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 have

to tower over her. He knew her weak points,

feelings at all as she stared into

eyes.

fought back the prickling sensation in her nose. "Think what you like. I'm not going

turned to leave, but Dexter grabbed her again. His grip was so tight that it felt as

don't have a choice!” Dexter glared at her. “If you're not at the banquet venue by 7:00 pm

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

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

is she?” he asked as he stepped out of the car,

“Mr. Bamford,

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

Erica a look. “Are you questioning

really asking

what I mean is that Mrs. Bamford's gown for tonight

seemed off with Dexter for the

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

is almost ready. There's just the hair styling left. Please wait a

"There's no time. Tell

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there."

got back in the car, unwilling to walt another second. Erica exhaled in relief upon seeing his impatience. With no one to accompany her, Angela had to get to the venue on

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

didn't have

Even Mr. Bamford would need an invitation tonight. You could ask someone to take you in, though," one of the ushers

Dexter had called her here only to leave her stranded

to call him, but just

that Ms. Graham? It seems she's wearing Amoure Royale's latest collection. I think she's trying to compete with you,” one of them remarked in a voice all too familiar to

turning back, Angela saw an

was beautiful and vivacious.

looked down on Angela for getting married to Dexter. She was

to Shelley stood a poised woman wearing a