Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 16

Angela's hand that was drawing slowed down. She silently prayed that Dexter wouldn't notice her.

Meanwhile, a few judges were quietly discussing in the panel.

"The contestants this time are of high caliber as they have gone through a preliminary round. If we spot someone suitable, we could consider hiring them as a designer in our companies."

“Yes, during the initial screening, I remember seeing a piece titled 'Curse'. The style was remarkably unique. Designers with such a strong personal style are hard to find nowadays.

"Do you know the artist's name?"

"That, I didn't catch..."

Dexter sat silently, his slender fingers tapping lightly on his knee. His gaze swept over the contestants, then \became fixed on a slim figure in the distance. Instantly, his expression turned icy.

Two hours later, the competition ended, and the contestants submitted their work.

The judging panel scored the entries on the spot, after which the pieces were sealed away. The results and rankings were to be announced later.

As soon as the competition was over, Angela donned a mask and wrapped herself up tightly in her clothing. Then, she took a cab home.

It was already 11:00 am. She needed to be back in her room by noon.

Angela could easily escape, but her mother's house couldn't do the same. She couldn't risk the house being sold off..

Upon arriving at Bamford Estate, she hurried to the hole in the yard and pushed aside the thick weeds. She hastily began to crawl through

Angela was halfway crawling in when she heard a burst of laughter coming from above. She froze, unsure whether to go forward or back.

"I haven't seen you in a few days, and it seems you've become a dog." Dexter was inside. the yard, watching her with a leisurely smile.

Angela's face flushed with embarrassment as she cursed at the despicable man inwardly. He must have recognized her at the competition and waited back home on purpose!

shot him a

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she had no choice but to proceed. Ignoring the debris sticking to her, Angela squeezed the rest of

dog is still better than being your wife Angela said huffily, glaring at him as

growled

punishment." Dexter crouched down, lifting

a smug glance. Two

frosty. "Apologize now, and I might

paddle

to happen! Dexter,

barely got the words out before a searing pain shot through her backside, making her whole

disappear from the face of the earth. This was just as humiliating as

expression soured considerably, and he turned to glare at Erica." Who told you

apologized, “I'm sorry, Mr.

Π

Then, he knelt with his hand pressing on the grass as he looked directly at

gritted her teeth, her face pale. Yet, she glared back at him with defiance. “Dexter, you're going too far!" Before she could finish her words, her eyes

was taken aback for a moment as he saw his reflection

say it again." His voice was

composure.

clenched her jaw and refused to do as

momentarily distracted, she suddenly broke free and shoved away the maids. She swiftly snatched the paddle from Erica.

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Erica without hesitation.

took the blow.

seeing this, Dexter shouted,

forward quickly, intending to grab the

Her reckless swinging

Outnumbered, Angela lost the paddle and was restrained. Dexter gripped her chin tightly and forced her to look at him. Her eyes were filled with unshed tears, but she didn't allow

Angie..." Joseph's