Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim (Angela and Dexter)

"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, Grandma. I truly can't lay eggs," Angela replied with amusement as she watched Natalie's livid face.

What was Natalie thinking? Did she want to turn the whole family upside down?

Natalie pointed at Angela. "You! Get out!" she snarled as she rose from her seat.

"Calm down, Grandma." Dexter, who'd been silent until now, spoke calmly. "We won't stop you from bringing Trevor into the family but don't expect others to welcome him with open arms."

His words instantly sent Natalie into a fury. "You too? He is your brother! He―"

"I have no brother. My mother had only one child-me," Dexter interjected coldly. "Also, if you continue to make unreasonable claims against my mother and my wife while favoring an outsider..."

He paused for a moment, took a deep breath, and continued, "I'll send you away, and whatever you do after that is none of my business.

"You piece of shit! It's all because of you that your mother and your wife dared to treat me with such disrespect!" Natalie's fury was now entirely directed toward Dexter.

"Respect is only given to those who deserve it. Think about it yourself," Dexter said as he took Angela by the hand and left.

On the way back, Angela was on her phone the whole time. The incident hadn't fazed her at all.

Dexter, who was driving, kept stealing glances at her. His words caught in his throat.

"What's with the hesitation? Stop being secretive and speak up," Angela said abruptly.noveldrama

Hearing her words, Dexter pulled up on the roadside with an embarrassed expression.

"If you're waiting for me to apologize, I refuse," Angela stated coldly as she turned off her phone.

"That's not it," Dexter replied with a helpless expression. "I ran into some trouble. I need your help."

Angela was stunned speechless. What the heck? Dexter Bamford needed her help? Now this was rare.

"Shoot," Angela said with excitement. Her displeasure from earlier was nowhere to be seen.

"It's about Bamford Co.'s subsidiary located on You

, the one in charge of making emerald jewelry?" Dexter explained.

make the outskirts of Eldmere.

Angela shook her head.

matters now is that

"Anyway, what m

someone is making a scene there, causing all sorts of trouble for me It's unbearable." Dexter sighed. "It's just that he's my uncle and has always treated me well. I can't force him out of the company just like that."

"So you want me to be the bad guy while keeping his reputation somewhat intact?" Angela chuckled, knowing why the situation was.

problematic for Dexter. Hes neg

struggled to take a tough stance when it came to the people he cared about.

"Bingo." Dexter looked at her expectantly. "Right now, you're the only one qualified and capable to do so."

Without a second thought, she asked for the company's address and his uncle's details, promising to settle this matter within three days.

Knowing Angela's temper, Dexter couldn't help but remind her, "Remember, avoid having confrontations with him."