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Dexter wasn't defending Zayn; he was merely stating the facts calmly."But that doesn't make it okay. He might be fine with it, and sure, Mrs. Jewell would never harm her own son, but for them to team up and deceive Mia, who's an outsider, is utterly despicable!" Angela fumed, her hands on her hips.She was so fired up that she might as well start a revolution.Dexter remained silent, his shadow stretching long beside her under the setting sun, exuding an inexplicable sense of loneliness.Noticing the odd atmosphere, Angela turned to ask, "Is there something you want to say?" Dexter scratched his nose. "Uh… I just wanted to give you a heads-up. Mia might want to check her assets to ensure everything is in order."Angela's eyes widened instantly, staring at him in disbelief. She had a bad feeling about this."You… Do you mean…""Yes." Dexter nodded. "Mrs. Jewell might not come from a prestigious background herself, but she managed to marry into the Jewell family with her intell
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"Mia! Mia, you have to pull yourself together." After a brief moment, Angela helped her up and sighed. "Think carefully—did you sign anything you shouldn't have? Did Leroy deceive you? That's your company, your livelihood. We can't just sit here and do nothing!"Mia looked pale. She took a deep breath, forcing herself to sit upright and think.A few days ago, Leroy had indeed come to see her. At that time, she hadn't seen anyone besides Susan for days, so she had been overjoyed to see him.Then, Leroy had handed her a pile of documents to review, with a few requiring her signature.As they had chatted, Leroy had mentioned he had his eye on several small clubs and planned to acquire them to expand their business.Mia had already handed over most of the company's operations to him by then. Before doing so, she had also been involved in discussions about acquisitions, so she trusted Leroy deeply.At first, she had carefully reviewed every document. However, Leroy had kept glancing a
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Angela exchanged a glance with Lynn, who stepped forward respectfully to accept the invitation.Riley's expression darkened—she clearly hadn't expected Mia to be so composed and effortlessly deflect her provocation."This invitation is for you," Riley said, her tone sharpening as she clenched her teeth. "It's inappropriate for someone else to accept it on your behalf.""Angie, who's here?" Just then, Zack stumbled out of the guest room groggily, rubbing his eyes. But the moment he spotted Riley, his brows furrowed."It's you again, you wicked woman! What the hell are you doing in our house? You're not welcome here. Get lost!" Looking utterly disgusted, Zack launched straight into a full-on verbal attack.Riley paled and instinctively stepped back, recalling the last time Zack had humiliated her in public."Angela, control your brother!" she snapped coldly."Shut your mouth!" Zack sneered, snatching the invitation from Riley's hands. "What the hell is this? Ha! An invitation? Are
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Riley's face went rigid, her eyes locking onto Angela as they slowly reddened.How could Zayn possibly love her? And how could he ever be willing to marry her?His heart had long been stolen by Mia, and he only had eyes for her. No matter what Riley did, she couldn't force herself into his heart. Yet, she refused to accept that.She and Zayn had grown up together. She had loved him so deeply, so desperately, for so long—there was no way she could just stand by and watch another woman take him away.As such, she had turned to Florence, offering her a deal. If Florence could make Zayn be with her, she was willing to give away at least half of the Zamora family's fortune to him.And Florence, greedy as she was, was instantly swayed by the offer."That is between me and him," Riley spat, unwilling to admit defeat. "Once we're married, we'll be bound to each other as husband and wife. No one will be able to take him from me ever again.""How foolish can you be? You're really willing
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It was truly incomprehensible. "I know." Mia was also in tears as she gently helped Zayn up. "I know you're doing this for me. I understand."Angela was baffled. Was Mia even hearing herself? Had she gone mad?Angela was on the verge of losing it. If Mia let herself be trampled on again this time, Angela might just have to cut ties with her."Really?" Zayn's face lit up with joy, his eyes brimming with excitement. "That's great! I knew you'd—"Mia suddenly interrupted him, her tone shifting, "But… you need to explain to me why my assets are now under your mother's name."The smile on Zayn's face froze instantly. He stared at her in disbelief, speechless for a long moment. "What? How is that possible?""You can check for yourself." Mia sighed softly. "Zayn, you're the one I trust, not your mother. You have three days. I need my assets back in my name. Otherwise, I will take legal action."Zayn's expression turned grim. He had clearly never expected Florence to do something like
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Listening to the nurse's shouts made Angela's mind buzz.She was frustrated and upset, but she knew this wasn't the time to question anything. She simply held Mia's hand tightly, trying to give her strength."It's okay. I'm here. Go at your own pace." Tears rolled down Angela's face before she even realized she was crying. "You're so strong, so brave. This is just childbirth—you've got this."At this moment, Mia was drenched in sweat, looking as if she had just been pulled out of a body of water.The sheets beneath her were soaked in blood. Even though Angela had mentally prepared herself for this, witnessing it firsthand pushed her tolerance to an unimaginable limit.Giving birth wasn't just walking through death's door—it was being torn apart and pieced back together again.Whether it was Mia's spirit or her body, at this moment, it no longer belonged to her. She had become nothing but a vessel for the child. Just the thought of it was heartbreaking.Unfortunately, all mothers
