Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 196

Zack let out a hearty laugh, his demeanor changing astonishingly quickly. "Why should my sister be responsible for what I say? She's not my mom."

"You..." Elena's eyes turned red with anger, and tears welled up in them as she cried out, "Dexter, look at them! The two of them are clearly working together just to provoke me."

That was exactly the effect she was aiming for. She wanted Dexter to see what kind of person Angela truly was.

"You know best whether I'm provoking you or falsely accusing you. While I don't know what sort of dealings you have with Bill, I advise you to stay away from him. Otherwise, you'll face the consequences." Angela smiled faintly, leading Zack out of the room without sparing Dexter a single glance.

Elena's face turned pale. "Dexter, they... They're simply too much..."

If there had been any way to avoid such humiliation, of course, she wouldn't have chosen to appear so pathetic. But there was no other choice. Men fell for this act, and Dexter was no exception.

"Elena, don't take advantage of my past indulgence toward you and cross the line. I won't say more, but you should know what to do." Dexter's expression was cold. Without another word, he strode out.

hurry away, Elena stiffened, her face filled with disbelief.

for Angela? Besides, what did he mean? Why was he telling her to

as she violently swept the

hurried in, looking flustered. "Ms. Carrey, it's bad news. Bamford Co. suddenly called and

instantly turned as pale

at

truly laughable. Men really

now, for Angela's sake, he was willing to make her experience the torment

the- company's future on it. If they pulled out now, she was done for. No! This

she had to beg Dexter this

Dexter had already caught up with

climbed into the driver's seat and fastened