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Jordan served as the head of the finance department at Graham Group and was one of Bill's loyal subordinates. Much like Logan, he often flattered her brainless father. Though he was in his 40s and nearing the age of 50, he appeared to be in his 30s, a testament to his remarkable self-care."Mr. Cooper, why are you being distant? I need your help since I've just taken over the company, and I'm still getting to know it. As you saw in yesterday's meeting, many people don't seem to like me. What should I do?" Angela was concise and straightforward.Having figured out Angela's intentions, Jordan smirked, feeling secretly pleased."Ms. Graham, you think too highly of me. Just yesterday, you flaunted your authority the moment you arrived at the company. I'm sure nobody dares to challenge you now." His tone was neutral and light in a way that could make people feel uneasy.Angela chuckled and asked, "So what's your stance on this? We're both open-minded, so there's no reason to dance aroun
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At that moment, Jordan was extremely agitated, trembling with a mix of fear and anger. He wanted to strangle Angela for being wretched enough to provoke him.Angela smirked. "It's quite straightforward. Return the money you embezzled and refrain from repeating such actions. If not, I'll forward the evidence to the police, and your life as you know it will be over."Jordan's complexion drained of color as he forced a smile, saying, "Of course..."Angela gestured with an open hand and added, "When it comes to other matters, that's entirely your own business. Who you like or want to be with is completely unrelated to me."Jordan felt slightly more relieved. He decided to send his mistress away when he got back and cut off contact for now."But if this scandal were to come to light, it could have serious consequences, especially for your wife..."Jordan asked coldly, "What do you want me to do? Just be direct."Angela replied indifferently, "Alright. I need you to stand by my side."
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On the surface, everyone seemed fair and just. However, deep down, they had already chosen their sides. They were fully aware of which leader to support in order to secure a brighter future.At this moment, Andrew cleared his throat gently and addressed the group, saying, "Now that everyone can vote, it's important to take this responsibility seriously. It's for the company's sake and your own future."That was simply a blatant warning. Then, he turned to Angela. "Do you have anything to say?"Angela replied, "What else is there to say? What employees truly want is to be happy at work and earn good money. As a leader, we should just focus on improving the company's operations and enhancing employee benefits."She had a casual attitude as if she believed nothing happening around her could change anyone's fate.Andrew sneered inwardly. She was skilled at offering sweet words, but she had only been in the company for a few days; no one would genuinely believe in her or choose to foll
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Angela stood up slowly, maintaining her smile the whole time. She looked at Andrew quietly like he was a clown.Andrew's expression shifted as he stared at the secretary. He approached her, took the ballot from her, and quickly flipped through the votes. To his surprise, over 40 out of 63 people had voted for Angela, and he even recognized some of the handwriting immediately.Jordan and Logan used to follow his lead, and he knew their handwriting very well. One was elegant while the other one was bold. Now, it seemed those two had switched their votes to Angela. He wondered why they had changed their minds.Andrew cast a fierce gaze at Logan, who instantly averted his eyes. He was too intimidated to meet Andrew's eyes.Logan was clearheaded and smart. He knew he had upset Andrew and Sean in yesterday's meeting. Before he'd left, Angela had warned him to work hard and avoid using his status for personal favors. She had assured him that his future would be bright if he did that.L
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Clearly, Angela and Clara appeared to be partners who had collaborated happily for a long time.Andrew waved his hand and said, "I don't agree! What gives you the right to act like the king and be in charge alone?""I'm the CEO, Mr. Graham. I didn't mean to argue with you about your son receiving a salary without making any meaningful contributions to the company, but I need to clarify. This department was created to prevent issues like yours. "The company is for everyone, but it isn't a free-for-all. If everyone conducts themselves appropriately, there's no problem. However, if someone misbehaves, I won't hesitate to enforce rules."At that moment, Angela was sharp and stern, commanding respect from others effortlessly."Ms. Graham is a progressive leader, and I believe she'll help our company improve.""Exactly. Our company needs young, capable leaders like Ms. Graham.""We just need to follow Ms. Graham and do our jobs well."Everyone there understood that adapting one's at
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Once the meeting concluded, Angela invited Clara to her office. After shutting the door, she could finally relax. She took a sip of water as she steadied her heartbeat.Clara eagerly closed the blinds, her face glowing with excitement."Wow, Angela! You were absolutely fantastic just now! Did you see their expressions? They looked like they had just eaten something awful. You're incredible! How did you come up with so many ideas?" Clara quickly moved a chair to sit next to Angela, but she was so thrilled that she struggled to speak clearly.Angela grinned. "I heard that this management style is incredibly ruthless yet remarkably effective. So I was eager to give it a try.""Who told you about these tricks? Was it Mr. Bamford? Or Mr. Snowden?" Clara was curious.Angela simply responded with a smile.After work, she bought ingredients from a nearby supermarket and prepared barbecue at home while waiting for Dexter and Fiona. She had informed them beforehand, so they arrived one a
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Angela and Clara occasionally secretly visited each floor of the company building to observe which departments were operating with the least concerns. In a short span of time, Angela accomplished a lot, the most important of which was developing a comprehensive understanding of the company's operations.Yet, there was troubling news. Andrew had been hospitalized once more. His supporters had been swayed by Angela, and despite his best efforts to change their minds, he had been unsuccessful. This stress had exacerbated his condition, landing him in the hospital. This time, Angela wasn't involved and had no plans to visit him.Dexter hadn't brought up Zayn's engagement in the last few days, leading Angela to believe he had forgotten about it. She decided to take the opportunity to enjoy a leisurely Saturday, intending to sleep until she woke up in her own time. She spent the majority of the day at home, engrossed in her favorite series. It turned out to be one of the most rejuve
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Angela lowered her head, feeling curious about what kind of person Mia was. As they approached the Jewell residence, they heard people giving their congratulations in the distance. When they reached the entrance, there was a large crowd of guests. It appeared that many people were more curious than she was."Did you know that the fiancée is a horse trainer who has recently launched an equestrian club?""Really? The Jewell family is regarded as a prestigious family. How could a Jewell marry someone like her?""Could it be that they're getting engaged because she's already pregnant? So the family has no choice but to accept her?"Occasionally, a few speculative voices emerged from the crowd. Though they weren't particularly loud, Angela could hear them distinctly.In the banquet hall, many guests chatted in groups. With only a few friends in that social circle, Angela felt fine being alone. She quietly nibbled on snacks away from the crowd, planning to leave early.Out of the blu
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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
