Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

At that moment, Dexter wanted nothing more than to crush Angela's jaw to make her remember. No one knew better than he did just how important that wedding ring was to her.

Angela, on the other hand, struggled hard against him. Red marks appeared on her pale cheek from his vice– like grip. Her eyes were red, but she clenched her teeth and refused to beg for mercy.

That illusionary love she had once held on to had vanished the moment she had discovered Elena's existence. Selling that ring had been a relief.

Otherwise, it would have only reminded her of the humiliating life she had lived the last three years, being nothing more than a doormat to Dexter.

As she struggled, her towel slipped and exposed her breasts-it was an alluring sight.

Dexter's gaze darkened as his eyes shot to her exposed skin for a brief moment. He then smirked wickedly while remarking, "What's this? Are you trying to seduce me now? Do you think that using such cheap tactics will make me go easy on you?"

His gaze was filled with mockery, as though he saw her as nothing more than an escort.

"Fine..." Dexter's smirk grew wider, but the look in his eyes became colder. “Since you're so eager, I'd hate to disappoint you."

He moved in to kiss her lips. After all, the only thing Angela had going for her was her face. Dexter thought she had crossed a line and deserved punishment that day.

"Get away from me!" Angela shouted, somehow mustering enough strength to push Dexter away.

Then, she slapped him hard across the face.

The sound of the slap echoed in the room. Dexter's face turned sharply to the side from the force of the slap. A glaring red handprint quickly appeared on his grim face.

"You've already disappointed me enough, Dexter Bamford. Don't make me sick," Angela spat, her gaze fixed on him as she held back tears.

The humiliation she had endured in recent days was nothing compared to that single comment Dexter had made just a second ago.

Angela found herself laughable. She had loved him for so many years, only to have him teach her the importance of knowing when to cut her losses when something was no longer worth it.

“Get out!” She glared at him with her jaw clenched. She pointed toward the door, her gaze

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icy.

a cold laugh, he grabbed her wrist and threw her onto the bed, pinning her down and kissing

crazy, and he was just as

couldn't stand this audacious side of Angela. He was thoroughly angered, and his

let it

she had been run over by a truck. She had no idea how she had endured the previous night. She lay exhausted on the bed; she had already been awake for some time but

the night. Before he had left, she

and opened an art app, Heartistry. A few days ago, she had registered an

even sent her a friend request. The person asked if she could create an illustration based on

that she hadn't even looked into

for a moment, she replied, "I can draw it for you. I'll need a 50-dollar deposit, and I charge 200 dollars

to her rates back when she had been in art school, which the client would likely find

Then, they sent her the prompt-ripples on a green lake. Angela sketched a

fine. At least she could rely on her design skills to support herself. No matter how powerful and capable Dexter was, he wouldn't be able

opportunity to build her fortune,

forced herself to get up. After washing up, she planned to go to the

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neck, chest, and shoulders. Last night's madness replayed in her mind, and a displeased grimace formed on her face. So, she

that

blazing, and the temperature

You're going to get heatstroke.” Another one of

get this mad over a few teasing remarks? In fact,

shook his head at Dexter upon recalling what

him in age. When they had met, his eyes had been immediately drawn to the

and your wife

was a loud and boisterous man. He had even encouraged his subordinates to appreciate the obvious

the conference room huffily

up!" Dexter snapped, his sharp gaze cutting toward

dared

wouldn't subside. All he could think of was the laughter he had endured and the look of disgust in Angela's eyes

that she had changed. Now, he had no intention of letting her have it easy

me back!"