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The next day, Angela held Leo for the first time.Angela was in awe. She could hardly describe the feeling when the nurse carefully placed the tiny, pink baby in her arms.Her reaction perfectly captured the mix of shock, excitement, helplessness, and wonder that new life brought.Leo's eyes looked just like Mia's. At that moment, Angela suddenly realized how incredible Mia was. This tiny, adorable child had come from her frail body!"Hi, Leo. I'm your godmother. You can call me Godmom." Angela rocked the baby gently, grinning so wide her eyes turned into crescents.She had to admit—Mia's baby was super adorable.Maybe she was biased as his godmother, but even though Leo was still red and wrinkly like a little monkey, she still found him utterly charming.A warm sense of joy filled Angela's heart. And yet, no matter how much she adored Leo, she couldn't erase the memory of Mia's agony in the delivery room.One thing was certain—if she ever considered having a child, she would t
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"That's a secret, Mr. Bamford. You're overstepping." Angela leaned back in her seat, closing her eyes.She hadn't had a good night's sleep in days. Severe sleep deprivation had left her with dark circles under her eyes."Then you'd better protect him well. I reckon that the Jewell family will catch on soon. Once they show up at the hospital and cause a scene, it won't end well," Dexter warned."Don't worry. I won't let anyone harm Mia and Leo," Angela said with absolute confidence.Surprised, Dexter instinctively glanced at her. "Can you tell me why you care so much about Mia? She must be special to someone as heartless as you, right?"Angela raised an eyebrow at him. "Because when I look at her, I see my old self."Dexter instantly froze.When he looked at her again, her eyes were already closed.…Zayn was under house arrest for a full week. By the time he was finally allowed to go out, he looked gaunt, weak, and utterly drained. The moment he and the Jewell family caught wi
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Dexter hastily grabbed Angela's wrist. The once arrogant, self-important man who'd never cared for anyone his entire life was now showing rare humility. "Alright, alright. You're the boss, okay?"At the moment, he was a man with a touch of arrogance, a hint of resignation, and an awkward charm.Angela's heartbeat showed no signs of slowing down, and a hint of joy crept out from the bottom of her heart.Damn it. Had she really fallen for him?"Just get lost for now!" As soon as the words left her mouth, she froze, feeling instantly awkward.She had meant to tell him to step aside.Dexter looked stunned, a hint of hurt crossing his gaze. He had no choice but to step back resignedly, but his gaze never left her as he watched every flicker of emotion in her expression.Angela instinctively turned away, avoiding his piercing stare. Her mind was a mess—she felt trapped in a giant net and felt at a loss.Just then, she caught sight of Mia heading back in without that scumbag Zayn with
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Had Angela fallen for Dexter once again? Was she still as powerless against him as before?No, this couldn't happen.Angela took a deep breath. "Dexter, I have more important things to do, and I love myself the most."She would always love herself, her freedom, and everything she truly wanted to love."I don't want to go back to who I used to be, and I won't give up anything for you. I admit that my heart is wavering because of you, but I—""Then that's more than enough!" Dexter only heard what he wanted to hear, quickly pulling her closer into his embrace. "As long as you have feelings for me, that's all that matters. This is great!"His voice was deep and filled with exhilaration. It was as though he'd conquered the entire world.He was holding her so tightly that she could barely breathe. It rendered her unable to say a single word."Angela, don't be a coward. What's the harm in giving me a chance?" Suddenly letting her go, Dexter stared straight into her eyes while forcing
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"Mia, I'm so sorry. It's all my fault. I made you suffer. I deserve to die—I really do!" At least Zayn was admitting fault properly, like a spineless fool with no fight left.Angela watched the scene unfold from the third-floor balcony, feeling a bit melancholic.Love and marriage were indeed two very different things. Back then, the love between the two had been so strong that it could make anyone envious. Yet, it was nothing but a complete mess now.Maybe it was true that marriage was love's final resting place."What's on your mind?" Dexter suddenly appeared and walked over, stopping right behind her.He was holding two glasses of red wine. It was as if he knew she was in a bad mood and had come to help her relax."Don't you think it'd be great if people could just date without ever getting married?" Angela blurted out without a second thought.Dexter was momentarily stunned. "Sure, I'm fine with that. Whatever you want."Angela almost choked on her wine. After a long pause,
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"Mrs. Jewell, what's the meaning of this?" Angela rolled down her car window, crossing her arms as she looked at the middle-aged woman who was adamantly trying to argue her way inside to see her grandson.Hearing Angela's voice, Florence turned around. The moment their eyes met, her face twisted with anger."Angela, tell this man to get out of my way! I want to see my grandson! Who does he think he is to stop me?"Her voice was so sharp and grating that it was irritating to hear.Frowning in distaste, Angela instinctively backed off. "Oh, so you're here to see your grandson? I almost thought you came here to start a fight."I mean, look at you—you stormed here empty-handed and with this aggressive attitude. Anyone would misunderstand. Next time, why don't you bring a little something as a gesture of goodwill?""This is my family's matter. It has nothing to do with you, you insolent woman! Mind your own business!" Florence was so furious she was practically smoking from the ears.
