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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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"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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It was actually very obvious whether a man loved a woman or not. Angela Graham knew it very well. For example, Dexter Bamford could spend a fortune buying out all the billboards in the central business district to celebrate the birthday of his first love, Elena Carrey. He did so that the whole city would be able to tell his sincerity toward her.But for Angela's birthday, all she got was just a small, six-inch cake. In fact, it was the very same cake the nanny had gotten on her birthday.Angela chuckled when she saw the cake. It made sense, after all. Although she was Dexter's legally wedded wife, the actual Mrs. Bamford, her job scope wasn't much different from the nanny's anyway.The only extra task she had was sleeping with Dexter.Angela felt tears well in her eyes when she thought about this. The loneliness in her eyes stood out like a sore thumb amid the noisy surroundings of the party.Dexter had been late to the party as always. Actually, he had planned on staying at the
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Dexter glanced up at Angela before speaking gently into the phone. "What's the matter? Don't cry."Angela watched as Dexter changed into his outdoor clothes and left for the second time, for some other woman and that too, on her birthday.Her eyes stung with tears. She didn't feel sleepy anymore after Dexter left. Thinking she would get a book or two to read, Angela headed into the study and happened to see a contract.The contract was placed right in the center of the table, as if anyone was welcome to take a look at it.It was a contract between Dexter and Elena, his first love. Angela couldn't believe that they were still in contact with each other.The contract was very thick. It had started when Angela had first gotten married to Dexter, spanning five years.Angela's hand shook. The more she read, the more shocking it was for her. The latest date was actually last night.As it turned out, everything that Dexter had done for her, whether a celebration or an anniversary date,
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Dexter could hardly believe what he had just heard. Throughout his marriage with Angela, he had only ever seen a submissive and hopeful look in her eyes. He knew she feared losing him.The term "divorce" was probably the thing she had feared hearing the most in the past three years. But now, she had uttered it so casually. When Dexter had seen Angela's retreating back at the office this morning, he had already felt annoyed. That emotion resurfaced again. He casually picked up a cigarette from the pack on the table and lit it.Amid the swirling smoke, Dexter questioned in a cold voice, "What? Are you upset because I didn't accompany you yesterday? Or is it because I refused to let you participate in that ridiculous competition?"Angela, are you out of your mind? You cried and begged to be Mrs. Bamford. You live in a villa and have luxury cars to drive you around. I even propped up your failing family. What more could you possibly be dissatisfied with?"The disdain and contem
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Dexter cleared his throat with a light cough before pressing the answer button. "Yes, Grandpa?"The robust voice of an old man came from the other end. "Dexter, I may be sick, but I'm not dead. Did you even know it was Angie's birthday yesterday?"Upon hearing this, Dexter glanced at Angela before speaking politely into the phone. "Of course I knew it was her birthday yesterday. I even organized a grand celebration for her.""Hmph! Don't try to fool me!" Joseph Bamford scolded.The next moment, there was the sound of Joseph angrily handing the phone over to his butler, Gary Butler. Gary took over the call and spoke respectfully to Dexter. "Mr. Bamford Jr., Mr. Bamford Sr. has been feeling some discomfort in his chest over the past couple of days. If you have the time, bring your wife along to visit him at Bamford Manor. Mr. Bamford Sr. might not say it, but he probably misses the pasta she makes."Dexter remained silent for a moment before agreeing. "I'll bring her over shortly,
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Angela had just gotten out of the car and steadied herself when the black Cullinan drove off without any hesitation, leaving her in a cloud of dust.She stood there in a daze for a moment before letting out a self-deprecating laugh and thought, "That's right. He's always been like this."But before she had time to dwell on her misery, her phone rang urgently. Angela took out her phone and saw that it was an unknown number."Hello, is this Ms. Graham? I'm the property manager for Villa Heights. I'm calling to confirm if your property has been sold.""Why do you ask?" Angela's heart skipped a beat.Over the years, she had managed the property, so the contact information listed was hers.However, when Marie had passed away, she had been too young. So, Bill had put all of Marie's assets under his name.When Angela had been young, he had used to say to her, "When you grow up and find your Prince Charming, I'll turn this house into a castle for you both to live in happily ever after!"
