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Austin let out a deep sigh, saying nothing more.For the next few days, Genevieve showed no signs of improvement. She remained bedridden, drifting in and out of consciousness. She occasionally murmured in her sleep, making it even more painful for those around her to watch.Angela stayed by her side for two whole days and nights without eating or drinking. She poured all her energy into guilt and self-reproach, unable to understand why she had been so insistent that day.Regret was the only thing left."You should come out and eat something. I'll take over," Austin's deep voice came from outside the room.Angela snapped out of her daze and turned around, locking eyes with his dark gaze.Tears streamed down her face as she whispered, "Am I bad?"Austin paused for a moment before a faint smile tugged at his lips. "This isn't your fault. You only did what your heart told you to do."Angela's thoughts were a mess. One moment, she thought of Dexter, and the next, Genevieve. They sto
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It felt as if a pair of deadly hands had tightened around Angela's throat, forcing her to confront the deepest and most inescapable fear buried within her heart.Angela kept trying to convince herself that Dexter had changed. He was no longer the same person he used to be. He treated her well now. He had even risked his life for her.She couldn't let her inner demons control her. She had to live in the present instead of allowing herself to be tormented by the shame of the past over and over again."Do you really think he has changed? A person's nature is impossible to change, you fool."A voice echoed in the void, like a mirage of a mountain. Light as a feather yet crushing with the weight of a thousand boulders. It pressed down on Angela's heart, making her tremble."Who are you?" she asked, her voice shaking."I am you," the voice sneered. "A fragment of your consciousness. Your thoughts. Your mind."Angela took two shaky steps back, almost collapsing to the ground. Was she
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Angela felt her throat tighten, and a rush of a sweet, metallic taste surged up from it.Genevieve… Her mentor…She had already abandoned Genevieve once, leaving her in despair and on the brink of collapse. Was she now going to let Genevieve pass away with regrets?"You're so selfish." The voice suddenly turned ice-cold. "Genevieve poured her heart and soul into you, gave you everything she had, and even wanted to entrust her life's work—her company—to you."And this is how you repay her? You've pushed her to the brink of death with your own two hands! How powerful and capable are you really?"Shaking her head repeatedly, Angela stepped back in denial. No… She didn't do anything…"You didn't? Where is Ms. Lawson now? How many days does she have left? If it weren't for what you said, would she be like this?"How could you be so selfish? You knew Ms. Lawson wanted you to leave Dexter, but you insisted on staying with him. Are neither Ms. Lawson nor Austin as important to you as th
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As Angela felt a deep ache in her heart, tears welled up uncontrollably."Ms. Lawson, I-I…" Her shoulders quivered, her voice broken and faltering. She found herself at a loss when faced with such intensely expectant eyes.Her heart sank deeper until the last shred of hope was completely shattered.Angela closed her eyes for a moment. When she reopened them, clarity had returned to her gaze."Ms. Lawson, don't worry. I will do as you say." She held Genevieve's hand with a slight smile."Really?" Genevieve's voice trembled, disbelief evident in her tone. "Then that's good to hear… That's good…"Before she could finish, her throat seized. Her complexion changed dramatically, looking like a drowning person desperately reaching for her lifeline.Angela's heart dropped. "Ms. Lawson!" Panicked, she grabbed Genevieve's hand."Angie, remember… Just be with Austin… D-don't…"Before she could finish, the breath left her lungs. The light had completely faded from those cloudy eyes.Ange
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Angela's heart twisted painfully, but she had nothing to say. She kept her head down, but she couldn't appear too indifferent or unaffected. She wrung her hands anxiously, at a loss for what to do.Austin said, "Mr. Mack, Angela really did have her own hardships to deal with."He didn't dare mention that Genevieve had left the company to Angela at the moment. Erwin would be the first to object if he were to find out.On the way back, Austin told Angela that Erwin was Genevieve's closest friend. The two of them built the company together, fighting side by side for decades. It hadn't been an easy feat.Erwin was also the company's COO. If Angela wanted to take over the company in the future, she would first have to gain his approval. Otherwise, she would never be accepted.Angela, still drowning in the grief of losing Genevieve, couldn't bring herself to care about anything else at the moment.With a hint of frustration, she said, "Austin, Ms. Lawson shouldn't have left the company
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Dexter and Angela ate a simple meal at the airport, which was a chicken sandwich and a few side dishes.Angela hadn't had much of an appetite these past few days. She had barely eaten anything that day as well. But now, as if her taste buds had suddenly sprung to life, she not only finished her chicken sandwich but also ate most of the side dishes.Dexter, on the other hand, barely touched his food. He picked at his sandwich as he stole glances at her from time to time.Now that Angela's stomach was full, she finally felt a warmth she hadn't experienced in a long time."Thank you for the meal, Mr. Bamford," she said politely."Mr. Bamford?" The emotions Dexter had been bottling up finally overflowed. He clenched his teeth, his tone laced with sarcasm. "Angela, is there anyone in this world more heartless than you?"Dexter had been waiting for over ten days, his phone always in hand. Day and night, he'd checked it every few seconds, fearing he might miss a message. Yet, not once h
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Dexter only grew more aggressive, firmly locking Angela's wrists so she couldn't move away.Trembling with rage, Angela bit down hard on his lip. He let out a muffled groan of pain, then scoffed, raising a hand to wipe away the blood at the corner of his mouth.Seizing the opportunity, Angela shoved him away, hastily straightening her clothes before delivering a resounding slap across his face.She didn't hold back, so the slap was loud enough to stun the entire cafe. Heads turned in shock—some even recognized Dexter—but no one dared to stare at him for too long."You bastard!" Angela spat, glaring at him before storming away.Dexter sat there in a daze, his long fingers brushing against the corner of his lips, a bitter smile creeping onto his face.…When Angela arrived at Villa Heights, she found that Dexter had already moved out. Fiona hadn't been there ever since she'd left, and even Mia and Leo had departed a few days ago.The once-lively villa was now eerily empty, leavin
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Angela used to wake up at exactly five every morning. She would practice kickboxing or hit the gym, then read, handle business matters, eat breakfast, carefully select an outfit, and head to work. Her mornings were always a whirlwind of productivity.But now, she wouldn't sleep at night and wouldn't wake up in the morning.On a good day, she would open her eyes around noon. More often than not, it was two or three in the afternoon before she even stirred.She'd lazily pick at whatever the maid reheated for her, glance at a few company reports, and then go back to doing absolutely nothing.Things she had once firmly refused to do had now become an integral part of her daily routine.For example, she used to avoid junk food and sugary drinks like the plague. But now? The house was overflowing with snacks, and she guzzled soft drinks like they were water.Did she care that it was unhealthy? Not in the slightest. It felt good. It felt liberating, as if she was finally. Truly free.O
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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
