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Bill's face paled at once.Right. He wasn't just afraid of Tyler. He was also terrified of Dexter."What sort of play are you two putting on?" Dexter's voice was calm.He was tall, with an imposing presence that seemed to shrink the spacious living room the moment he stepped inside.Bill's face twisted in panic as he instinctively glanced at Judy. He looked as if he wanted to hide behind her."Dexter, y-you should have let us know you were coming." Judy's smile was strained as she fumbled for words.Dexter casually sat down on the couch. "Can't I come? This is Angie's house. As her husband, I'm likely more entitled to be here than either of you."Bill's face turned as pale as a sheet.This didn't make sense! Wasn't Dexter the one who had always looked down on Angela and was eager to cut her loose?"Yes, yes, of course." Judy's forced grin widened as she wrung her hands. She struggled to find something to say.At that moment, the friends Judy had invited for a house tour arriv
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Angela spent the afternoon bonding with her new pets. She set up cozy spots for them by the large floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room. In no time, the once-silent house came alive with warmth and activity.That evening, rain began to patter against the windows. Angela ordered takeout and prepared steak for herself, reveling in the small joy of solitude.On Monday, she reported to DawnStar Co. for her first day.The HR personnel led her to the design department on the 23rd floor.As soon as Angela stepped inside, she was stunned by the size of the space. The entire floor, around 5,000 square feet, was filled with the design department's offices."Hi, I'm Nora Rutherford, the head of the design department." A stylish woman in professional attire walked over, her high heels clicking with each step. She extended a friendly hand to Angela.Behind her, the design department staff watched Angela curiously.Angela returned the gesture with a polite smile. "Nice to meet you, Ms.
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After work, Nora arrived at a café near the company. A woman was already waiting for her."Nora, over here!" A young woman waved her hand.Nora walked in confidently with her high heels clicking on the floor. Her every step exuded elegance."Shelly, what brings you by today?" she asked, pulling out a chair. Nora was Shelly's cousin.Noticing Elena sitting next to her, Nora froze for a second. Why was Elena here too?"Ms. Ruthford," Elena greeted, extending her hand.Nora quickly composed herself, smiling as she shook Elena's hand."Nora, I heard Angela's joined your company. How's she doing?" Shelly went straight to the point.Nora raised an eyebrow. "She's just a regular team member. She only started today. I haven't seen Mr. Snowden paying much attention to her. She seems pretty down-to-earth, but honestly, she doesn't look all that innocent."The thought of Angela's stunning, makeup-free face made Nora feel a twinge of annoyance.On her way out of the office that day, she'
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Clara was also quite beautiful, but it was obvious from her face that she'd had some work done. Her face looked slightly stiff when she smiled.Angela had overheard Vanessa talking about her.In a design department full of people with high-level degrees from prestigious design schools, Clara stood out.She was a self-taught designer, discovered by Callum thanks to her incredible talent, which made her somewhat like Angela in that sense.…The next day, after work, Nora brought two outfits for Angela and Clara.Angela's was a fitted professional suit that hugged her curves, making her chest and hips appear fuller. The outfit was paired with a pair of silver-pointed heels that gave her a look that was both sleek and striking.Clara's outfit was similar, though her chest was even more exposed than Angela's."Does this look okay?" Angela asked, frowning.Clara stretched out her arm, and the bottom of her top immediately rode up, revealing a strip of her waist."It's a little tigh
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"Angela, aren't you going to apologize to Mr. Hood?" Nora said coldly. Her tone was filled with reproach.Angela's response was a sneer. "What now? Will we lose the deal if I don't drink this glass of wine?"She felt a deep unease. The contract between the two companies had already been finalized by the higher-ups. It was essentially a done deal. Her presence here was merely a formality.Nora was clearly targeting her, using her as a pawn for Dave's amusement."Don't talk nonsense. I'm giving you one more chance. Apologize to Mr. Hood!" Nora suddenly stood up and glared at Angela with icy eyes.She had never encountered such a bold employee who dared to speak back to a superior like this. It was outrageous."Why should I apologize?" Instead of being angry, Angela looked at Nora calmly and said, "Ms. Rutherford, please tell me what I said or did wrong.""You—""Alright, alright. Mr. Hood, I'll drink with you, okay?" Clara quickly intervened. Not waiting for Dave's response, she
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Angela's breath hitched.It was Dexter. Why was he here?Dexter's sharp gaze scanned the room. He immediately locked onto the hand on Angela's shoulder.Without a word, he strode over and pulled her aside. Then, he rolled up his sleeves and delivered a powerful punch straight to Dave's fat face.Dave hadn't seen it coming. The force of the blow nearly snapped his neck.A bruised purple imprint quickly appeared on Dave's face. It was a horrifying sight.Dexter's eyes were menacing, filled with murderous intent. He looked as if he were about to devour Dave.As he delivered punch after punch, each one seemingly with lethal force, it didn't take long before Dave's face was left unrecognizable."Mr. Bamford… Mr. Bamford, please stop!" one of Dave's lackeys pleaded, but he was kicked across the room in the next instant.Still not satisfied, Dexter grabbed a bottle from the coffee table and smashed it down on the hand that had touched Angela.With a loud crash, the bottle shattered.
