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That being said, the truth was clear. It was both logical and expected.Angela tightly gripped her clothes in silence. It was Andrew once again. She'd thought he'd given up, but his bold actions surprised her. Given how shameless he was, she decided not to give him another chance.She directly reported Andrew to the police and filed a lawsuit against him. The police acted swiftly, conducting an investigation and gathering evidence within just two days before moving to apprehend him. Despite Andrew's prolonged resistance, the competent officers ultimately overpowered him. This incident also created quite a buzz within Graham Group.Angela had been staying in the hospital all this while. Joanne and Rocky were the ones who shared the news with her.Yet, an unexpected guest arrived at the hospital the night Andrew was arrested. It was his wife, Bianca Carpenter. Accompanying her was Sean, who had only been released two days ago.Both of them made their intention to see Angela clear.
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"Watch out!" Dexter exclaimed as he pushed the door open, his voice trembling upon witnessing the scene before him.Angela simply sneered. "Boring."As Sean charged at her, she quickly dodged and grabbed his hair, throwing him away hard. The dagger fell with a clang as Sean was flung several feet away.She brushed her hands off elegantly and offered a subtle smile. "Just you? Do you really believe you can kill me?"Her kickboxing practice hadn't been in vain. What Sean had done was utterly absurd.At that moment, Joanne firmly held Sean down just outside the door. Despite his desperate attempts to escape, he remained trapped."Idiot!" Bianca angrily slapped Sean in the face.Sean writhed on the ground, desperately trying to escape Joanne's firm grip. Despite his relentless efforts, he couldn't break free. Bianca felt helpless and was ready to plead for Sean's release, but Angela silenced her with a glance.Bianca and Sean were taken out by the bodyguards. Before they left, Ange
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Dexter seemed to have seen through everything.Angela was taken aback and felt uneasy. Despite grasping the situation, Dexter had still chosen to play along with her performance.She remembered Fiona's words from that day. He'd helped her without expecting anything in return, never making her feel indebted. Yet, she couldn't shake it from her mind. Alas, a strong sense of morality could be a burden sometimes.She personally selected her dress and ordered a suit for Dexter, ensuring they were flown in just in time. On the day of the event, she delivered it to him.Her dress was a classic dark green hand-embroidered piece, beautifully complemented by silver high heels that accentuated her stunning figure. The addition of a green hair accessory added an extra touch of elegance to her look.Dexter's suit mirrored her style, featuring a suit crafted in a rich dark green. At first glance, their outfits looked somewhat alike.He put it on quickly, looking cool and dignified. He stood
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Harvey personally escorted Angela and Dexter to the front row in the VIP area and chatted with them until he needed to go and greet other guests.Once he was gone, Angela felt a sense of relief. She was finally able to relax and stop smiling. While it was genuine, constantly smiling had begun to strain her face.She casually munched on the snacks before her. "Mr. Bamford, it's unusual to see you in such a friendly mood today." Dexter glanced at her and crossed his legs confidently. "Same here." She couldn't help laughing. She found Dexter quite interesting."Angela, long time no see." A familiar voice reached her ears.Angela stiffened, and her scalp went numb. She turned to see Trevor smiling at her and wondered why he was there.Damn it! It had been so long since she'd seen him that she nearly forgot about that jerk. She couldn't believe she'd run into him here."Angela, you don't seem very happy." Dexter looked at Angela with a smirk.With Natalie's support, Trevor's sta
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It was truly perplexing. Dexter had never understood what went through Angela's head before. He'd completely ignored Angela before, showing no interest in getting to know her.Yet now, he could understand her effortlessly with a mere glance or gesture. They'd come a long way indeed. It was astonishing. As they approached Bamford Manor, the sound of laughter filled the air. Trevor was entertaining Natalie and Joseph."Angela, you're finally here. Come and sit here." Natalie waved excitedly as she spotted Angela. The latter was taken aback by Natalie's warm tone but still sat down out of respect for her. Joseph came downstairs. He wore his glasses, indicating he'd clearly preoccupied with work in the study. He rushed down and shot an accusatory glare at Angela. "How could you? You haven't been here in days. You're so heartless and clearly don't care about me.""Grandpa, I've been really busy, but I came as soon as I could. Please don't be angry. Let me massage your legs and bac
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After dinner, Angela and the others had left. Joseph called Trevor to the study."Trevor, if you want to give Angela a gift, why not present it yourself? Why does it have to come from me?" Joseph asked, puzzled.Trevor chuckled. "Grandpa, didn't you ask me this question a few days ago? I was concerned that she wouldn't accept the gift if I gave it to her since she's still upset with me. I just wanted to make her happy."Joseph looked at him helplessly. "If you'd been... Forget it. It's important to admit mistakes and correct them. Just be kind in the future. Alright?"Trevor nodded in agreement and spent some time sitting with Joseph. Then, he left.The bracelet was indeed from him. It had a special effect, and as long as she continued to wear it, its effects would soon reveal themselves. Trevor eagerly anticipated that moment.On the way back, Angela constantly glanced at the bracelet on her wrist, occasionally using her phone's flashlight to admire the floating flowers inside.
