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."

such fuss from you all-it's clear I'm not the same as you lot,” Angela replied, standing up and clinking her glass against

she took a

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came forth. The taste lingered in her

cheer arose from somewhere nearby, drawing

couldn't leave her

was headed this way. He was very protective of Elena. He would

just discussing your refined taste," Elena said with a

bit and continued, "By the way, I think Ms. Graham has misunderstood the events of the other night. I was

he cast

up a small blueberry-flavored cake from a server. It was sweet but not cloying,

upon noticing the both of them

“Dexter, why don't you explain to her?

snorted coldly, a flicker of annoyance passing through his eyes. What was there to

know I'm not worthy enough to demand

Dexter responded

Angela got up and headed toward Joseph. She intended to say goodbye and make an early exit. Inspiration had struck her suddenly, so she couldn't wait to return and start

ballroom, she felt a sense of relief and lightness. It seemed

called out, waving for a

austere voice came from behind her. "Where do you

tried to flee. However, he held

she demanded, yanking her hand away. She spat, "Dexter, are you

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think you're worthy?" he

His words bore down on her, pinning her to

she

she replied, "If I'm so unworthy, then why are you blocking

eyes seemed to glisten with unshed tears,

this. "Come back with me." He grabbed her hand and forced her into his car. "Mom's here today. She

back." Angela tensed up and made to escape. But Dexter had

past few years had been caused by Dexter, the remaining 30% was

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

had a strained relationship with Fiona. She had tried to find common ground and ease the

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