in their flashy outfits.Zayn glanced at Dexter, feeling perplexed. He looked perfectly sober. There wasn't any sign of drunkenness at all."Since you're here, come in and have something to eat before you leave, Ms. Grah
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The pain was so intense that Dexter felt his soul leave his body. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead as he lay curled up in bed, letting out low groans of agony.Angela was stunned. She hadn't kicked him that hard. It had just been a light… nudge."Angela… Graham!" His voice was terrifyingly cold, like he was ready to kill. "Get… Get a doctor… here. Now!" A doctor? He couldn't have suffered irreparable damage, could he?Angela panicked and went to call the doctor as she was told.The doctor spent some time asking where the injury was.Dexter roared, "It's my groin!" Angela stayed by the door, peeking in. Only half of her head was visible.She overheard the doctor explain that Dexter had almost suffered permanent damage. He should stay in bed and avoid moving for the next few days. The more the doctor spoke, the darker Dexter's expression grew."Get in here, Angela!" Dexter commanded coldly, his expression brooding.Angela cleared her throat and stepped inside cautiously.
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Back then, Miles had gone to great lengths to have Lionel acknowledged by the Bamfords."I understand," Dexter replied indifferently.Fiona was used to his attitude by now. "Come with me," she said, pointing at Angela. Then, she left without looking back.They walked into the study one after another.Fiona got straight to the point. "Angela, I've heard that you've changed a lot these past few days. I'm warning you—don't go causing unnecessary trouble. Stay here and fulfill your duties as Mrs. Bamford." In the past, Angela wouldn't have dared to say anything in response. But now, she refused to endure such commands and suffer in silence.Angela countered, "What exactly are the duties of Mrs. Bamford? Do those include serving drinks, doing laundry, and cooking? Or is it to be humiliated by my husband's secretary or to be a birthing machine?" She looked at Fiona with a faint smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. On top of that, she even stared back at Fiona unflinchingly.Fi
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Her assistant recounted everything that had happened recently at Bamford Estate, including Erica's repeated provocations, Angela's angry retaliation, and even her leaving the house. After Fiona got into the back seat of her car, she opened her laptop to start a video conference with the company's shareholders and took a moment to say, "Tell Erica to tone it down. If she keeps overstepping her boundaries, she can leave." After Fiona left, the atmosphere at Bamford Estate became even more gloomy.It was at this time that Erica arrived."What on earth happened? How did Mr. Bamford get injured?" she demanded angrily.Angela shrugged and said, "Go see for yourself, but I doubt Dexter will let you look at his injury." After shooting a fierce glare at Angela, Erica turned and hurried inside. The moment she entered, Dexter immediately chased her out with an immensely displeased expression."Angela, get in here!" Dexter called out frigidly.As she walked in, she brushed past Erica, w
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In a daze, Angela heard the familiar yet distant voice of Marie. She jolted slightly. In the hazy light of her dream, she saw Marie looking at her quietly with a gentle and loving gaze.Angela was stunned. Her voice trembled as she murmured, "Mom, is that you? I've missed you so much!"Tears filled Marie's eyes. "My child, you've suffered so much." Angela lowered her head, and her tears began streaming down like a broken dam. She hadn't cried like this in a dream for a long time.Her tears soaked the pillow, dampening her dreams.The faint sound of her soft sobs stirred Dexter from his sleep in annoyance. He thought irritably, "Why is she making noise in the middle of the night now?"He threw off the covers, ready to scold her, but stopped short when he realized that she was crying. Angela was curled up on the floor. She looked so small. At that moment, she looked like a child who hadn't yet grown up.However, her tears were real.An odd feeling of frustration surged in Dext
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Angela happened to see the latest comment posted and was initially stunned. Then, she couldn't help but chuckle softly. That commenter had summarized her situation quite accurately. Wasn't she just a nanny at this point? In fact, she was a super nanny who was stuck looking after the troublesome Dexter."Wow, she laughed! There's no way she's a nanny. She sounds so young!""Look at her hands. They're elegant like a pianist's! I bet she's an heiress of the Bamford family.""No way. Why would a rich heiress make money via livestreaming?" Comments flooded in rapidly, but Angela ignored them and kept her focus on the drawing. Her movements were quick and efficient as always.Meanwhile, Dexter had just wrapped up a lengthy conference call and noticed the cold food put on one side of his table. A displeased scowl appeared on his face. "Angela!" he called out.No one responded.One of the maids, who was standing nervously at the doorway, spoke up. "Mrs. Bamford isn't here." "Wher
