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.

her face filled with disbelief.

had been for Angela? Besides, what did he mean? Why

eyes turned red with anger as she violently swept the cups

her assistant hurried in, looking flustered. "Ms. Carrey, it's bad news. Bamford Co. suddenly called and said they're

instantly turned as pale

turned around, staring in shock at her assistant before suddenly

truly laughable. Men really

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

and had practically betted the- company's

she had to beg Dexter this

already caught up with Angela and

as he climbed into the driver's