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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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Rosanne bowed deeply. "I never expected you to stand up for me like this, or even let me take justice into my own hands and allow me to hit—"Just as she was speaking, Joanne abruptly coughed.Rosanne stopped mid-sentence. After a few seconds, she spoke again. "I don't have any other requests. All I hope is that I can come back to work. I need a job to support my child.""Alright," Angela agreed without hesitation. "What else?"She kept giving Rosanne a look, urging her to ask for money. This scumbag had hurt Rosanne so much—shouldn't she demand compensation?Rosanne looked at Angela in confusion, still not catching on.Angela had no choice but to spell it out. "Money is important. After all that you've been through, you should definitely ask for compensation."At this point, she couldn't be any clearer.Rosanne finally snapped to her senses and quickly said, "Yes, exactly! He has to compensate me for emotional distress! I should get at least two million dollars!"Angela smirk
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Angela continued after a brief pause, "Why don't I transfer Logan to the operations and logistics department to fix toilets and pipes? From now on, he'll handle all the dirty and exhausting work. Someone like him doesn't deserve to be in a public-facing role." Zack was utterly stunned, his face filled with shock. He swallowed hard.Once again, he felt fortunate that he had made the right choice—thankfully, he had not switched sides."W-well… He definitely won't agree to that," Zack stammered. "That guy values his pride more than anything.""After what happened, his reputation is already in the gutter. He won't be able to find another job in Eldmere City for at least three months. Since he just bought a house and paid Rosanne a huge settlement, he's strapped for cash. He has no choice but to endure it for now."Angela popped another grape into her mouth.Fiona had bought these premium seedless grapes. Since they were particularly sweet, eating too many was a bit heavy on the pala
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Wilbert was younger than Logan. His face still had a look of youthful inexperience, but his gaze was sharp and full of integrity."This can't be!" Logan trembled with rage. "Ms. Graham said I can remain with the company! She…"Mid-sentence, he suddenly froze.That was right. Staying with the company didn't necessarily mean keeping his role as head of the HR department.Wilbert slowly stood up. "You should go report to the operations and logistics department now. You might still be able to clock in on time and not lose your attendance bonus.""The operations and logistics department?" Logan's face darkened. "Ms. Graham is sending me to…"Wilbert answered, "To work as an entry-level employee, fixing the toilets for everyone. All the company's bathrooms are now your responsibility."You've actually done us a big favor—some people in the department are assigned to deliver water, and some fix elevators, but nobody wants to handle the toilets. They get clogged all the time and need to
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"Ms. Graham, are you really going to force him to quit? A person like him may seem friendly and able to handle things smoothly in any situation on the surface, but in reality, he is someone who holds grudges and seeks revenge. I'm worried he'll retaliate against you," Clara warned anxiously.Angela smiled, exuding confidence. "Let him try to retaliate. He's no good anyway. Over the years, he's used his position to shove a bunch of brainless idiots into the company. If we don't deal with him this time, it'll just come back to bite us later. It's better to take him out completely now."Having cleaned up the trash, Angela felt particularly cheerful.She planned to take a drive over the next couple of days—to cruise around the suburbs, enjoy the mountains and waters outside the city, and basically treat herself to a day off.With that idea in mind, she immediately set things in motion, wrapping up all company affairs two days in advance and delegating anything unfinished to Clara.Jus
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In the next moment, Angela lost consciousness.When Dexter arrived, the firefighters were already assembling their equipment, preparing to lift the car out of the water."Where is she? Where's Angela?" Dexter yelled anxiously, grabbing a firefighter."We haven't found her yet. We've already sent people…"Before he could finish his sentence, Dexter had already thrown off his coat jacket and dived headfirst into the water.It was mid-autumn, and the lake water was especially cold. Holding his breath, Dexter searched around in the water, but all he saw were a few other rescuers like himself.There was no one in the car or around it.Dexter's heart pounded in panic. Without hesitation, he swam toward the deeper waters.Suddenly, a glimpse of olive green caught his eye. He quickly turned his head, looking toward an area of dense aquatic vegetation at the bottom of the lake.Without hesitation, Dexter dove down, clinging to a shred of hope.As he got closer, long strands of aquatic
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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
