Chapter 15 Angela seemed oblivious as she sat calmly on the couch and sipped her now cold coffee , Erica found nothing and could only cross her arms as she emerged . Her eyes were filled with mockery as she looked at Angela . It seems youve hidden it well . Could it be on you ? she said with a sneer , casting a disdainful glance over Angela . Its not , Angela replied curtly , too tired to argue further . She set down her cup and got up , ready to go to bed . The maids could clean up the mess later on . Stop ! Erica snapped , grabbing her arm to stop her from leaving . If you wont bring it out yourself , strip down so I can check . That necklace is a Bamford family treasure . Get lost ! Angela had had enough and slapped Erica hard across the face . She shot back hotly , Its always Bamford family this , Bamford family that are you a dog belonging to the Bamford family ? Her gaze was icy , and her voice was filled with contempt . She then pulled out her phone and pressed three numbers . W What are you doing ? Erica clutched her stinging cheek , panicking as Angela put her finger over the call button . The police station is only 15 minutes away . If you think you can keep this up , do carry on . If the police can prove that I took it , Ill pay for it no matter the cost . But if they cant , Ill sue you for slander ! Angela stated without flinching . Erica was stunned . Was she serious about calling the police ? This was Bamford Estate . Didnt she care about their reputation ? Are you insane ? Its the middle of the night . Do you really want to wake everyone up ? Erica hissed . Angela smirked . What ? Why are you hesitant ? What are you afraid of ? Even if you wrongfully accuse me , Dexter will still be on your side , wont he ? Whats going on ? Dexter suddenly appeared at the door , wearing a set of gray loungewear . Bamford , I was just asking about the whereabouts of a missing necklace , and Mrs. Bamford threatened to call the police . She even hit me , Erica explained , going over to Dexter with reddened eyes . Dexters gaze moved to the mess around the room . He frowned and narrowed his eyes at Angela as though he had figured out what had happened . SUD TE 1/44 Chapter 15 Angela , however , didnt spare him a glance . St concerned her . All this fuss and turning the house upside do really are trouble , he criticized with a scoff , h Erica took a breath to steady herself . Then , as i demanded sternly , You should apologize to M Angela only found it laughable . Why should I ? she asked with a piercing look You have stolen something ! How can you still feigning tears and looking aggrieved . Say one more word , and Ill rip that mouth of glare piercing , making even Dexter falter . Erica recalled the slap from earlier . As she felt silent . Have you lost your mind ? Dexter pulled Erica tall shadow over her . Shes absolutely right . O He trailed off , unable to finish his sentence . Angela lifted her eyes to look at him , her eyes fi What is it ? Hmm ? she asked , lifting her chin Then , she smiled indifferently , like she didnt took , so Id appreciate it if youd both stop both Bamford can just go ahead and take the title fre bothersome , Ill gladly leave . Angela grabbed her bag and turned to walk out Stop right there ! Dexter stepped forward and lock her up and dont let her out ! With that , Angela was once again confined and For the first few days , she could endure it , as sh painted , listened to music , and pushed unpleas quite well . But as the date of the design competition neare set for 8:00 am on April 8th . Today was April 70 +25 BONUS Chapter 15 Angela , however , didnt spare him a glance . She sat where she was as if none of it concerned her . All this fuss and turning the house upside down over something so trivial . Angela , you really are trouble , he criticized with a scoff , his tone laced with sarcasm . Erica took a breath to steady herself . Then , as if she were the lady of the house , she demanded sternly , You should apologize to Mr. Bamford ! Angela only found it laughable . Why should I ? she asked with a piercing look . You have stolen something ! How can you still speak so audaciously ? Erica replied , feigning tears and looking aggrieved . Say one more word , and Ill rip that mouth of yours to shreds ! Angela turned , her icy glare piercing , making even Dexter falter . Erica recalled the slap from earlier . As she felt her cheek throbbing again , she quickly fell silent . Have you lost your mind ? Dexter pulled Erica aside and went over to Angela , casting his tall shadow over her . Shes absolutely right . Over these past few days , youve … He trailed off , unable to finish his sentence . Angela lifted her eyes to look at him , her eyes filled with cold disappointment . What is it ? Hmm ? she asked , lifting her chin to challenge him . Then , she smiled indifferently , like she didnt care . I didnt take whatever it is she said I took , so Id appreciate it if youd both stop bothering me . Whoever wants to be Mrs. Bamford can just go ahead and take the title from me . And if you find my presence bothersome , Ill gladly leave . Angela grabbed her bag and turned to walk out Stop right there ! Dexter stepped forward and blocked her path . He ordered , Someone lock her up and dont let her out ! With that , Angela was once again confined and isolated from the outside world . For the first few days , she could endure it , as she found some peace in solitude . She painted , listened to music , and pushed unpleasant thoughts aside . She was managing quite well . But as the date of the design competition neared , she grew anxious . The competition was set for 8:00 am on April 8th . Today was April 7th . 24 Chapter 15 +25 RONUS If she missed it , she didnt know how long she would have to wait for another chance to earn enough money to buy back Maries house , She tried getting Donna Smith , the housekeeper who brought her meals , to let her out . But the woman was tight lipped and kept repeating that Dexters orders were to not let Angela leave the house . With no other option left , Angela resorted to the simplest and crudest plan climbing out of the window . She had scouted the area beforehand . The villas security team wouldnt arrive until after 8 : 00 am . In a corner of the backyard , there was a small hole she had dug when she had once cared for a stray mutt Dexter had deemed it unacceptable for her to raise a mutt instead of a pedigree , so he had ordered her to get rid of the dog . Nevertheless , Angela had dug a hole to allow the dog to come and go so that she could feed it in secret . That little escape route was coming in handy for her presently . At 6:30 am on April 8th , she asked Donna to send in her breakfast and told her she was going back to sleep after her meal . She specifically instructed Donna not to disturb her until noon . After locking the door , she moved the couch and table over to barricade it . Then , dressed in casual clothes , she opened the second floor window and climbed down the elm tree outside . She ran along the red brick wall to the backyard , where she crawled out through the hole she had dug for the mutt . Angela arrived at the competition venue just in time as it started at 8:00 am . This competition was co hosted by an internationally renowned company and several top domestic corporations . Hence , representatives from various companies were present . Angela drew the number 18 and was seated at the far edge at the back . The organizers had provided all the necessary supplies . At the sound of a robotic voice announcing the start , everyone began working on their respective artworks . 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