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Angela gritted her teeth and stepped aside.Dexter propped himself using the bed. He stood up slowly and walked over to the wooden cabinet. Then, he opened it and pulled out her livestream setup and phone.Angela's expression turned icy. "Dexter, don't you dare go so far as to take away my livelihood!""Take away your livelihood? Ha! Is that something that should even come out of your mouth?" he snarled as though he wanted to tear her apart. "You're Mrs. Bamford! Yet, you go online to make money by exposing yourself! Don't you feel ashamed? I, for one, am utterly mortified!" "What's there to be embarrassed about? I didn't even show my face! I'm making money with my own two hands. It's not like I stole or obtained it illegally. Why can't I make money this way?" Angela retorted frigidly, her rebellious side kicking in."Does the Bamford family not provide for you well enough? Do you really need to stoop to something as cheap as flaunting yourself online?" Dexter threw her equipme
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Donna didn't dare make the decision herself, so she went to ask Dexter.At that moment, Dexter was still furious. He snapped dismissively, "She can go wherever she wants!"In about ten minutes, Angela moved into Donna's room. Upon seeing Angela's sour expression, Talia didn't dare say much. She quickly packed her belongings and moved next door to share a room with Lily Peters.Donna prepared a cup of chamomile tea and brought it to Angela. Her kind voice was comforting as she asked, "Mrs. Bamford, did you quarrel with Mr. Bamford again?"Angela forced a smile. "Donna, how could I have been so blind?" She regretted everything. Her heart was filled with remorse.Donna couldn't help but smile. "Couples always quarrel, but in the end, they'll always make up. Mr. Bamford hasn't been well these days, so just bear with him a bit." "Why should I? He brought it upon himself. I'd like to rest for a while, Donna," she added before wrapping herself in the blanket.Word of this quickly sp
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Angela's expression remained indifferent, her gaze utterly calm. "Get rid of that thing. They're just people who hide in the shadows and resort to cheap, disgusting tricks. There's nothing to be afraid of." With that, she took an alcohol wipe and scrubbed her hands thoroughly. Then, she tossed it into the trash can precisely."And what do you want?" Angela turned around and stared at Ingrid icily.Their eyes met, and Ingrid instinctively wanted to step back. Nothing about Angela had changed. It was the same face and the same person, but for some reason, her presence suddenly felt overpowering. That glance from her was enough to send a chill down Ingrid's spine."I'm here to tell you that if you don't back down, my dad will resign and take the company's key personnel with him. When that happens, things will only get harder for you." Ingrid instinctively straightened her back and lifted her chin arrogantly as she spoke. It was as if she was certain Angela would give in.Sure e
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Besides, Angela still had Raquel and Harry to handle PR matters.Over the next few days, she was under unprecedented pressure. Nearly half of Horizon's management went to the hospital to visit Erwin. Unsurprisingly, upon their return, their attitudes toward Angela had changed.Some even confronted her publicly, accusing her of disrespecting Erwin, acting willfully, and putting the entire company in danger.Angela didn't offer much explanation. Instead, she instructed Raquel to quietly observe the company's operations and document all unreasonable management practices. That way, she could develop a new, effective system.While employees might have valid grievances, it was crucial for them to respect their superiors and not undermine their authority.Thanks to Angela's relentless drive for progress, the headquarters' live stream studio was rapidly built and successfully passed its trial broadcast.Around 6:00 pm, just before the workday ended, Angela gathered key team members to re
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In Jennifer's eyes, Dexter was no longer just a typical tall, rich, and handsome eligible bachelor. He was a shining golden ticket. If she held on to him tightly, he could boost her career and help her secure a strong position in the entertainment industry.Meanwhile, Angela had no idea she was already being targeted. She was caught in another deadlock altogether. "Immediately stop the live commerce sales," Erwin demanded from his hospital bed. Even though he had just regained consciousness and his face was still pale, he hadn't forgotten his stance. He stared straight at Angela, pressing her for a clear answer. However, Angela wasn't someone who could be swayed by a few harsh words. "Mr. Mack, I'm sorry, but I can't agree to that."She was unmistakably firm. She showed no sign of backing down just because Erwin was ill. Backing down simply wasn't an option. If she did, it would only lead to more concessions. And if that happened, there would be no place left for her in the c
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"I'll go take a look," Fiona said. Angela watched her leave, feeling uneasy. She was worried and anxious. At that moment, Austin came over to inform her that Erwin had woken up. Hence, Angela had no choice but to follow him to the ward first.Meanwhile, Fiona approached Dexter and immediately saw through their trick. She shot Dexter an irritated glance, her eyes silently questioning whether he had lost his mind that he had done something so ridiculous. Jennifer was also aware she had made a fool of herself and tried to defend her actions. "Mr. Bamford, you didn't see it, but when you fell, Ms. Graham quickly turned to look. She must still have feelings for you." "Childish," Fiona muttered, clearly exasperated. She personally wheeled Dexter to his ward and then sent Jennifer away. Dexter was unwilling to admit his lingering feelings in front of Fiona. Hence, he maintained a stiff expression and remained silent.Fiona pulled over a chair and sat down with a serious expressi
