Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 10

Chapter 10

Angela didn't look up. “Please move aside."

She was polite, but the person in front of her didn't budge.

"It's only been a few days, and you've turned yourself into a beggar? Angela, would you really rather degrade yourself like this?” A familiar, cold voice came from above. The speaker's tone was dripping with contempt.

Angela froze and looked up, meeting Dexter's deep, dark gaze. As their eyes met, she swallowed nervously. Nevertheless, her initial surprise quickly turned to annoyance.

"Why can't you just leave me alone?" She gathered up her chicken thigh and snacks, ready to leave.

Her days had been fulfilling and busy lately, so she had barely thought of him. But she had only managed to take a few steps before Dexter grabbed her by the collar and dragged her back to his car.

As he leaned close, Angela glared at him warily. “If you come any closer, I'll bite you again.”

Dexter pulled a long face instantly, and he grabbed her wrist.

"You look ugly. How am I supposed to take you to the banquet?” he muttered in irritation, barely wanting to look at her.

Angela had once had a hint of elegance, but now, there was none of the polished refinement as all she wore were casual and carefree clothes.

If it hadn't been for Joseph's orders to attend the event with her, Dexter would never have lowered himself to come to this dump.

"What are you talking about? I never agreed to go with you." Angela pushed him away and got out of the car.

Dexter went after her and said irritably through gritted teeth, “Don't push your luck, Angela. You've been throwing this tantrum long enough. I'm giving your one last chance. Come home with me, or you'll forever-”

"I choose the second option," Angela cut him off bluntly before he could finish. She asserted, "From now on, I will never, ever return to that house of yours. Please give me the divorce papers as soon as possible, and stop showing up in front of me!"

Her voice, which was usually soft and calm, was now sharp and assertive. It startled Dexter, causing him to frown as he stared at her.

'Angela, what right do you have to demand a divorce? Without me, who will support the Graham family? Who will protect your useless half-brother? I guess I've been too kind

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You seem to

to tower over her. He knew her weak points, and

had never considered her feelings at all as she stared

eyes.

in her nose. "Think what

grip was so tight that it felt as

the banquet venue by 7:00 pm tomorrow, I guarantee that your

control her, but he would destroy everything she held dear without a

her fists, her expression unwilling. Yet, there was nothing she could do. The next day at 6:40 pm, Dexter's black SUV pulled up

stepped out of the car,

she hesitantly asked, “Mr. Bamford, do you really plan to take

be pulling all-nighters, which made her look worn and unkemp. She wasn't fit

a look. “Are you

asking for her

Bamford's gown for tonight is champagne-colored, so you might want to

Something had seemed off with Dexter for

the past, thanks to Elena, he had been lenient with Erica. But recently, she

hair styling left.

impatiently. "There's

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there."

Erica exhaled in relief upon seeing his impatience. With no one to accompany her, Angela had to get to the venue on her own. The event was hosted by Joseph, who intended it to be a

of her dress. She climbed the steps, only to find two ushers checking invitation cards at the

didn't have

someone to take you in, though," one of the ushers

her face burning with embarrassment. The despicable Dexter had called her here only to leave her stranded outside. Did he want her

her phone to call him, but just then, two

she's trying to compete with you,” one of them

turning back, Angela saw an

family, was beautiful and

to Dexter. She was of

stood a poised woman wearing a champagne-colored