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"Watch out!" Dexter exclaimed as he pushed the door open, his voice trembling upon witnessing the scene before him.Angela simply sneered. "Boring."As Sean charged at her, she quickly dodged and grabbed his hair, throwing him away hard. The dagger fell with a clang as Sean was flung several feet away.She brushed her hands off elegantly and offered a subtle smile. "Just you? Do you really believe you can kill me?"Her kickboxing practice hadn't been in vain. What Sean had done was utterly absurd.At that moment, Joanne firmly held Sean down just outside the door. Despite his desperate attempts to escape, he remained trapped."Idiot!" Bianca angrily slapped Sean in the face.Sean writhed on the ground, desperately trying to escape Joanne's firm grip. Despite his relentless efforts, he couldn't break free. Bianca felt helpless and was ready to plead for Sean's release, but Angela silenced her with a glance.Bianca and Sean were taken out by the bodyguards. Before they left, Ange
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Dexter seemed to have seen through everything.Angela was taken aback and felt uneasy. Despite grasping the situation, Dexter had still chosen to play along with her performance.She remembered Fiona's words from that day. He'd helped her without expecting anything in return, never making her feel indebted. Yet, she couldn't shake it from her mind. Alas, a strong sense of morality could be a burden sometimes.She personally selected her dress and ordered a suit for Dexter, ensuring they were flown in just in time. On the day of the event, she delivered it to him.Her dress was a classic dark green hand-embroidered piece, beautifully complemented by silver high heels that accentuated her stunning figure. The addition of a green hair accessory added an extra touch of elegance to her look.Dexter's suit mirrored her style, featuring a suit crafted in a rich dark green. At first glance, their outfits looked somewhat alike.He put it on quickly, looking cool and dignified. He stood
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Harvey personally escorted Angela and Dexter to the front row in the VIP area and chatted with them until he needed to go and greet other guests.Once he was gone, Angela felt a sense of relief. She was finally able to relax and stop smiling. While it was genuine, constantly smiling had begun to strain her face.She casually munched on the snacks before her. "Mr. Bamford, it's unusual to see you in such a friendly mood today." Dexter glanced at her and crossed his legs confidently. "Same here." She couldn't help laughing. She found Dexter quite interesting."Angela, long time no see." A familiar voice reached her ears.Angela stiffened, and her scalp went numb. She turned to see Trevor smiling at her and wondered why he was there.Damn it! It had been so long since she'd seen him that she nearly forgot about that jerk. She couldn't believe she'd run into him here."Angela, you don't seem very happy." Dexter looked at Angela with a smirk.With Natalie's support, Trevor's sta
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It was truly perplexing. Dexter had never understood what went through Angela's head before. He'd completely ignored Angela before, showing no interest in getting to know her.Yet now, he could understand her effortlessly with a mere glance or gesture. They'd come a long way indeed. It was astonishing. As they approached Bamford Manor, the sound of laughter filled the air. Trevor was entertaining Natalie and Joseph."Angela, you're finally here. Come and sit here." Natalie waved excitedly as she spotted Angela. The latter was taken aback by Natalie's warm tone but still sat down out of respect for her. Joseph came downstairs. He wore his glasses, indicating he'd clearly preoccupied with work in the study. He rushed down and shot an accusatory glare at Angela. "How could you? You haven't been here in days. You're so heartless and clearly don't care about me.""Grandpa, I've been really busy, but I came as soon as I could. Please don't be angry. Let me massage your legs and bac
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After dinner, Angela and the others had left. Joseph called Trevor to the study."Trevor, if you want to give Angela a gift, why not present it yourself? Why does it have to come from me?" Joseph asked, puzzled.Trevor chuckled. "Grandpa, didn't you ask me this question a few days ago? I was concerned that she wouldn't accept the gift if I gave it to her since she's still upset with me. I just wanted to make her happy."Joseph looked at him helplessly. "If you'd been... Forget it. It's important to admit mistakes and correct them. Just be kind in the future. Alright?"Trevor nodded in agreement and spent some time sitting with Joseph. Then, he left.The bracelet was indeed from him. It had a special effect, and as long as she continued to wear it, its effects would soon reveal themselves. Trevor eagerly anticipated that moment.On the way back, Angela constantly glanced at the bracelet on her wrist, occasionally using her phone's flashlight to admire the floating flowers inside.
