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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seem to

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

had never considered her feelings

eyes.

in her nose. "Think what you like. I'm not

turned to leave, but Dexter grabbed her again. His grip was so

Dexter glared at her. “If you're not at the banquet venue by 7:00 pm tomorrow, I guarantee that your mother's house

would destroy everything she held dear without

was nothing she could do. The next day at 6:40 pm, Dexter's black SUV pulled up

he asked as he stepped out of the

a moment as she hesitantly asked, “Mr. Bamford, do you really plan

to be pulling all-nighters, which made her look

a look. “Are

asking for

mean is that Mrs. Bamford's gown for tonight is champagne-colored, so you might want

seemed off with Dexter for the past few days,

had been lenient with Erica. But recently, she had nearly gotten into

There's just the hair styling left. Please wait a moment." The stylist emerged to inform

impatiently. "There's no

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there."

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 large networking opportunity for

out of the car, she struggled to manage the long train of her dress. She climbed the steps, only to find two ushers checking

didn't

ask someone to take you in, though," one

called her here only to leave her stranded outside.

her phone to call him,

collection. I think she's trying to compete with you,” one of them remarked in a voice

Angela saw an equally familiar

the young heiress of the Rutherford family, was beautiful and vivacious. She was popular

had always looked down on Angela for getting married to Dexter. She was of the opinion

woman wearing a champagne-colored gown identical to