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Angela had also ordered an enormous cake. It was a gigantic Dexter. As three waiters gradually wheeled the cake into the venue, a hush fell over the crowd.Angela beamed with excitement and turned to Mia, asking, "Isn't it incredible? This cake looks just like Dexter! It perfectly matches the photo I gave the baker. I never expected it to turn out this well."Mia felt utterly helpless, but she managed a strained laugh to spare Angela's feelings. "Yes, the cake looks like Mr. Bamford, but I'm not sure if it tastes good.""Fuck! Haha! Angela, you ordered a human-shaped cake? I've never seen anything like it before. You're making me laugh so hard!" Zayn's hearty laughter broke the tension in the room, prompting everyone to join in the laughter."It truly looks like Mr. Bamford. I want to take a photo to record this moment.""Exactly. This cake is incredibly creative, measuring nearly six feet tall. It's not only stunning but also functional.""Let's take a group photo," one of the f
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All Zack did was pull out his phone as quickly as he could. "Let me take some pictures first to commemorate this."He was undoubtedly bold beyond measure. But then again, as Angela's younger brother and Dexter's brother-in-law, he had every reason to be."Don't just stand there like fools! It's his birthday today—he won't come after us for this. If we don't take pictures now, we'll regret it later!" Zack had already snapped over a dozen shots and was still unsatisfied, so he urged everyone else to join in.Everyone quickly took out their phones and started taking photos and videos.Right now, the unfortunate Dexter and Angela were at a loss for words.Seriously? They were already in a miserable state, and now they were being laughed at, too?"Zack, you little punk! Just you wait!" Angela, supported by Dexter, struggled to stand up. She grabbed a massive lump of frosting and hurled it at Zack.As Zack couldn't dodge in time, he took it straight to the face. His once-handsome face
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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
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It was game over. Austin was here.Angela was sweating nervously, but she didn't want to end the live stream now. She had held on for so long, and success was within reach. There was no way she could give up so easily."Austin, just wait a little bit. I'm almost done, just ten more minutes!"Angela anxiously shifted her gaze back to the screen, silently praying that he wouldn't interfere. If anyone disturbed her now, she would definitely lose her temper."It's been two days and two nights. Wow, you've really outdone yourself. Are you insane? Do you not value your life anymore?" Austin's face was cold, and his gaze was as sharp as a knife."That's not it. I know where the line is. I'm almost done—so close to winning!" Angela felt overwhelmed and helpless. "Don't come near me! Stay right there!""Oh, the streamer's getting scolded! She's totally freaking out.""Who's this guy? His voice is quite pleasant. I bet he's a total hunk.""Could this be the streamer's boyfriend? Maybe he
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Angela used to wake up at exactly five every morning. She would practice kickboxing or hit the gym, then read, handle business matters, eat breakfast, carefully select an outfit, and head to work. Her mornings were always a whirlwind of productivity.But now, she wouldn't sleep at night and wouldn't wake up in the morning.On a good day, she would open her eyes around noon. More often than not, it was two or three in the afternoon before she even stirred.She'd lazily pick at whatever the maid reheated for her, glance at a few company reports, and then go back to doing absolutely nothing.Things she had once firmly refused to do had now become an integral part of her daily routine.For example, she used to avoid junk food and sugary drinks like the plague. But now? The house was overflowing with snacks, and she guzzled soft drinks like they were water.Did she care that it was unhealthy? Not in the slightest. It felt good. It felt liberating, as if she was finally. Truly free.O
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Dexter only grew more aggressive, firmly locking Angela's wrists so she couldn't move away.Trembling with rage, Angela bit down hard on his lip. He let out a muffled groan of pain, then scoffed, raising a hand to wipe away the blood at the corner of his mouth.Seizing the opportunity, Angela shoved him away, hastily straightening her clothes before delivering a resounding slap across his face.She didn't hold back, so the slap was loud enough to stun the entire cafe. Heads turned in shock—some even recognized Dexter—but no one dared to stare at him for too long."You bastard!" Angela spat, glaring at him before storming away.Dexter sat there in a daze, his long fingers brushing against the corner of his lips, a bitter smile creeping onto his face.…When Angela arrived at Villa Heights, she found that Dexter had already moved out. Fiona hadn't been there ever since she'd left, and even Mia and Leo had departed a few days ago.The once-lively villa was now eerily empty, leavin
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Dexter and Angela ate a simple meal at the airport, which was a chicken sandwich and a few side dishes.Angela hadn't had much of an appetite these past few days. She had barely eaten anything that day as well. But now, as if her taste buds had suddenly sprung to life, she not only finished her chicken sandwich but also ate most of the side dishes.Dexter, on the other hand, barely touched his food. He picked at his sandwich as he stole glances at her from time to time.Now that Angela's stomach was full, she finally felt a warmth she hadn't experienced in a long time."Thank you for the meal, Mr. Bamford," she said politely."Mr. Bamford?" The emotions Dexter had been bottling up finally overflowed. He clenched his teeth, his tone laced with sarcasm. "Angela, is there anyone in this world more heartless than you?"Dexter had been waiting for over ten days, his phone always in hand. Day and night, he'd checked it every few seconds, fearing he might miss a message. Yet, not once h
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Angela's heart twisted painfully, but she had nothing to say. She kept her head down, but she couldn't appear too indifferent or unaffected. She wrung her hands anxiously, at a loss for what to do.Austin said, "Mr. Mack, Angela really did have her own hardships to deal with."He didn't dare mention that Genevieve had left the company to Angela at the moment. Erwin would be the first to object if he were to find out.On the way back, Austin told Angela that Erwin was Genevieve's closest friend. The two of them built the company together, fighting side by side for decades. It hadn't been an easy feat.Erwin was also the company's COO. If Angela wanted to take over the company in the future, she would first have to gain his approval. Otherwise, she would never be accepted.Angela, still drowning in the grief of losing Genevieve, couldn't bring herself to care about anything else at the moment.With a hint of frustration, she said, "Austin, Ms. Lawson shouldn't have left the company
