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Chapter 453
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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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Nonetheless, Jennifer wasn't satisfied with just leaving a good impression on Dexter—she had other plans. Following Ursula's directions, she arrived at Dexter's hospital room.Since Fiona was busy with work, she had specially hired a professional caregiver to take care of Dexter's daily needs around the clock.After a few days, the bandages on his head had been removed. There was nothing hiding his handsome face from view now. Though there were still scratches on the side of his face, they gave him a more rugged and resolute look, which made him just as attractive as before.Jennifer peeked through the gap in the door and caught sight of Dexter's sharply defined side profile. He was looking down at his tablet, seemingly busy with work.Despite being injured, he remained fully dedicated to his work. Jennifer was impressed, and her view of him improved even more.She knocked on the door and, after receiving permission, walked in quietly, hoping to leave a gentle and considerate firs
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There was something about Jennifer's gaze that was so clear and sincere that it made it impossible to look away.Dexter smirked absentmindedly. "You seem to know quite a lot. So what? What does it have to do with you?""You deserve better, Mr. Bamford." There was a hint of nervousness in her voice as Jennifer tentatively suggested, "I took clinical medicine as part of my studies abroad and have a deep understanding of patient care. If you don't mind, Mr. Bamford, I could—""Does this hospital have no staff?" Dexter interrupted impatiently, his tone direct. "What exactly do you want? You have three seconds to answer.""Mr. Bamford, to be honest, I fell for you at first sight a year ago, at Mr. Bamford Senior's birthday banquet. I thought time would help me forget these feelings since you were a married man back then."But even after a year, my feelings haven't faded. On the contrary, they've only grown stronger. Mr. Bamford, can't you give me a chance?"Jennifer was left with no c
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"Forget it." Dexter took a deep breath. "Do as you please."…On the third morning, Angela went to the company with Austin."I've already announced the matter in the company's group chat. We'll go straight to the meeting, and the handover ceremony will be livestreamed." Austin spoke in a calm voice, as if he were discussing something trivial.Angela, however, was taken aback. "I'm going straight to the meeting? There'll be a handover ceremony?"Why was it so abrupt?She knew that since Genevieve had just passed away, they couldn't hold a grand ceremony, but this was too sudden. She hadn't been informed in advance, meaning she'd had no chance to prepare mentally!"What, are you scared?" Austin raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement flickering in his eyes.Scared? Not exactly. It was just unexpected."Don't worry." He opened the car door and stepped out. "I'll be with you the whole time. You don't need to pay attention to anyone else."Angela wasn't particularly afraid. She had
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Angela's decisiveness in handling matters was commendable, but that didn't change the fact that she was merely a so-called CEO parachuted in through connections.Since Genevieve had faith in her, Erwin was willing to show some courtesy for Genevieve's sake and give Angela a chance to prove herself.If Angela truly was capable, he was willing to let things be. However, if she weren't up to par, he would have every reason to make her step down.He was simply nipping a potential problem in the bud."Mr. Mack, that wouldn't be right." Austin suddenly stood up, staring disapprovingly at Erwin.Erwin chuckled. "Why not? Didn't Ms. Graham make those statements herself?"At that moment, Angela had already guessed his intentions. She slowly got up, signaling Austin to stay calm.Then, she confidently declared, "I can promise that I will establish a new set of effective company regulations, increase quarterly revenue by at least half of the previous quarter, and as for employee salaries a
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After downing two glasses of liquor, Angela turned her head, only to be startled by a face that was eerily familiar. Her hand trembled, nearly dropping the glass."Good evening, miss." One of the escorts greeted her with a youthful smile.Angela thought she was seeing things—this person, this face, looked exactly like an 18-year-old Dexter!She quickly stood up, regretting coming to this place. Zack must have lost his mind to come up with such a ridiculous stunt to tease her."Angie, what are you doing? Sit down for now." Seeing that things were going south, Zack grabbed Angela's arm. "If we leave now, these guys will get fined," he added, showing his supposed kindness."Tell them to leave." Angela frowned.Zack laughed it off, pulled Angela back to her seat, and waved his hand. The men immediately got the message, each grabbing a microphone and starting to sing."I'm a proper CEO of a company now. Drinking in a place like this is one thing, but I can't be doing this kind of stu
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"I don't care." Clenching her teeth, Jennifer spoke slowly. "Angela, don't think that I don't know what you're up to. You're just playing hard to get. From now on—""Get lost," Zack interrupted impatiently. He got up and waved them away. "Seriously, what is this? You actually have the nerve to spout nonsense in front of my sister? Why don't you take a good look at yourself in the mirror and realize how ridiculous you are? Unbelievable."As he spoke, he ushered Jennifer out. She had never been treated so rudely before, and in a fit of rage, she suddenly slapped Zack across the face.Zack was stunned."What the fuck? Did you just hit me? What right do you have to hit me?" His teeth clenched as fury burned inside him. Alas, he was a man—he couldn't hit a woman.Jennifer shook her aching hand before smirking provocatively. "Like brother, like sister. Your sister is no good, and neither are you. You two are nothing but a pair of motherless—"Before she could finish her sentence, Angel
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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
