Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

First Love Novel 49

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Chapter 49

“Angela, aren't you going to apologize to Mr. Hood?" Nora said coldly. Her tone was filled with reproach.

Angela's response was a sneer. “What now? Will we lose the deal if I don't drink this glass of wine?”

She felt a deep unease. The contract between the two companies had already been finalized by the higher- ups. It was essentially a done deal. Her presence here was merely a formality.

Nora was clearly targeting her, using her as a pawn for Dave's amusement.

"Don't talk nonsense. I'm giving you one more chance. Apologize to Mr. Hood!" Nora suddenly stood up and glared at Angela with icy eyes.

She had never encountered such a bold employee who dared to speak back to a superior like this. It was outrageous.

"Why should I apologize?" Instead of being angry, Angela looked at Nora calmly and said, Ms. Rutherford, please tell me what I said or did wrong."

"You-"

Mr. Hood, I'll drink with you, okay?" Clara quickly intervened. Not waiting for Dave's response,

least you're sensible.” Dave snorted, hiding

seat, signaling her to hold back and

and Nora were skilled at navigating such situations. Within minutes, the atmosphere lightened

and placed one in front of each person. Angela's was a pink drink

glasses again. Angela was careful this time. She deliberately picked up a glass of water from the side and clinked it

as soon as the water touched her lips, a strange

instantly realized something was

turned to glance at Clara, whose face was already

in again, grinning lewdly. “Ms.

seemed to come from far off. It

uncomfortable to hear.

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Chapter 49

couldn't care less now. She grabbed Clara's sleeve, signaling for them

she could stand, Dave pressed heavily on her shoulder, forcing her back down. Then, he

irresistible. I've been curious to

as his hand started

all her might, but it was as if she was hitting cotton.

erupted

a desperate attempt to maintain control,