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The man was Erwin, Genevieve's longtime friend and business partner.Angela's first impression of him was quite positive—he seemed straightforward and bold, and he treated Austin well."Mr. Mack, you're here." Austin stood up to greet him, and Angela followed suit.Letting out a hearty laugh, Erwin patted Austin on the shoulder. "How about we find a place to have a drink tonight? Now that Genevieve has left us so suddenly at such a young age, the company will need the two of us to keep it running. I've always thought highly of you, kid."Erwin was genuinely forthright, but the last few words he spoke carried a weight that made them difficult to hear.Austin said, "Mr. Mack, I'm actually here to talk to you about this matter. Ms. Lawson has already—""Transferred her shares to you? That's only natural," Erwin interrupted, still looking excited."Not to me," Austin said helplessly, cutting off the talkative elder once again.Erwin frowned. "Not to you? Then who? Genevieve wouldn'
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"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and help Mr. Mack up!" Austin was the first to react and quickly ordered.Angela belatedly nodded and hurried forward, but just as her hand was about to touch Erwin, he suddenly shouted, "Stop! Don't touch me!"He got up by himself. Erwin stood frozen in place as if he couldn't believe what had just happened.Had he really been taken down by a woman who looked like she barely weighed a hundred pounds? How was that possible? If word got out, wouldn't it be a blow to his pride? He was a trained fighter!"I'm so sorry, Mr. Mack." Angela kept her head as low as it could go.Austin quickly patted her on the shoulder, snapping, "That apology doesn't sound sincere at all!"Angela was beyond embarrassed. She wished she could disappear into the ground. "Uh… I really didn't mean to. It was just a reflex, Mr. Mack. Please don't hold it against me."This was way too awkward.Erwin rubbed his sore tailbone with a sullen expression. After a brief si
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"Angela, could you do me another favor?" Fiona sounded particularly helpless over the phone."Don't panic. Tell me what happened," Angela said anxiously, fearing something serious had occurred.Fiona explained, "Dexter has been working non-stop for two days without resting. No one can persuade him to stop, and we're really worried…"Angela paced around the room for a while, considering refusing. Fiona rarely asked for help, and if she was calling now, it must mean she had no other choice.After much deliberation, Angela decided to go. However, she didn't go alone—she asked Austin to accompany her.She didn't want to break her promise, nor could she stand by and watch Dexter push himself to the brink. Given the circumstances, this was the only option left.Austin didn't scold her this time. He silently drove her to the hospital entrance but showed no intention of getting out. "You have 30 minutes. Handle it yourself."Angela nodded and hurried inside.Austin watched her slender
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In that instant, Angela felt like a deer caught in headlights, flustered and awkward. Heat rushed to her face, and her breath caught in her throat.What was she even doing here? For what reason and with what right? She was the one who suggested separating. She was the one who abandoned him. What did his well-being have to do with her? "It seems like you've gotten more ahead of yourself after just a few days apart." Dexter shot her a cold glance, his tone dripping with sarcasm. Angela was mortified. How harsh! He was the Dexter from a few years back again, his tongue laced with venom. Although he seemed harmless when silent, the moment he spoke, every word was a merciless strike. Frustration simmered within Angela. Damn it. She had already come this far. How could she let herself be humiliated by a bedridden person? "Who could possibly outdo you when it comes to getting ahead of oneself, Mr. Bamford?" Angela raised her chin, locking eyes with him. Dexter's expression da
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Dexter stared at Angela's departing figure until it completely disappeared. Only after what felt like an eternity did he manage to recover, if only barely, from her cutting words.At the end of the day, Angela merely wanted to snap him out of it. She wanted to make him treat himself better and stop him from neglecting his own well-being.To him, she had already become an open book. If not for what she had said by his bedside a few days ago when she thought he was still unconscious, Dexter might have really believed her indifference.But even so, what could it change? The two of them were ultimately strangers now. A suffocating sense of pain and frustration welled up within Dexter, one he couldn't describe.Angela trudged out of the hospital, making her way toward Austin's car.He, too, preferred larger vehicles. The dark gray SUV parked by the roadside under the night sky was like a lurking beast."What's wrong?" Austin leaned against the car door, calmly studying her gloomy expr
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It seemed that Erwin had chosen to live here for the convenience of commuting.When Angela and Austin arrived at the door, the latter punched in the passcode directly.Angela was taken aback. "We're just going to go in like this? Mr. Mack isn't home. We really shouldn't be doing this, should we?"Austin said indifferently, "It doesn't matter. He lives alone, and he's probably out for his morning exercise. He won't be back for a while."Sure enough, Austin's words were proven true the second they stepped inside.It was a two-bedroom unit, decorated in black, white, and gray tones. The space looked quite large, but the living room was rather empty, as only a regular couch and a round coffee table occupied the space.There wasn't even a television. The whole place gave off the vibe of a bachelor's home.After a quick tour, Austin led Angela into the kitchen, which was even more barren—not even a bag of salt could be found.Erwin's favorite food was oven-baked barbecue ribs, suppos
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Erwin ultimately couldn't resist the temptation of good food and decided to give Angela's pork ribs a try.Right after he took a bite, his expression subtly changed. His pupils slightly dilated, as if he were surprised."This is nothing special," he muttered gruffly, yet he continued eating at a leisurely pace that was also somewhat hurried.In just over ten minutes, he had already devoured half of the ribs.Angela discreetly observed him, thinking that her first step had been a success. At the very least, he was willing to eat the food she made, which was already a significant change.After the meal, she didn't linger. Using the excuse that she had matters to attend to at Graham Group, she left earlier than planned."What exactly are you trying to do by bringing her here?" Patting his full belly, Erwin shot Austin a glare.Austin shrugged. "You saw it yourself—nothing at all. We just wanted to have a meal with you. In her final days, Ms. Lawson also ate Angela's cooking for a w
