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."

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

took a sip and savored the rich taste of the wine as

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came forth. The taste lingered in

somewhere nearby, drawing Angela's attention. Upon

just couldn't leave her

that he was headed this way. He was very protective of Elena. He would do anything in his power to prevent

discussing your refined taste," Elena said

events of the other night. I was genuinely unwell on

cast a

at him. She had just picked up a small blueberry-flavored cake from a server. It was sweet but not

the both of

laughed drily and said, “Dexter, why don't you explain

of annoyance passing through his eyes. What was there to

need. I know I'm not

Dexter responded with a

up and headed toward Joseph. She intended to say goodbye and make an early exit. Inspiration had struck her suddenly,

and lightness. It seemed that these rigid settings didn't suit a free spirit like

called out,

her surprise, a cold, austere voice came from

tried to

of me!" she demanded, yanking her hand away. She spat, "Dexter, are you interested in me? Otherwise, why would you

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in you? What makes you think you're worthy?" he retorted with a

at his slave. His words bore down on her, pinning her to a pillar of shame. The blood in her veins seemed to flow backward as all the humiliation she had ever endured resurfaced, trapping her

course, she wasn't

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

to glisten with unshed

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

escape. But Dexter had already

the pain in Angela's life over the past few years had been caused by Dexter, the remaining 30% was

the position of head of PR at Bamford Co. The

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

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