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"How can there be such a shameless family in this world? I'm so annoyed!" Gritting her teeth, Angela cursed indignantly.Dexter looked a little resigned. "Some of Zayn's actions may seem irrational, but given the circumstances, it makes sense. After all, he isn't that young anymore, and having a baby didn't come easy for him…""Mia went through so much pain to give birth to that baby." Angela shot him a glare."You know, if you ever have a baby, you'll probably be an extremely protective mother," Dexter remarked, feeling both exasperated and amused.As soon as he said that, both of them froze.Angela felt a strange tightness in her chest, and for the first time, she didn't retort.Right then, the sound of Leo crying came from the guest room. Angela rubbed her face, quickly composing herself before rushing toward the sound."What happened?" She stepped inside.Mia didn't look too good. "I just fed him."Angela took Leo in her arms, gently cradled him, and rocked him to soothe h
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Gritting her teeth, Mia spat, "Zayn, if you have even a shred of conscience left, let me leave and stay out of our lives!""It isn't like that. It's not…" Zayn was in visible agony as he was accused by the woman he loved.His face contorted in pain, but at this moment, there was nothing he could do except offer meaningless words in his defense."Ha!" Angela let out a cold laugh, her eyes filled with mockery as she looked at this spineless excuse of a man. "Are you a child? Don't tell me you're still holding on to your mother's apron strings."You're just a mama's boy who only knows how to obey his mother. Mia must have committed some serious sins in her past life to be stuck with a pathetic excuse of a man like you in this one. I feel embarrassed on your behalf!"Zayn flinched as if Angela's words had physically hurt him. He abruptly stood up, his eyes filled with desperation. "Angela, please don't say that. You have to help me—I truly care for her. I'll take responsibility as a
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Growing tense, Mia quickly nodded. She was just about to leave when she suddenly caught a glimpse of a familiar figure from the corner of her eye.A sudden chill ran down her spine. It was Zayn!He wasn't alone. Florence was there, and surprisingly, so was Layla.At that moment, Angela also sensed something was wrong. Following Mia's gaze, she spotted Zayn sprinting toward them as if he were running a 50-meter race.Even from a distance, they could see how much force he was exerting to get to them, as if he were terrified that if he were even a second too late, Mia and Leo would vanish before his eyes.Damn it! How did they get here so fast?"Mia, don't you have something to say to me?" Zayn demanded, his voice low and laced with accusation, before he even came to a complete stop.It had only been a few days, yet he seemed to have lost so much weight that he was almost unrecognizable. His eyes were dull, and he looked lifeless.Just then, he spotted his son—the baby Mia had giv
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Mia frowned and said, "But… But what if it wasn't them? Forget it. You're right—it has to be them."Angela let out a deep sigh. "Right now, I'm just worried that they might move Leo somewhere else without even telling Zayn. They might even act like nothing ever happened."Mia's legs gave out, and she nearly collapsed to the ground."Don't panic. I'll ask Dexter for help. We'll monitor all the train stations and airports in Eldmere. There's no way they'll get past us!" Angela said.Without wasting a second, she called Dexter.The moment he heard what had happened, he immediately mobilized his men to set up checkpoints at every critical location as Angela had suggested. He even personally went to the airport to oversee the situation.To their surprise, their plan proved effective in about an hour. They intercepted Leo and the men who had taken him at Eldmere Airport.Angela and Mia rushed over as fast as they could. When they arrived at the VIP lounge, they saw Leo along with two
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Angela's response was firm. She carried herself with an air of authority that sent chills down people's spines.Felix shot her a hateful glare before turning and walking away.When Angela reached home that evening, from a distance, she spotted Felix arguing with Fiona at the entrance. He was pulling at her arm, talking animatedly.Angela parked her car by the side of the road and walked over. She could faintly hear the conversation between the siblings."Fiona, how could you let that brat get in my way? You have no idea how unreasonable she is! I worked so hard to grow the company into what it is today. The moment she arrived, everything fell apart!" Felix complained vehemently.Fiona retorted, "Have some self-awareness. If it weren't for Dexter explicitly turning a blind eye and letting you off, I would have kicked you out a long time ago. That company belongs to Angela now."If you still want to stay there, you better keep your head down. If you keep causing trouble for her, I
