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, she downed

least you're sensible.” Dave

seat, signaling her to hold back and avoid

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

of each person. Angela's was a pink drink with a sweet, fruity scent

time. She deliberately picked up a glass of water from the side and clinked

soon as the water touched her lips, a strange

realized

to glance at Clara,

then, Dave leaned in again, grinning lewdly. “Ms. Graham, you're only

to come from far off.

uncomfortable to hear.

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Chapter 49

care less now. She grabbed Clara's sleeve, signaling for them to

she could stand, Dave pressed heavily on her shoulder, forcing her back down. Then, he leaned in closer. His foul breath

irresistible. I've been

smirked as his hand started to wander down Angela's

it was as if she

and whistles erupted from

to maintain control,