Chapter 3 Dexter could hardly believe what he had just heard . Throughout his marriage with Angela , he had only ever seen a submissive and hopeful look in her eyes . He knew she feared losing him . The term divorce was probably the thing she had feared hearing the most in the past three years . But now , she had uttered it so casually . When Dexter had seen Angelas retreating back at the office this morning , he had already felt annoyed . That emotion resurfaced again . He casually picked up a cigarette from the pack on the table and lit it . Amid the swirling smoke , Dexter questioned in a cold voice , What ? Are you upset because I didnt accompany you yesterday ? Or is it because I refused to let you participate in that ridiculous competition ? Angela , are you out of your mind ? You cried and begged to be Mrs. You live in at villa and have luxury cars to drive you around . I even propped up your failing family . What more could you possibly be dissatisfied with ? The disdain and contempt in his words made Angela feel a chill run down her spine . She should have known better . She couldnt hold back anymore . She retorted loudly , almost shouting , Mrs. Bamford ? So what if Im Mrs. Bamford ? Have you ever seen a rich mans wife as pathetic as I am ? She stormed into the study , grabbed a bulky contract , and threw it in front of Dexter forcefully . You should know what this is better than I do ! Im expected to keep up appearances in front of your family . But when I come home , even the household staff can show me attitude ! What kind of wife spends her birthday being yet another portfolio addition to a fireworks designer and is given the very same six inch birthday cake that was given to the nanny ? While it is true that I got to become Mrs. Bamford because of my familys plotting , I dont want it anymore ! Do you have a problem with that ? Dexter found this side of Angela unfamiliar . At the same time , he thought she was being ridiculous . Do you think you can just get into this marriage and end it as you wish ? Youd be too naïve to think so ! He raised an eyebrow mockingly . Do you think you can come and go as you please in the Bamford family ? What about the debt you and your family owe me ? +25 BONUS Chapter 3 Whatever the Graham family owes you , go to them . What do I owe you , Dexter ? I dont owe you a thing ! Even if I did , three years of warming your bed should have been enough to repay it ! Angela countered . She didnt want to argue with Dexter anymore . So , she picked up her only suitcase and turned to leave . After three years of being Mrs. Bamford , all her belongings didnt even fill a small suitcase this was proof of the miserable life she had been leading . As she approached the staircase , a strong grip pulled her back . Dexters expression was stormy as he gripped her chin and forced her to look up at him . Warming my bed ? Is that how you see yourself ? Ha ! It seems Ive overestimated you . You dont even know how to be proactive in bed or please me . Shall I give you a chance to demonstrate what youre capable of now ? Angelas eyes widened in disbelief as the dull pain radiated from her chin . Out of reflex and in retaliation , she slapped Dexter . As her hand landed on his face , a loud slap echoed in the enclosed space . The air around them seemed to freeze at that moment . A surge of anger shot up in Dexters heart . In the next second , Angela felt the world spinning around her as Dexter picked her up and threw her onto the bed . His expression was terrifying , and he exuded an imposing air . Pinning Angela down , Dexter placed his hands on either side of her head . She felt his heavy breaths on her face . They were mere inches apart . Angela tensed up upon sensing the looming danger . As she stared at the vivid handprint on his face , she couldnt help but cower a little . Dexter bit down on the side of her neck and spoke unkind words in the most intimate way possible . Youre making a scene because youre jealous . Are you that bothered about Elena ? Isnt pretending your specialty ? What ? Cant keep it up now ? The mention Elena struck a nerve with Angela . She swallowed down the nervousness from slapping him earlier and tried to push Dexter away impatiently . This was the first time Angela had shown refusal , or it could also be that Dexter was simply too used to their physical contact . Either way , Angelas actions ignited his desire , and he suddenly felt aroused . Angela had always had an alluring figure ; she had beautiful curves in all the right places . Though she was passive in bed , they actually got along very well physically . Dexter brushed a few strands of stray hair off her forehead , his gaze darkening . He then leaned in , his lips lingering over hers . One of his hands moved to grip her soft waist . 2/3 +25 BONUS Chapter 3 Angela came to her senses and realized what Dexter was about to do . Usually , she found it hard to refuse him when he was this forceful . But now that she intended to divorce him , this forced intimacy was uncalled for . No , Dexter ! Stop … Angela was unaware of the impact that her soft , moaning tone had on a man . There was even a hint of a sob in her meek protest . Angela cursed herself for being so weak . All it took was a light kiss from Dexter , and what was supposed to be a firm rejection sounded like she was playing hard to get instead . Well , Dexter was into this . His wandering hand trailed lower as his lips brushed over her earlobe . Isnt it too early to ask me to stop now ? It always takes a few rounds before you start begging for mercy . Angelas face turned red with embarrassment , and she had a flustered look in her eyes . Even if Dexter didnt want to admit it , he was indeed aroused when he held her intoxicating body in his arms so closely . Just as he was about to tear her clothes away , she reached out and stopped him . Angela asked through ragged breaths , There are no more condoms . Are you sure about this ? Dexter paused , and reason took over . He realized that he wasnt that desperate to bed her . After all , having a child with Angela wasnt part of his current plans . Nevertheless , he felt reluctant to let go of her when the mood was just right . He raised an eyebrow and questioned , Are you threatening me ? No , Im simply stating a fact . Angela stubbornly looked up at him , standing her ground . At that moment , something snapped in Dexter , and he found the face staring back at him incredibly infuriating . You could just take a pill ! he growled , disregarding her objections . Angelas face was wet with tears . Once again , she saw her true worth in Dexters eyes . 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