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.

designed it? I thought it was pretty unique. Even if it's not Sue Zahn's piece, I think I'll still keep it. They say it's worth over three million

to take the ring back. However, Dexter didn't hand

got scammed. "His tone was

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

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

strode out

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

another reason for his trust her sister,

to Dexter and asked, "Mr. Bamford, where

she was done asking, she caught a glimpse of the ring in Dexter's hand and froze. Isn't that Mrs. Bamford's ring? How did it end up

had with Angela the day before

exactly did you say to her yesterday?"

lowered her head and replied, “I just told her not to handle the

his tie irritably. "Go

started the

staying at a small motel on Brighton Road. It was

the bathroom to wash away her frustration. As

strangely, she

moment the thought formed in her head. She was being ridiculous-why

years she had blindly wasted. Now,

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ties with

towel. She stepped out cursing," Dexter Bamford, you scumbag! If there's any justice in

starve..."

barely left her lips before

realized that there were people in her living room. The unwelcome guests were none other than Dexter and Erica. One was seated while the other

frame looked out of place on her tiny, shabby couch. The sight of him made the whole room feel cramped. His legs were crossed as he watched Angela calmly. His eyes were

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

her.

"If you're not here to

your sake. How could you say that?" Erica rebuked