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Dexter had come here for business. Yet, midway through negotiations, he walked out, leaving Lucas Cullen behind without explanation or concern."Mr. Bamford, Mr. Cullen is still waiting upstairs. We—""Get out," Dexter cut Erica off coldly before she could finish her sentence.Erica froze for a moment, but she knew Dexter's commands were absolute. Without a word, she got out of the car, only to spot Angela slumped in the passenger seat, her face alarmingly flushed.She thought Angela's ability to keep a man like Dexter wrapped around her finger was remarkable. Erica needed to think of a new approach.Dexter took the wheel himself. Before long, they arrived at Bamford Estate.By that time, Angela was completely unconscious. She mumbled softly, but her words were incoherent.Looking at her pale and pitiful state, Dexter felt a surge of frustration. Yet, he still called the family doctor to check on her."M-Mr. Bamford, Mrs. Bamford has been drugged," the doctor stammered before h
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The atmosphere in the room grew so thick with tension that it was hard to breathe.Dexter's expression darkened, and he glared at her. "Angela Graham!"Yesterday, he had held back and even lowered himself to help her, yet Angela was now turning on him. It was infuriating."I'm going to work, Mr. Bamford. Goodbye." Angela quickly left, closing the door behind her.That was close, but it felt satisfying. She felt like laughing as she thought of Dexter's face turning crimson. Finally, he'd had his moment. However, her smile quickly faded.As Angela entered the design department, Nora approached with a cold expression. "You've been fired. I've already informed HR. You don't meet the company's standards. The compensation will be transferred to your account shortly."Angela froze in disbelief. "You? Fired me?" she asked.Nora was merely the head of Division One in the design department. What gave her the authority to dismiss someone Callum had personally hired?"You ruined a major
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Nigel never expected Angela to be this determined—at the very least, her perseverance was commendable.By the time Dexter arrived, Angela was already battered and bruised. With clenched teeth, she desperately tried to fight back, but she was blocked time and time again. It was downright tragic to watch."Dexter, you have to talk some sense into her!" Fiona pleaded anxiously. Watching Angela get knocked down over and over again made her wince just from witnessing it.Dexter's face was dark with frustration. He stared intently at the bruised Angela on the training ground, unable to vent his anger and frustration.What right did he have to stop her? The more he tried to talk sense into her, the more stubborn she became, and the more she would deliberately go against him.She didn't even see herself as a woman anymore—she was acting like a lunatic."Why would I do that? Let her suffer." Dexter scoffed coldly, turning away.At first, everyone around Angela tried to dissuade her from
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Yet, the way Nigel spoke was a bit strange and amusing.Feeling her blood boiling with excitement, Angela nearly laughed out loud. She barely managed to suppress it before nodding firmly. "Understood. I'll do my best not to disappoint you, coach."Her determination was unwavering. This wasn't just a fight for herself—it was another battle for Graham Group.She had to start strong, with full confidence, and give it her all to seize everything she wanted.Nigel looked at her with a complex expression, watching her for a long moment before a trace of hesitation flickered in his eyes."If you're really sure about this, then there's nothing more to say. You can start by fighting me."Angela immediately felt a chill run down her spine.She had learned everything she knew from Joanne, who had always praised her perseverance and rapid improvement. But that didn't mean she was ready to take on a state-level kickboxing coach!"What, got cold feet?" Nigel raised an eyebrow at her. "If y
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"But this whole issue started because of Mr. Graham," Clara explained. "Apparently, he and Joel were love rivals in their youth, which made them particularly dislike each other."Their rivalry has lasted to this day. Even though Mr. Graham is no longer involved in company affairs, Joel still refuses to let us off."Angela was stunned. "Love rivals? Joel also liked Judy?"Clara shook her head fervently. "No, not her. I believe he liked Madam Marie."The moment those words left her mouth, Clara looked a bit uneasy, not daring to lift her head.Marie was no stranger—she was Angela's mother.Angela remained silent, flipping through the information Clara had compiled on Joel. Her gaze lingered on his picture. He was a man in his 50s who still had an air of refined elegance.Joel Crawford… Marie had never mentioned him, nor had she left behind any notes about him.Angela couldn't help but wonder whether Joel had gone against Bill all these years as a way to avenge Marie. It seemed
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As Angela noticed Dexter's slightly tense face, an unexplainable thought arose in her mind.She could almost picture him awkwardly giving orders to Rocky, telling him to hire online commenters to stir up rumors about them.Rocky would probably think he had misheard and ask for confirmation, only to be scolded in a low voice before he scurried away with his tail between his legs.Clearing her throat, Angela asked casually, "Have you eaten?" Dexter didn't meet her gaze. "I have." Then, he quickly went upstairs."I genuinely think he has strong feelings for you. Are you really not going to consider being with him? It's not every day you come across a good man like him—even in a place like Eldmere City."Chuckling, Mia then added, "Besides, he's completely devoted to you. Imagine the prestige of being able to conquer a man like that!"Angela merely smiled noncommittally.The world truly didn't make sense. Since ancient times, men had always been the ones taught to pursue power,