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Angela had also ordered an enormous cake. It was a gigantic Dexter. As three waiters gradually wheeled the cake into the venue, a hush fell over the crowd.Angela beamed with excitement and turned to Mia, asking, "Isn't it incredible? This cake looks just like Dexter! It perfectly matches the photo I gave the baker. I never expected it to turn out this well."Mia felt utterly helpless, but she managed a strained laugh to spare Angela's feelings. "Yes, the cake looks like Mr. Bamford, but I'm not sure if it tastes good.""Fuck! Haha! Angela, you ordered a human-shaped cake? I've never seen anything like it before. You're making me laugh so hard!" Zayn's hearty laughter broke the tension in the room, prompting everyone to join in the laughter."It truly looks like Mr. Bamford. I want to take a photo to record this moment.""Exactly. This cake is incredibly creative, measuring nearly six feet tall. It's not only stunning but also functional.""Let's take a group photo," one of the f
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All Zack did was pull out his phone as quickly as he could. "Let me take some pictures first to commemorate this."He was undoubtedly bold beyond measure. But then again, as Angela's younger brother and Dexter's brother-in-law, he had every reason to be."Don't just stand there like fools! It's his birthday today—he won't come after us for this. If we don't take pictures now, we'll regret it later!" Zack had already snapped over a dozen shots and was still unsatisfied, so he urged everyone else to join in.Everyone quickly took out their phones and started taking photos and videos.Right now, the unfortunate Dexter and Angela were at a loss for words.Seriously? They were already in a miserable state, and now they were being laughed at, too?"Zack, you little punk! Just you wait!" Angela, supported by Dexter, struggled to stand up. She grabbed a massive lump of frosting and hurled it at Zack.As Zack couldn't dodge in time, he took it straight to the face. His once-handsome face
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Unfortunately, back then, Dexter hadn't appreciated it at all. He'd only watched coldly from the sidelines, mocking Angela for doing unnecessary things.Now, she could only sigh at how the only constant in life was change.She could still make an effort to bring him happiness, but now it was out of gratitude, not love.After freshening up, everyone went back to looking like how they were before. They gathered for a proper meal, enjoying themselves until it was past 10:00 pm before gradually dispersing.Angela was completely exhausted by then. She dozed off in the passenger seat on the way home.Dexter drove quietly, occasionally glancing at her. The whole situation felt somewhat surreal to him.At this moment, all her earlier liveliness was gone. It was as if the wild and carefree person from before had never been Angela at all.When they arrived home, they each returned to their rooms.Fiona had already heard about how Angela had gone all out for her disappointing son's birthd
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Good looks really did have their perks. Frederick's face, paired with a seemingly sincere attitude, managed to soften the tide of criticism in the live stream chat once he started speaking.Some viewers even began defending him, saying things like, "With a face like that, no wonder people go crazy for him and would even be willing to risk it all."While Frederick was still giving his public apology, Austin handed Angela his phone, showing her the live stream chat.Angela casually used her nameplate to shield the screen from view, then glanced down to scan the comments."What were those two rich women thinking? How did they fall for some baby-faced young man who probably hasn't even grown a single chest hair? Can he even satisfy anyone? I'm way better than him.""Why hasn't a classy sugar mama picked me up yet? I'm so good-looking that I'm charmed by my own reflection.""Frederick is definitely hot. These salty guys in the comments are just bitter. They always trash-talk women who
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Meanwhile, in the live stream chatroom, someone commented, "Damn, she's got such presence now. She even looks different somehow.""You can question her personal life, but don't you dare question her looks. That face is a masterpiece—like God's magnum opus.""She's just exuding power now. No wonder she used to be with a big shot."At that moment, Dexter was sitting quietly in a conference room adjacent to the venue of the press conference, watching the live stream on his phone.Royce looked puzzled. "Mr. Bamford, you're literally next door. Why not just go over and watch it live?"Dexter had a faint, unreadable smile on his lips. He was completely focused on the live stream comments and didn't even hear Royce's question.It seemed as though people still liked him and Angela as a couple.That was great."Mr. Bamford? Mr. Bamford?" Royce waved his hand in front of Dexter. "Should we head inside to watch?""Where?" Dexter's smile dropped instantly, his face turning cold.The conf
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To avoid any long-term repercussions from Frederick's scandal, Angela decided to put an end to it once and for all.She arranged for the PR department to hold a press conference, where she would personally represent the company and address the situation in public."Are you serious? You're actually going to do it yourself? Isn't that a little unnecessary?" Ingrid was surprised when she heard Angela's plan. "We can handle this ourselves. There's no need for you to make an appearance."Ingrid had a hunch about Angela's reasoning. Angela was currently the talk of the town, with discussions about her wherever she went.If she appeared in the public eye to bear the brunt of the criticism or insults, it would take much of the pressure off Horizon.It was a calculated risk."There's no need to dissuade me." Angela added indifferently while packing up her things, "I've already made up my mind. If I can't take responsibility for something like this, then what kind of CEO am I? What kind of
