All Chapters of Love and Devotion: No Longer His to Claim: Chapter 221 - Chapter 230

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Chapter 221

Bright moonlight shone through the window, and occasionally, birds flew by, chirping softly.The soothing warmth of the water enveloped Angela's weary body, easing her tense limbs. She gradually let her guard down and slipped into the water. When Dexter returned, he called out multiple times, but silence was all that greeted him. Noticing Angela's bag on the couch, he confirmed that she was indeed home. A wave of concern washed over him, prompting him to head upstairs to check on her. He found the bedroom door closed and locked from the inside.He knocked on her door once more, yet silence persisted. Overcome by a growing sense of anxiety, Dexter decided to pick the lock and let himself in.Angela was nearly completely submerged. The water reached up to her chin, threatening to engulf her completely. Without hesitation, he grabbed her shoulders and pulled her out.In a split second, Angela was jolted awake. The sight of Dexter and the unfolding scene before her caused her expre
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Chapter 222

Jordan served as the head of the finance department at Graham Group and was one of Bill's loyal subordinates. Much like Logan, he often flattered her brainless father. Though he was in his 40s and nearing the age of 50, he appeared to be in his 30s, a testament to his remarkable self-care."Mr. Cooper, why are you being distant? I need your help since I've just taken over the company, and I'm still getting to know it. As you saw in yesterday's meeting, many people don't seem to like me. What should I do?" Angela was concise and straightforward.Having figured out Angela's intentions, Jordan smirked, feeling secretly pleased."Ms. Graham, you think too highly of me. Just yesterday, you flaunted your authority the moment you arrived at the company. I'm sure nobody dares to challenge you now." His tone was neutral and light in a way that could make people feel uneasy.Angela chuckled and asked, "So what's your stance on this? We're both open-minded, so there's no reason to dance aroun
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Chapter 223

At that moment, Jordan was extremely agitated, trembling with a mix of fear and anger. He wanted to strangle Angela for being wretched enough to provoke him.Angela smirked. "It's quite straightforward. Return the money you embezzled and refrain from repeating such actions. If not, I'll forward the evidence to the police, and your life as you know it will be over."Jordan's complexion drained of color as he forced a smile, saying, "Of course..."Angela gestured with an open hand and added, "When it comes to other matters, that's entirely your own business. Who you like or want to be with is completely unrelated to me."Jordan felt slightly more relieved. He decided to send his mistress away when he got back and cut off contact for now."But if this scandal were to come to light, it could have serious consequences, especially for your wife..."Jordan asked coldly, "What do you want me to do? Just be direct."Angela replied indifferently, "Alright. I need you to stand by my side."
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Chapter 224

On the surface, everyone seemed fair and just. However, deep down, they had already chosen their sides. They were fully aware of which leader to support in order to secure a brighter future.At this moment, Andrew cleared his throat gently and addressed the group, saying, "Now that everyone can vote, it's important to take this responsibility seriously. It's for the company's sake and your own future."That was simply a blatant warning. Then, he turned to Angela. "Do you have anything to say?"Angela replied, "What else is there to say? What employees truly want is to be happy at work and earn good money. As a leader, we should just focus on improving the company's operations and enhancing employee benefits."She had a casual attitude as if she believed nothing happening around her could change anyone's fate.Andrew sneered inwardly. She was skilled at offering sweet words, but she had only been in the company for a few days; no one would genuinely believe in her or choose to foll
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Chapter 225

Angela stood up slowly, maintaining her smile the whole time. She looked at Andrew quietly like he was a clown.Andrew's expression shifted as he stared at the secretary. He approached her, took the ballot from her, and quickly flipped through the votes. To his surprise, over 40 out of 63 people had voted for Angela, and he even recognized some of the handwriting immediately.Jordan and Logan used to follow his lead, and he knew their handwriting very well. One was elegant while the other one was bold. Now, it seemed those two had switched their votes to Angela. He wondered why they had changed their minds.Andrew cast a fierce gaze at Logan, who instantly averted his eyes. He was too intimidated to meet Andrew's eyes.Logan was clearheaded and smart. He knew he had upset Andrew and Sean in yesterday's meeting. Before he'd left, Angela had warned him to work hard and avoid using his status for personal favors. She had assured him that his future would be bright if he did that.L
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Chapter 226

