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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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Unfortunately, back then, Dexter hadn't appreciated it at all. He'd only watched coldly from the sidelines, mocking Angela for doing unnecessary things.Now, she could only sigh at how the only constant in life was change.She could still make an effort to bring him happiness, but now it was out of gratitude, not love.After freshening up, everyone went back to looking like how they were before. They gathered for a proper meal, enjoying themselves until it was past 10:00 pm before gradually dispersing.Angela was completely exhausted by then. She dozed off in the passenger seat on the way home.Dexter drove quietly, occasionally glancing at her. The whole situation felt somewhat surreal to him.At this moment, all her earlier liveliness was gone. It was as if the wild and carefree person from before had never been Angela at all.When they arrived home, they each returned to their rooms.Fiona had already heard about how Angela had gone all out for her disappointing son's birthd
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Clara's expression was equally grim. "He's indeed behind this, Ms. Graham. The thing is, that pregnant woman has some sort of relationship with him."Angela sucked in a sharp breath. She felt numb. Lately, it seemed like she was plagued by bad luck—it was just one crisis after another."What kind of relationship?" Angela paused before asking, though she had already guessed the answer.Clara pressed her lips together, her expression complicated. "That pregnant woman… It's rumored that the baby is his, so…""So, in order to cover it up, he deliberately fired her, leaving her with no options, which caused this whole mess to blow up?" Angela let out a cold laugh.Clara nodded helplessly, choosing silence as her answer.Angela didn't say much more as she took out her phone.The situation was escalating at an alarming speed, spreading like wildfire across major media platforms. Most notably, the pregnant woman, Rosanne Townsend, had gone live online to expose the incident.Even thoug
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After speaking, Angela instructed someone to invite Rosanne over.Logan hesitated for just a moment before handing over his phone. "Have a look then, Ms. Graham. No matter what, I'm innocent. Do you remember when you first became CEO, and I swore my loyalty to you?"His words carried a deeper meaning.Angela ignored him. She swiftly navigated through his phone, checking his messages, contacts, and call history, and even using facial recognition to access his bank transaction records. There was nothing suspicious.Logan visibly relaxed when he saw Angela's skeptical expression. "See, Ms. Graham? I'm a model citizen of the 21st century. How could I possibly be involved with another man's wife?"Angela remained noncommittal as she handed the phone back. A delighted look crossed Logan's face, along with a palpable sense of relief.Angela stared directly into his eyes, then suddenly snatched the phone back and opened the settings.In the settings, she switched to the other user profi
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Logan looked shocked. "Ms. Graham, isn't this something you should handle for me? I've been the head of the HR department at our company for years. If my reputation is ruined, won't the company suffer as well?"Right now, all you need to do is issue a public statement saying that everything was fabricated by Rosanne—that this was all just part of her scheme. The public won't believe her. They will definitely…"Before he could finish, a chill ran down his spine when he met Angela's piercing, icy gaze.She stared at him intently, her entire presence overwhelming, as if she could explode in anger at any moment.Angela scoffed. "Oh, you've really thought this through. No wonder you're so bold."With an awkward expression, Logan scratched his nose. "I'm just thinking about the company's best interests. I don't want your reputation to be affected, after all.""You shameless bastard! Do you dare swear that the child in my belly has nothing to do with you? You damn scumbag! I must have b
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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