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"I'm about to go on a blind date with Dexter. I heard that you two are already divorced. You wouldn't still be clinging to some unrealistic fantasy about him, would you? A woman as old and… scandal-ridden as you is simply not worthy of a man like him."Jennifer had originally intended to call Angela "old and ugly," but the word "ugly" simply didn't suit Angela at all. She couldn't bring herself to tell such an obvious lie."Does Ursula know you came to me?" Angela smiled faintly. "Just a few days ago, she was looking to work with me and have us design looks for the artists in her company. You all have a major awards ceremony coming up soon, don't you?""What are you trying to say?" Jennifer frowned slightly.Angela let out a light chuckle. "I'm saying that I could easily tell Ursula that her brainless niece has offended me, and I don't feel like working with her anymore. That means no more custom gowns or luxury jewelry for her. Simple as that."Angela spoke in a calm tone, not sh
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The fact that Raquel had shouted Harry's full name showed just how panicked she was.Harry rushed in. Together, he and Raquel hurriedly helped Angela to the employee medical room on the eighth floor."It's viral gastroenteritis." The doctor delivered the diagnosis calmly."Gastroenteritis?" Angela was stunned. No wonder her stomach had been uneasy all day. But she hadn't consumed anything unusual. How did she end up with gastroenteritis?"It has nothing to do with me! I didn't touch her!" Jennifer exclaimed suddenly, her voice rising in pitch as if she were trying to persuade someone. In fact, there was another person listening to the conversation. In truth, she was secretly on a call, and the person on the other end of the line was none other than her golden ticket, Dexter. If he thought she was the one who had laid a hand on Angela, she would be doomed."Ms. Graham, let me take you to the hospital. They can only handle minor issues here. It's better for you to receive treatme
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Angela smirked nonchalantly. "Dexter sent you? Isn't he afraid his pretty little figurehead might sell off Bamford Co.?"Jennifer immediately flew into a rage, glaring at Angela. "How dare you mock me?""Spit it out if you've got something to say. Don't waste my time." Angela got up and poured herself a glass of water. She silently cursed the fever medication for taking so long to kick in. Her palms still felt burning hot, and she was completely drained."Our company is planning to launch a jewelry line. We want your design department to act as our consultants, and at the beginning, we'll need a few people from your side to help out." Jennifer finally decided to speak seriously. Angela sat lost in thought, her fingers rhythmically tapping against the sturdy tabletop. She didn't respond to Jennifer right away. Instead, she wondered what Dexter was trying to achieve by bringing this up suddenly.Horizon might be considered a major multinational group, but it was still a few leag
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Bamford Co. had expressed their desire to collaborate all of a sudden. What exactly was there to cooperate on?Angela replied flatly, "Just tell them we don't have anything to discuss."Harry was clearly surprised. "Uh… Ms. Graham, Horizon and Bamford Co. have never been on good terms. As a result, we've faced intense pressure from other companies in the industry, which is a key factor contributing to our stagnation over the years. "Bamford Co. has taken the initiative to break the ice. Shouldn't we at least acknowledge their efforts? We need to make sure our relationship with them doesn't deteriorate any further; that could exacerbate our situation even more."Harry's voice was laden with emotion, revealing a hint of helplessness. Frustration surged through Angela. Then, she gestured dismissively, saying, "Go ahead and handle your tasks first. I'll give you an answer tomorrow."Harry immediately left, and soon the office was empty, with only Angela left. Silence enveloped her,
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At 10:00 am, the headquarters' live stream officially began.The same three male livestreamers took part once again. Based on their previous experience, Angela chose to let them take the lead this time, allowing them to engage with the audience and boost their confidence. She planned for them to train apprentices, who would then train their own, creating more skilled live streamers for various branch offices.As usual, live streamers greeted everyone and introduced themselves first. Before starting the show, they offered some perks to the viewers in an attempt to gain more favor.Fueled by the excitement from yesterday's news, the viewer count swiftly exceeded ten thousand. Even before the product introductions commenced, the public chat overflowed with messages, all buzzing about the recent incident."Ms. Graham, it looks like these kinds of things happen a lot," Raquel said, referring to the rumors that got spread around and the pressure women dealt with at work.Angela nod
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The whole situation was completely ridiculous.Angela hadn't even finished reading the post when her phone rang. It was Raquel calling. "Ms. Graham, how should we handle this? Should we just tell the truth, or…""No need. You saw what was in the package too. Just find a similar image online and send it to me. I'll take care of it myself," Angela replied briefly and coldly.Within a minute, Raquel sent over an identical image of the dildo.Angela promptly censored the key part of the item and prepared a post on Facebook. The caption read, "If you've got the guts, send me razor blades directly. Sending this disgusting trash? That's just pathetic."Without a second thought, she uploaded the post.Even after posting, she still felt furious. So, she searched around on Facebook and shared an empowering article urging women to unite and reject harmful sexual rumors.In no time, the netizens were absolutely stunned. "She is savage. I've been online for years, and I've never seen someo
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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
