Chapter 20 Back then , Miles had gone to great lengths to have Lionel acknowledged by the Bamfords . I understand , Dexter replied indifferently . Fiona was used to his attitude by now . Come with me , she said , pointing at Angela . Then , she left without looking back . They walked into the study one after another . Fiona got straight to the point . Angela , Ive heard that youve changed a lot these past few dave Im warning you dont go causing unnecessary trouble . Stay here and fulfill your duties as Mrs. In the past , Angela wouldnt have dared to say anything in response . But now , she refused to endure such commands and suffer in silence . Angela countered , What exactly are the duties of Mrs. Bamford ? Do those include serving drinks , doing laundry , and cooking ? Or is it to be humiliated by my husbands secretary or to be a birthing machine ? She looked at Fiona with a faint smile that didnt quite reach her eyes . On top of that , she even stared back at Fiona unflinchingly . Fiona froze at her bold response . She was both surprised and irritated . If youre unwilling to do these things , there are plenty of others who would . Dont forget that you were the one who insisted on marrying Dexter in the first place . Have you forgotten that ? Fionas tone grew colder , and the imposing air she exuded intensified . Angela could barely breathe . She finally realized just how foolish she had been all these years . Yes , I was a fool back then . But now I- So , youve come to your senses now ? Fiona asked mockingly as a smirk graced her red lips . You can move out of here and stay with Donna and the others . Ill have someone else take over your duties . But as for the events youre supposed to attend , you must still show up . Fiona crossed her arms , looking Angela up and down with disdain . After a slight pause and taking in Angelas expression , she pressed on , Whats the matter ? You dont want to ? She chuckled coldly , refined and regal as always . Some people can bargain because they have something to back them up . But do you have that ? Her tone was frosty , and each word she spoke was merciless , piercing Angela in the spot where it hurt the most . Chapter 20 Angela responded , Yes , its true that I have no backing , But dont forget that Ive been living in Bamford Estate for three years . I know every little detail of this place . So , if I wanted to destroy something , no one could do it faster than I could . Compared to you , Im just a lowly insect . But thats precisely why I have nothing to lose . Dont you expert After saying that , Angela clenched her hands tightly in her sleeves with a cold , steely in her eyes . And would you dare to do that ? Fiona narrowed her eyes at Angela frostity , Angela shrugged and replied , No , not really . I simply hoped to regain a shred of dignity in front of you . But youre so used to looking down on others , youve forgotten how to treat anyone as an equal . Despite her claim that she wouldnt dare do something like that , her expression was bold and defiant . Fiona frowned as she stared coldly at Angela . The latter had always been so submissive , yet she was talking about respect and dignity now . Respect is something you earn , not something others give you , Fiona said , tilting her chin upward . She warned , Remember this Im letting you off today not because of any influence or capability on your part . Its merely because we have the family gathering coming up soon , and I dont want to upset Joseph . So , know your place and behave accordingly . With that , Fiona walked out without a backward glance . investigate whats happened recently , Fiona instructed her assistant as she walked Her assistant replied , No need to investigate , Madam Fiona . Ive heard about it all . Fiona slowed her steps and instructed , Tell me . 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