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Angela immediately saw through Harvey's insinuation but didn't rush to defend herself.Instead, she maintained her composure and said calmly, "To be honest, before taking over as CEO of Graham Group, I'd already worked in its design department for some time as an observer from DawnStar Co."During that time, I saw all of Graham Group's shortcomings and had various discussions with my father, Mr. Bill Graham. Many of my decisions were made after consulting him—of course, some of them were also my own ideas. Mr. Collins, I have always believed in one thing—the student surpassing the teacher."It was clear that others had no real understanding of what she had done or not done. As such, she only needed to make her stance clear.At the very least, this kind of business partner had their own guiding principles.The doubt in Harvey's eyes gradually faded as he looked at her, even showing a trace of admiration.Angela let out a subtle sigh of relief—it looked like her strategy had worked
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"Security, remove him," Angela ordered indifferently. "Take him directly to the police station."The dumbfounded Sean stepped back in disbelief, but he was still surrounded and forcibly taken away by the security personnel."Angela! Angela, you wretched woman! If Graham Group remains in your hands, it will be ruined by tomorrow! You'll die a miserable death!"His screams were quickly silenced as someone covered his filthy mouth.The entire spectacle lasted less than five minutes. Throughout the ordeal, Angela maintained a perfect smile—calm, composed, and utterly unfazed."You're truly decisive in action, Ms. Graham. I have learned something from you today," Harvey said with a smile as if he had just enjoyed a rare and spectacular show.Angela remained especially humble. "What I can do doesn't even come close to what you can, Mr. Collins. I am the one who still has much to learn from you."With that, their meeting came to an end.As soon as Harvey left, Angela headed straight f
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"My dad's assistant told me." Sean closed his eyes, not daring to look at the person in front of him anymore.He felt a deep sense of fear—Angela was just too terrifying.A few minutes later, Andrew was brought in.He had anticipated that Angela would make a move, but he hadn't expected it to happen so quickly.He had indeed orchestrated today's incident—he wanted Angela to lose Harvey's trust so that he could continue to pressure her and make it impossible for her to hold her ground in the company.That way, Graham Group would still be under his control.What he didn't expect was the complete lack of commotion outside."Ms. Graham, what is the meaning of this?" Andrew stepped into the security office, immediately spotting Sean detained on the couch, looking nervous and fearful."Dad, this woman almost killed me just now!" Angela sat calmly on the couch, looking unbothered.Andrew, however, was furious. "Angela, what did you do? What gives you the right to treat Sean like th
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Andrew's face darkened even more. He took two steps back, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes.Angela continued, "Let me be honest with you. If you had simply stayed in your lane as COO and done your job without making mistakes or causing trouble, I would have tolerated you."I might have even ensured that the company supported you in your retirement. Alas, why couldn't you just do so? Why must you insist on opposing me and forcing my hand?"Angela sighed softly. "Now that everything has been laid out on the table, you should understand where my resolve is coming from. So, I'll give you two choices."One—you voluntarily leave the headquarters and take a cushy position at one of Graham Group's subsidiaries for your retirement. Two—you can continue to oppose me, and I'll send Sean straight to the police.""You insolent brat!" Andrew roared, humiliated and furious. "You're just a young woman—do you really think you're all that? How dare you challenge me?""Haven't you already seen f
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"That has nothing to do with me." Angela remained indifferent. "Dexter is free to do whatever he wants."She genuinely believed that avoiding unnecessary interactions with certain people would save her energy and prevent her from getting emotionally drained.Angela waited in the hospital lobby for nearly ten minutes, but when Dexter still didn't appear, she decided to head home.Spending the past two days at the hospital had indeed been exhausting. Now that Elena and Dexter could comfort each other, there was no need for her to linger around.Besides, there was a chance that her presence would ruin things for them. She knew better than to do what she shouldn't.Unexpectedly, she had barely sat down at home when Dexter called."Why didn't you come to the hospital?" he questioned. His voice was cold, carrying an undeniable sense of pressure.Angela shrugged. "I did, but when I heard that Ms. Carrey was with you, I decided not to disturb you. I even brought you some ravioli, but si
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Dexter left the hospital and headed straight for Villa Heights.Meanwhile, Angela was having a relaxing evening in the living room. She was soaking her feet and watching a movie with a face mask on. Beside her was a cup of herbal tea. She was completely at ease.This was the life she had always dreamed of—work during the day, rest at night, and enjoy every moment."You seem to be having a relaxing time." Dexter's voice suddenly rang out, startling Angela."Why are you back? Didn't the doctor say you shouldn't move around for a week?" She sat bolt upright, half of her face mask slipping off.Dexter scoffed and sat down on the couch. "There's no one there to take care of me. Am I supposed to just sit there and wait for my death?"Angela was speechless.What the heck? Did he wake up on the wrong side of the bed? What was his deal?She quickly removed her face mask and got up. "How are you feeling then? A-aren't you being too—"Before she could finish, Dexter shot her a sharp, icy
