Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 12

Chapter 12


Chapter 12

Instinctively, Dexter turned to look just as Angela glanced back at him. She flashed him a smug smile.

“Angie, you look beautiful today. This dress suits you so well. Dexter and I spent quite some time picking it out for you. It really is stunning!" Joseph praised her with a smile.

With that, all doubts were dispelled instantly.

It turned out that Joseph himself had chosen this dress for Angela. Of course, he wouldn't buy her counterfeit dress.

Elena felt as if she had been slapped across the face. It left a stinging, burning sensation on her cheek. The faces of those who had mocked Angela earlier turned pale as they fell silent

too.

Angela's nose tingled as she fought back the urge to tear up. Of all the Bamford family members, only Joseph had ever shown her true kindness.

She knew very well that Dexter would never care about her clothing. Joseph had said that the dress was from him to salvage her dignity.

As the drinks flowed and the guests mingled, Angela remained by Joseph's side until someone whisked him away for a toast. She then discreetly slipped into a corner and snacked on an exquisite piece of cake.

As she nibbled on the cake, she took in the scene before her. The radiant crystal chandeliers, the guests clinking glasses, the opulent yet understated decor, and the rare delicacies at the buffet all combined into a vibrant image of high society life.

The scene before Angela was imprinted into her mind.

"Ms. Graham, why are you here alone?" Elena approached out of nowhere, holding a glass

of wine.

Angela's gaze dimmed slightly, but she kept her expression composed and unruffled." Aren't you alone as well, Ms. Carrey? Where's Dexter? Isn't he keeping you company?"

When she mentioned Dexter, there was no longer an edge to her tone but rather a calm and detached nonchalance, as though she was speaking about a stranger.

Elena raised an eyebrow. "Ms. Graham, you seem different today."

can cause such fuss from you all-it's clear I'm not the same

fingers as their glasses touched. Then, she took a sip and savored the rich taste of the wine as it slid down her throat. It

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sweetness came forth. The taste

cheer arose from somewhere nearby, drawing Angela's

couldn't leave

very protective of Elena. He would do anything in his power

your refined taste," Elena

of the other night. I was genuinely unwell on your birthday. I never

cast a warning glance at

blueberry-flavored cake from a server. It was sweet but not cloying, and it melted in her

both of them watching her with different

drily and said, “Dexter, why don't you explain to her? She seems

a flicker of annoyance passing through his eyes. What was

need. I know I'm not worthy enough to

know,” Dexter responded with a

Joseph. She intended to say goodbye and make an early exit. Inspiration had struck her suddenly, so she

relief and lightness. It seemed that these rigid settings didn't

she called out, waving

came from behind her. "Where do

stiffened, and she instinctively tried to flee. However, he held her

"Dexter, are you interested in me? Otherwise,

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in you? What makes you think you're worthy?" he

His words bore down on her, pinning her to a pillar of shame. The blood in her

course, she

cold, mocking smile, she replied, "If I'm so unworthy, then why are you blocking my

with unshed tears, which she quickly forced

being stubborn like this. "Come back with me." He grabbed her hand and forced her

and made to escape. But Dexter had already

the pain in Angela's life over the past few years had

an elite family. She had an assertive personality and had long held the position of head of PR at Bamford Co. The company's growth

tried to find common ground and ease the tension, but it

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