Clearly, Angela and Clara appeared to be partners who had collaborated happily for a long time.Andrew waved his hand and said, "I don't agree! What gives you the right to act like the king and be in charge alone?""I'm the CEO, Mr. Graham. I didn't mean to argue with you about your son receiving a salary without making any meaningful contributions to the company, but I need to clarify. This department was created to prevent issues like yours. "The company is for everyone, but it isn't a free-for-all. If everyone conducts themselves appropriately, there's no problem. However, if someone misbehaves, I won't hesitate to enforce rules."At that moment, Angela was sharp and stern, commanding respect from others effortlessly."Ms. Graham is a progressive leader, and I believe she'll help our company improve.""Exactly. Our company needs young, capable leaders like Ms. Graham.""We just need to follow Ms. Graham and do our jobs well."Everyone there understood that adapting one's at
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Chapter 227

Once the meeting concluded, Angela invited Clara to her office. After shutting the door, she could finally relax. She took a sip of water as she steadied her heartbeat.Clara eagerly closed the blinds, her face glowing with excitement."Wow, Angela! You were absolutely fantastic just now! Did you see their expressions? They looked like they had just eaten something awful. You're incredible! How did you come up with so many ideas?" Clara quickly moved a chair to sit next to Angela, but she was so thrilled that she struggled to speak clearly.Angela grinned. "I heard that this management style is incredibly ruthless yet remarkably effective. So I was eager to give it a try.""Who told you about these tricks? Was it Mr. Bamford? Or Mr. Snowden?" Clara was curious.Angela simply responded with a smile.After work, she bought ingredients from a nearby supermarket and prepared barbecue at home while waiting for Dexter and Fiona. She had informed them beforehand, so they arrived one a
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Chapter 228

Angela and Clara occasionally secretly visited each floor of the company building to observe which departments were operating with the least concerns. In a short span of time, Angela accomplished a lot, the most important of which was developing a comprehensive understanding of the company's operations.Yet, there was troubling news. Andrew had been hospitalized once more. His supporters had been swayed by Angela, and despite his best efforts to change their minds, he had been unsuccessful. This stress had exacerbated his condition, landing him in the hospital. This time, Angela wasn't involved and had no plans to visit him.Dexter hadn't brought up Zayn's engagement in the last few days, leading Angela to believe he had forgotten about it. She decided to take the opportunity to enjoy a leisurely Saturday, intending to sleep until she woke up in her own time. She spent the majority of the day at home, engrossed in her favorite series. It turned out to be one of the most rejuve
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Chapter 229

Angela lowered her head, feeling curious about what kind of person Mia was. As they approached the Jewell residence, they heard people giving their congratulations in the distance. When they reached the entrance, there was a large crowd of guests. It appeared that many people were more curious than she was."Did you know that the fiancée is a horse trainer who has recently launched an equestrian club?""Really? The Jewell family is regarded as a prestigious family. How could a Jewell marry someone like her?""Could it be that they're getting engaged because she's already pregnant? So the family has no choice but to accept her?"Occasionally, a few speculative voices emerged from the crowd. Though they weren't particularly loud, Angela could hear them distinctly.In the banquet hall, many guests chatted in groups. With only a few friends in that social circle, Angela felt fine being alone. She quietly nibbled on snacks away from the crowd, planning to leave early.Out of the blu
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Chapter 230

"Ms. Spencer, you're flattering me," Angela replied calmly, though she felt a bit surprised.She wasn't sure if she was imagining things, but it seemed like Mia was paying extra attention to her. Ever since Mia had arrived, her eyes had been on Angela."I'm not. I heard you just inherited your family's business, and that's truly impressive." Mia praised again, her voice ringing out so that everyone nearby could hear.If she wanted to connect with Angela, she could have been more subtle. Angela wondered why Mia didn't choose Bella, who was standing next to her. She suppressed her suspicion and quickly changed the subject.After the newly engaged couple had moved on to toast elsewhere, Bella turned to Angela. "Did you two know each other before? It seems like she's quite interested in you.""No, we haven't met before," Angela replied, feeling confused as well.She found the party long and boring, so she told Dexter and escaped to the back garden. She found a secluded spot next to
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