Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Zack hung his head in shame, unable to say a word.

The man in black sneered. "Desire is a bottomless pit, lady. Your brother has no real skills but dreams of getting rich overnight. He took a high-interest loan from me. The interest is Just piling up. If you don't want to help him, it's fine. I'll just take one of his hands to teach. him a lesson."

“Angle, I swear I'll never gamble or borrow money again! This is the last time I'll turn over a new leaf! If not for me, then for your mom's house! If I'm gone, they'll definitely take it!" Zack prostrated himself before Angela and begged desperately.

Angela bit her lip and reluctantly took out her wedding ring. This was her masterpiece, and when it had initially been released, it had caused a sensation in the design world. So many diamond wedding rings on the market had since been inspired by hers.

Yet, to this day, no one knew she was the designer.

"Is this worth anything?" The man in black held up the wedding ring, examining it under the light.

The 19 rare pink diamonds sparkled brilliantly, illuminating the entire basement.

“You can have it appraised-it's worth at least five million dollars.” Angela's voice was icy, but her heart was bleeding from her loss.

Her eyes stayed fixed on the ring she had given up. She silently reminded herself to remember this humiliation and pain.

Someday, she would take back everything that was hers.

"Where did this ring come from?" Dexter sat in his office chair, casually toying with the wedding ring in his hand.

He seemed relaxed, but the air around him was chilling. The temperature in the large office seemed to have dropped in an instant.

Zayn shrugged. “A buddy of mine said he found something good, so he brought it over to show me. You know, my grandma always liked Sue Zahn's designs, but she vanished from the scene a few years ago. I'm not even sure if this is real, so I thought I'd ask for your opinion."

“Is that so?” Dexter's expression was stern as he paused, his gaze fixed on the ring. After a slight pause, he said, “It's a pity that this ring isn't one of Sue Zahn's creations."

Zayn was about to sip his coffee, but upon hearing that, he set down his cup

in

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disappointment.

I thought it was pretty unique. Even if it's not Sue Zahn's piece, I think I'll still keep it.

ring back. However,

buddy got scammed. "His tone was

his head and said, "I don't mind. I think it looks nice, and

stood up and pocketed the ring. "What's there to keep? It's

strode out the

car, Chet glanced at Dexter through the rearview mirror hesitantly. He then looked over at Erica, who was in the

was Dexter's longest-serving and most trusted secretary. But there was another reason for his trust her sister, Elena, had a special place in

turned to Dexter and asked,

hand and froze. Isn't that Mrs. Bamford's ring? How did

with Angela the day before

you say to her yesterday?"

“I just told her not to handle the Bamford family's properties

irritably. "Go

started the car and drove

Brighton Road. It was the only place she had managed to secure a stay

to her room, she headed straight to the bathroom to wash away her frustration. As the warm water cascaded over her, it provided her with a sense

she

in her

mourned the three years she had blindly wasted. Now, she was adamant

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with

herself in a towel. She stepped out cursing," Dexter Bamford, you scumbag! If

starve..."

her lips before her face turned

just realized that there were people in her living room. The unwelcome guests were none

The sight of him made the whole room feel cramped. His legs were crossed as he watched Angela calmly. His eyes were dark and piercing as he

He smirked, his lips curling up in mocking amusement. “Damn it! Had he been here the whole time?”

her.

tightened her towel around her and gritted her teeth. "If you're not here to

How could you say