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Although Angela and Dexter had already parted ways, the fact that Angela and Fiona could still maintain a good relationship indirectly proved that Angela herself had done nothing seriously wrong.In other words, their divorce was likely an amicable one, with both parties reaching a mutual agreement and cutting ties without conflict."Ms. Graham, they're really something. A lot of people are now talking about how well you and Madam Fiona get along," Daphne remarked with a smile over lunch.Angela said indifferently, "Did you find the people I asked for? How's the progress?"To her, public opinion was trivial. That matter was already in the past.Daphne was momentarily stunned before replying, "I tried, but HR isn't being very helpful. It seems they're unwilling to cooperate."Without even looking up, Angela said, "If they won't cooperate, just have Raquel and Harry handle it. They must find eight people within three days who are good-looking, in great shape, and have prior livestr
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Angela said helplessly, "Mr. Mack, we're already one step behind. If we don't pick up the pace and catch up, our market share will be further eroded. At that point, don't even think about making a profit. We'd be lucky if we don't make a loss."She had made up her mind.Seeing that he couldn't persuade her, Erwin had no choice but to change the subject. "If you insist on doing this, I won't interfere, but you can't do it under the company's name or tarnish its reputation." Angela let out a faint sigh. "How about this? We start with a pilot run in one offline store. If it succeeds, we can scale up gradually. Mr. Mack, I've already compromised. I hope you won't cling to old ways and hold the company back." With that, she left.Watching her slender yet stubborn figure walking away, Erwin trembled with anger. Yet, there was nothing he could do. Angela was now the company's official CEO. No one could refute her, not even an old-timer like him.Angela executed the plan swiftly, ins
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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
Love and Devotion: No Longer His to Claim Chapter 473
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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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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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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"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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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. Graham, is there any chance you and Mr. Bamford might get back together?""Ms. Graham, once your child is born, will you be raising them as a member of the Bamford family?"Good grief, what kind of questions were these?The press conference had completely flipped the script. Angela wasn't even supposed to be in the spotlight that day, so why was she the one getting bombarded with questions?She was close to showing her displeasure, but she held firm. She couldn't afford to lose composure now. One slip, and everything would fall apart.Taking a deep breath, she stood and addressed the crowd, mic in hand."Thank you for your interest in my personal life, but please allow me to maintain a touch of mystery. Horizon will continue to serve our customers. Thank you all for attending today's event. Goodbye."With that, she gave a polite smile and turned to leave.She was done. It was time to go.Several reporters tried to follow her, but Austin's people quickly stepped in to bloc
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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