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"Can't you guys just ship them peacefully? Why do you have to compare and put others down? They're a real married couple, not some random lovebirds.""They are both gorgeous. I've never seen such a perfectly matched couple before. They need to be together forever!"What even was this?"You still don't know? You two have been trending online like crazy lately. For some reason, everyone thinks you two are a perfect match. There's even merchandise of you guys—can you believe that?"Mia came over to hang out with Angela and casually brought up the topic. The two women immediately started buzzing about it.Angela began to laugh so hard that the injury on her back got tugged, making her grimace in pain."Does no one care about how I got hurt? Why is everyone's focus on something so weird?" She gritted her teeth.The staff from the operations and logistics department told her that the chandelier had fallen purely by accident. Apparently, there had been ongoing renovations upstairs and
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Everyone remained silent, staring straight at the person in the center of the stage.As if nothing had happened before, Angela calmly took the trophy from the event hostess, maintaining her smile and handing it to each award recipient in an orderly manner.Clara, one of the outstanding employees, stood at the front of the line. The moment she received the award from Angela, she could no longer hold back. Tears welled up in her eyes and streamed down uncontrollably."Does… does it hurt?" Her voice was choked with emotion, heartache evident in every word.Curving her lips into a reassuring smile, Angela wiped away Clara's tears. "I'm fine. Don't worry."Then, she continued presenting the awards to the rest of the employees. All ten employees looked at her with admiration.Meanwhile, the livestream chat was going wild."Oh my god, this woman is incredible! Wasn't she the one who got hurt earlier? How is she so strong when she looks so delicate?""I swear I saw a huge gash on her b
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The sensation sent shivers down Angela's spine, filling her with an uncontrollable sense of fear. She could barely hold on as cold sweat dripped from her body."Why are you pushing yourself so hard? Do you really have to do this?" Dexter let out a quiet sigh.Angela clenched her teeth, saying nothing in response.About 15 minutes later, the doctor finally completed his work, rattling off a long list of precautions—one of the most important being that she must not overexert herself and should rest properly.Angela nodded absentmindedly, her gaze flicking to the exquisite wristwatch on her arm as she mentally calculated the time.Dexter, on the other hand, listened carefully and even asked about additional precautions, including diet and daily routine, making sure to cover everything.Afterward, the two stayed in the hospital for a short while to rest.Angela unlocked her phone, unsurprised to see that the incident had already gone viral. Hundreds of thousands of netizens had floc
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Angela was the first to notice something was wrong. She hadn't even finished speaking when a sense of foreboding hit her. The moment the enormous crystal chandelier fell, she instinctively moved to evade it.Alas, the chandelier was too large. Even after taking a few hurried steps away, she couldn't completely escape its range. A sharp fragment of the fixture slashed across her back, sending a searing pain through her body.She staggered and fell to the ground with a muffled groan, but she instinctively suppressed her voice, trying her best not to appear too disheveled."Angela!" Several anxious voices rang out at the same time, while Dexter and Finn rushed toward the center of the stage almost simultaneously.By then, all the other lights at the venue had been turned on, and the crowd erupted in shock.Smelling the metallic tang of blood made Angela dizzy. Yet, her first thought was that she must not let this ruin the celebration."I'm fine!" Angela grasped Dexter's wrist. "Let'
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Dexter's sulky yet handsome face finally softened a bit. He shot Angela a glare, muttering, "I thought you really had no conscience."Angela ignored him, had someone put away the gown, and headed outside the banquet hall to welcome the guests.Finn and Callum arrived together. The two brothers exchanged pleasantries with Angela in the foyer, but midway through their conversation, they suddenly fell silent.Angela turned her head and, sure enough, saw Dexter standing behind her like a stone-faced guardian, his expression both arrogant and wary.She quickly ushered Finn and Callum inside, then dragged Dexter to a secluded corner."What are you doing? Why are you walking around showing people your grumpy expression? What did they ever do to you?" Angela scolded him with a stern expression.With a pout, Dexter replied honestly, "I just don't like them. This isn't a recent thing. How could you not know?"On the surface, he acted defiantly, but deep down, he felt oddly pleased.He wa