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Ingrid was puzzled, and her eyes widened in shock. "Austin, do you even know what you're saying?"Austin's impatience showed as he replied coldly, "This was an accident, and no one expected it. There's no need to overreact." Then, he turned his head away, no longer meeting her gaze.Ingrid suddenly turned around and slapped Angela hard without hesitation, her anger boiling over.She was quick, but Austin was faster. He grabbed her hand in one swift motion. "What are you doing?"At that moment, his instinctive reaction revealed a clear divide between those he was close to and those he wasn't. It was clear that Angela mattered more to him.Ingrid took a step back, looking at him in disbelief. After a long pause, she finally exclaimed, "What am I doing? I'm making her pay the price!"Meanwhile, Jennifer and Dexter were observing the scene on the lawn.Jennifer immediately noticed something was wrong in the hallway and hurriedly said, "They're arguing! Mr. Bamford, doesn't Mr. How
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"Did I ask for an explanation?" Dexter snorted.Rocky quickly lowered his head. "I'm sorry, Mr. Bamford.""She does have some capabilities." Dexter fell silent for a moment before scoffing. "But not much." Rocky was a little surprised. He quickly glanced up at Dexter, but seeing his unreadable expression, he hurriedly lowered his head again. "If she were with me, she wouldn't have to deal with all this nonsense. What a fool." Dexter suddenly sneered, his irritation visibly growing. Then he asked, "What the hell is Austin doing?" Rocky answered respectfully, "Mr. Howard has been taking good care of Ms. Graham. She's been trying to push forward with livestream sales these past couple of days, but the old-fashioned board members aren't easy to deal with. Mr. Howard has been her biggest support.""It's his mentor's company. Of course he'd care." Dexter glared at Rocky.Yet, Rocky had no idea what he had said wrong this time. It felt like no matter what he said, it was always th
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"I drove here. Get in my car. They're going to the nearest hospital," Fiona said. Angela was momentarily stunned. The nearest hospital was exactly where Dexter was. But there was no time to dwell on that now. Given Dexter's condition, it was questionable whether he could even manage to get out of bed. Overthinking it wouldn't help."Why did you call me just now?" Angela's mind was a mess, so she randomly picked a topic to shift her focus. Fiona casually replied, "I was planning to introduce you to someone. My friend's son just returned from overseas. He's really handsome and has great prospects."Angela was taken aback.Austin, sitting in the back seat, was stunned. He glanced at Angela and found that she wore the same look of disbelief. "Why are you looking at me like that? You just divorced Dexter. How could I let an outsider take advantage of someone outstanding like you?" Fiona looked at Angela with an expression that seemed to say, "Why are you young people all so
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Angela wasn't afraid of arguing with others. She was only scared of Austin using his sheer presence to suppress her. But to her surprise, Austin simply gestured for her to come closer. Angela felt numb and thought she was doomed. Panic surged as she approached, looking distressed.Austin merely patted her arm, his gaze carrying a hint of admiration. "Look at you, all grown up and capable now. You did well. You should always have the courage to make tough calls and the guts to stand your ground without fear."Angela froze and stared at him in disbelief. "Are you actually praising me?"Excitement rushed through her, making her feel alive. With his support, she felt fearless."I'm backing you up. After all, you're right. Ms. Lawson did entrust you to me. It's my responsibility, my duty, to support you." Austin's gaze softened as he looked at her. Angela's eyes grew teary. She looked at him, and suddenly, that ever-stern, intimidating face didn't seem so frightening anymore. She sa
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Erwin was already furious. Upon suddenly hearing Angela's voice, he became even more displeased, turning his back to her directly. "Mr. Mack, back when Ms. Lawson was still alive, she told me more than once that you had worked tirelessly for half your life, supporting her all the way, and that you were her most steadfast right-hand man. "I've always believed that you held firm to your principles for this company. But I never expected you would sacrifice the company's interests and even use such words to provoke Austin just because you are dissatisfied with me. This is truly unbecoming of a gentleman!" Angela was fuming. She had been trying to suppress her anger, but Erwin and Ingrid had gone too far. "How dare you criticize me? Have you even looked at yourself?" Erwin was so frustrated that he laughed, almost raising his hand to slap Angela. Yet, in the end, he held back."I know exactly what kind of person I am far better than you do. Austin and Ms. Lawson know it even bet