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Angela frowned and denied it without a second thought.However, the manager didn't believe her. "Regardless, we just found out that you have no work experience. I'm sorry, but we can't hire a complete newbie like you." Even though Angela repeatedly assured him of her expertise in design, the manager was adamant about not going through with hiring her.As Angela stared at the manager, who looked deeply troubled, she instantly understood everything.It was Dexter! He was forcing her to give in!Amidst the strange gazes everyone was casting her way, Angela took her belongings and left.At that moment, she felt an urge to call Dexter and ask him why he was doing this. Still, she resisted that impulse and refrained from acting on it. She kept convincing herself not to let this get to her. It was just a job—she could find another.Angela dragged her exhausted body back to her rented apartment, only to find her belongings thrown out and lying miserably in the hallway. Nothing had be
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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
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"Ms. Mack, I admire your ambition and courage at such a young age, but it's crucial to take a moment for self-reflection and gain a clear perspective on the situation. "Instead of placing blame on others and making excuses for your shortcomings, consider taking full responsibility. This kind of behavior only conveys a sense of irresponsibility and inflated pride." Angela stayed calm and emotionally steady the entire time. Yet, her words were logical and cutting, striking Ingrid deeply. They were precise and harsh.Ingrid's expression changed instantly, but she forced herself to hold back her anger. "Ms. Graham, you really have a way with words."Angela smirked. "Don't twist the facts. I'm simply in the right. That's all."Ingrid was infuriated, and she glared at Angela. "But you're being reckless! You brought in a bunch of random people for a live stream. Do you have any idea that our competitors are laughing at us? They're saying we've completely abandoned our principles just t
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In the afternoon, Angela took her achievement to the headquarters, preparing to hold a management meeting to officially discuss the full-scale rollout of livestream commerce. Just as she was about to enter Austin's office, she tripped before she could even take her first proper step inside. It was not just a stumble. She truly lost her balance and went tumbling several feet forward."Oh no! Ms. Graham, are you okay? I'm so sorry. I swear I didn't do it on purpose." The apologetic voice belonged to a young woman. She was tall and slender, with long, brunette curls that gave her an effortlessly alluring charm.She helped Angela up, and it was only then that Angela realized that the young woman was clearly trained. Her grip was surprisingly strong, and the fact that she had managed to precisely trip Angela in passing, all while wearing high heels, was no accident."And you are?" Angela asked, rubbing her aching arm discreetly, suspicion flickering in her eyes. She wasn't sure i
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Sure enough, the moment the call connected, Erwin immediately burst out. "Angela, shut down that ridiculous live stream right now! What kind of nonsense is this? It's embarrassing, attention-seeking, and completely devoid of integrity!" His voice was so loud it nearly distorted through the phone. Angela, helpless as ever, held the phone away from her ear, waiting patiently for him to finish his rant. Then, she replied calmly, "Mr. Mack, our branch's sales in the past two hours have already surpassed the entire last month's revenue. Are you sure you want us to shut down the live stream?"She opened the live stream's business insights page and took a screenshot of the cumulative sales from the statistics. When she sent it to Erwin, she realized he had already blocked her. The glaring red exclamation mark clearly showed how much he despised her.Angela paused for a moment but didn't get angry. "Besides, you agreed to let me conduct this trial, so why are you...""I don't care! Wh
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It was the first day of the trial run, and Angela had to oversee everything personally to ensure nothing went wrong. Fortunately, everyone had undergone special training, so they worked efficiently with a clear division of tasks. In no time, a fairly professional-looking live stream setup was ready. Angela inspected the setup, checked the time, and decided not to rush into starting. Instead, she let the team familiarize themselves once more with the products, their colleagues, and the group livestreaming process.At 3:00 pm, the live stream officially began. Angela first arranged for three male livestreamers to appear on camera. Leading the group, Ryder Yonkers was the first to speak, briefly introducing his two co-livestreamers to the few viewers in the live stream. The other two also exchanged a few words with the audience before officially diving into the product introductions.To make a strong first impression, Angela carefully selected various products at different tiers
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Angela swirled the wine in her glass and said with a smile, "Well, that's true. No need to bother with it."While Angela was carefree and unbothered, Daphne and the others couldn't just sit by and do nothing. "Isn't this inappropriate? Shouldn't we explain that they're the company's newly hired streamers?" Daphne asked cautiously. Angela waved her hand nonchalantly. "Do whatever you want. There's bound to be another trending topic tomorrow morning anyway. As long as you don't mind the hassle, go ahead and explain.""I don't think there's any need to explain today. If we respond too frequently, the public will just see us as overly sensitive, unable to handle the slightest stir. It could actually hurt our image," Raquel added. Daphne nodded, somewhat understanding, and said no more. "Smile! Don't look so down. Come on! You're still young." Angela glanced at Harry, signaling him to pour Daphne a drink. Daphne quickly declined. She wasn't used to drinking. Back when she w
