Semua Bab Love and Devotion: No Longer His to Claim: Bab 481 - Bab 490

Ingrid was puzzled, and her eyes widened in shock. "Austin, do you even know what you're saying?"Austin's impatience showed as he replied coldly, "This was an accident, and no one expected it. There's no need to overreact." Then, he turned his head away, no longer meeting her gaze.Ingrid suddenly turned around and slapped Angela hard without hesitation, her anger boiling over.She was quick, but Austin was faster. He grabbed her hand in one swift motion. "What are you doing?"At that moment, his instinctive reaction revealed a clear divide between those he was close to and those he wasn't. It was clear that Angela mattered more to him.Ingrid took a step back, looking at him in disbelief. After a long pause, she finally exclaimed, "What am I doing? I'm making her pay the price!"Meanwhile, Jennifer and Dexter were observing the scene on the lawn.Jennifer immediately noticed something was wrong in the hallway and hurriedly said, "They're arguing! Mr. Bamford, doesn't Mr. How

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

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

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

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