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"Bribery? So you bought them off? I don't think that would work. They'll probably just mock you behind your back." Dexter sounded a bit concerned."No, no." Angela continued, "Each of them was given a different gift."Dexter looked a little shocked for a moment, then a glimmer of admiration showed in his eyes—though he quickly masked it. "Explain."Angela crossed her arms, looking triumphant as if she had the whole world in her grasp. "Francis is obsessed with collecting antique artwork, so I sent him an antique painting that Bill had bought at an overseas auction years ago."He was suspicious of my intentions, but he couldn't resist the allure of the artwork and ended up accepting it, albeit hesitantly. "As for Dale, he's a simple brute. He's not particularly capable but is obsessed with money. He's also as stingy as they come. So, I gifted him a black card that had a million dollars on it. The one Grandma gave me back then was—""What?" Dexter was stunned. "That card is one
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"Yeah, Pete! How could you do this to us?" Francis reproached him with knitted brows.Outwardly, he was backing Andrew up, but on the inside, he was filled with doubts.He hadn't expected Angela to send gifts not just to him, but to Pete as well. He believed Angela must be desperate, resorting to such a foolish strategy as buying them off.However…Francis stroked his chin. That painting was exquisite—so much so that he couldn't stop admiring it. He had already hidden it away at home, reluctant to let anyone else lay eyes on it."Uncle Andrew, I just want to gain some experience away from headquarters. Don't worry, even if I go to the subsidiary, I would never betray you. Angela wants you to move to a subsidiary too, right? That way—""You're an absolute fool!" Andrew interrupted Pete with a cold sneer. "Can't you see this is clearly a ploy to weaken you? Once you leave for the subsidiary, there's no telling if you'll ever return. By the time she dismantles everything you've pa
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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.
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Angela grabbed a glass of hot milk and went upstairs, where she noticed the study door was slightly open. She could hear Dexter's voice from inside."What would I need you for if you can't locate him?""Surely you can find either Gideon Lawson or Austin Howard, can't you?" "You're so useless."Angela stood frozen, struck by his words. She couldn't help but wonder what his intentions were and if he was helping her find them.Her mentor, Gideon, and her senior, Austin, were the two people who had once cared about her the most. Yet, she hadn't seen them in many years.She was stunned. After a moment of contemplation, she quietly turned and walked away. It struck her how little she truly knew about Dexter.She couldn't fathom how he could act in such a way, considering he was known to be a cold-hearted man. Yet, in that critical moment, he had even jumped and saved her from possible death.Angela's thoughts were chaotic. She even wondered if Dexter had been possessed.Someone kno
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Angela looked at her phone and saw a photo of herself exiting the hospital. She had no idea who had shared the post, but the headline read, "Leaving Her Biological Father to Fend for Himself: Is This a Failure of the Law or a Moral Decline?"The content was very straightforward. It detailed that Angela ignored her critically ill father in the hospital, leaving him alone to fend for himself. In conclusion, her behavior was outrageous.Angela nonchalantly scrolled through the content and read through the unpleasant comments. She smiled faintly and handed the phone back to Fiona."I'm feeling a bit hungry. Shall we eat, Madam Fiona?" she asked as she headed to the kitchen for cutlery, but Fiona stopped her."Are you sure you don't need any assistance? At the very least, please try to manage the negative news. Graham Group's PR is truly rubbish," Fiona remarked.Angela snorted coldly. "The PR department works for Andrew, so they won't support me. I'm still handling it slowly. Don't
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As Francis spoke, his gaze shifted from Bill to Angela. It was as if he were assessing them, contemplating his next move.Others followed suit. For a moment, Angela and Zack were celebrated as the perfect children, as if no one could be better.Zack's face flushed with embarrassment as he stumbled over his words. In contrast, Angela remained silent throughout, maintaining a perfect smile on her flawless features.She glanced at her watch calmly. "I appreciate your kind words, but I need to get back to work. The project with MK Corporation is crucial for Graham Group, and I can't afford to waste time here."She said it so bluntly that it shocked everyone."Angela, how could you consider this a waste of time? You're aware of Bill's current situation. What if something goes wrong with him again—""I've hired the best doctors, and they'll be here soon to take over. I care more about my dad's health than you do. I know your concerns too, but I suggest you don't waste your efforts."A