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These old-fashioned, narrow-minded fossils! When would they finally evolve some new brain cells?Angela kept that thought to herself, forcing down a sigh. Just as another board member was about to voice their doubts again, Ingrid stood up."I support Ms. Graham's proposal." With a voice full of resolve, she made her point and made sure it stuck."Ms. Graham's capabilities are evident to all of us. I trust she can balance her health and responsibilities, and I have full confidence in her sharp insight and sound judgment."She has a keener sense of market trends and consumer demand than most people here. And if this policy is implemented, it will undoubtedly elevate our company's image and increase public goodwill—a form of hidden capital that's hard to quantify."Without using grand words or fanfare, she expressed herself calmly, but her energy and passion were impossible to miss.Angela was honestly taken aback. She hadn't expected Ingrid to speak up for her at such a crucial m
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With Angela already feeling incredibly unwell, this naturally was the last straw for her."Yes, I am pregnant, and I'm indeed experiencing morning sickness, but I haven't let it interfere with my work. So why should I be criticized for it?"She was pretty composed as she calmly yet firmly directed her powerful question at the board member who had expressed his displeasure.The man scratched his bald head awkwardly."Ms. Graham, since you're unwell, you should hand over your responsibilities to the COO for the time being and go home to rest. It's only natural for women to take time off during pregnancy. As such, someone else should temporarily fill your position."Oh, heck no. This was a disguised attempt at a coup if she had ever heard one.If she showed weakness now—if she gave in to this veiled attempt to push her out—then what hope would any other pregnant employee in the company have?"Tell me, has my existence inconvenienced you personally in any way?" Her brow raised, she
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"Currently, people online are speculating that you'll get back together with Mr. Bamford and that he still has feelings for you and is trying to win you back," Joanne added bluntly, conveying her thoughts just as she had been asked to.Angela was so speechless that she nearly choked on her water.She grabbed her phone to check out the trending topics herself. She'd been so busy lately—rushing around nonstop, working through even her worst morning sickness—that she hadn't had time to keep up with the gossip.A comment read, "Gotta hand it to her—she's seriously badass. We watched her go from a discarded wife to a business mogul, and now she's involved with a hot young guy.""Right? I think she made the right call by getting a divorce. Sure, Dexter's rich and handsome, but Angela's not hurting for cash. Staring at the same face every day? Anyone would get tired of that.""But does Dexter still have feelings for her or what? Why is he always showing up wherever she is? The paparazzi
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With a sorrowful gaze, Frederick looked at Angela, clearly trying to tug at her heartstrings."Ms. Graham, I had no choice… If I hadn't done that, I would've been tormented to death…" While begging for mercy, he tried to inch closer to Angela and reach for her hand."Get lost." Before Angela could speak, Dexter snapped coldly, swatting Frederick's hand away.Frederick was then escorted out.The gossip at the company only grew more outrageous after that. Some even claimed Angela had gone too far, so much so that even her ex-husband, Dexter, couldn't bear to watch any longer and personally stepped in to handle the problem.Ingrid came to see Angela. "Ms. Graham, how would you like to handle this?"Unexpectedly, she wasn't as emotional as usual, and her eyes no longer held their usual hostility as she faced Angela.Raising an eyebrow, Angela asked instead of answering, "What can you do?" "Fire Frederick, release a formal apology, appease public opinion with some customer incentiv
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Angela instinctively wanted to avoid it, but she told herself she couldn't back down. After a brief pause, she nodded firmly. "Austin, this baby is mine. I'll do everything I can to protect the baby."Austin was momentarily stunned. After a long silence, he finally said, "If you've already made up your mind..."But halfway through, he suddenly stood up. He placed his hands on his hips and paced around the office.It was clear he couldn't bring himself to accept the reality. He was visibly upset. "You could have another baby anytime. Why are you so hung up on this one? You still can't let go of him, can you?""That's right," Angela answered without hesitation, speaking her mind bluntly.Both of them froze for a moment.Austin frowned deeply. He stared at her for a long time, a trace of self-mockery flashing in his eyes. He already knew the answer. Why had he even bothered to ask? "Austin, stop pushing me. This baby is my bottom line. As long as I have the baby, I can keep myse
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Angela asked, "Who is your current partner? Do you know who spread this rumor?"Frederick scratched his head, looking completely at a loss. "Ms. Serrano and I are in a normal relationship. As for who dug up my past, I really have no idea. I swear I'm innocent."Kara Serrano was an A-list celebrity. Though she was already 40, she was known in the entertainment world for her youthful appearance. Her skin was flawless and radiant—the kind that countless people envied.Angela wondered if she could also date a fresh graduate when she turned 40. She could take good care of herself and make a lot of money. She would be more than willing to spend lavishly on a young boyfriend.Dexter cleared his throat again, giving her a resentful look tinged with anger. It was as if he could see right through her and knew what she was thinking. Angela suddenly felt guilty for no reason and quickly looked away.But to Austin, who caught that brief exchange of glances, it looked like a sign that the two
