Chapter 6 Angela frowned and denied it without a second thought . However , the manager didnt believe her . Regardless , we just found out that you have no work experience . Im sorry , but we cant hire a complete newbie like you . Even though Angela repeatedly assured him of her expertise in design , the manager was adamant about not going through with hiring her . As Angela stared at the manager , who looked deeply troubled , she instantly understood everything It was Dexter ! He was forcing her to give in ! Amidst the strange gazes everyone was casting her way , Angela took her belongings and left At that moment , she felt an urge to call Dexter and ask him why he was doing this . Still , she resisted that impulse and refrained from acting on it . She kept convincing herself not to let this get to her . It was just a job she could find another. Angela dragged her exhausted body back to her rented apartment , only to find her belongings thrown out and lying miserably in the hallway . Nothing had been spared even her brand new bedding and toiletries had suffered the same fate as they lay in a pile outside . Shocked and furious , she immediately called the landlord . Sorry , but I cant rent to you anymore. Ill transfer your rent back , the landlord replied curtly , not even giving her a chance to question him . Seconds later , she received 2,000 dollars on Venmo . Once again , the image of Dexters handsome yet maliciously amused face appeared in her mind . Unable to bear it any longer , she called him . For once , he picked up within ten seconds . Whats wrong ? Have you finally come to your senses ? His tone was casual , and there were the sounds of a lively gathering in the background . But the moment he spoke , everything around him fell silent . It seemed everyone was waiting to hear how Angela would make a fool of herself . Are you making my life difficult for fun , Dexter ? Angela asked . Her eyes were red , and her nose tingled. She was on the verge of tears . Yet , she forced herself to stay composed and not let her voice break . Chapter 6 On the other end , there was a brief pause before Dexter let out a cold laugh . Of course Im not doing it for fun . I want you to experience what life would be like without the Bamford family- Youre sick ! Angela spat harshly and hung up before he could finish his sentence . Her shoulders shook slightly as she slid down the cold wall as tears finally streamed down her face . She wiped them away , but they wouldnt stop . Dexter knew her pain more than anyone else , yet he had chosen to rub salt on her wounds . Dexter , youre a scumbag ! she screamed , her chest heaving . After a long while , she slowly stood up and found a hotel through a quick online search on her phone . She needed somewhere to stay for a few days before she could start afresh . Meanwhile , in a luxurious VIP suite at Mystique Bar , the earlier liveliness had vanished . In its place was an eerie silence . Everyone exchanged looks , seeing the shock and confusion mirrored in each others eyes . Who had Dexter been talking to on the phone just now ? He had been cursed at , and the person had even hung up on him . The shrill exclamation from earlier- Youre sick ! seemed to linger in the air , weighing down the atmosphere even more . Dexters expression was grim . The scowl on his face was so pronounced that it intimidated the people around him . He gripped his phone tightly , staring at the phone screen , which showed that the call had ended . The name Angela was right at the top of the list of recent calls . Staring at her name , Dexter seemed to see her defiant face in his minds eye . Whats wrong , Mr. Bamford ? asked a young man . The person asking was Zayn Jewell , a childhood friend of Dexters . He was the one who had arranged the gathering that evening . After a brief silence , Dexter stood up and lifted his long legs to step over the obstacles blocking his way . As he walked out , he announced , Im leaving . He was tall and muscular even his back looked imposing . Erica was already waiting outside . As Dexter tossed his coat to her , he ordered coldly , Take me to Bliss Garden . He thought Angela had acted out of line that day and that she needed stern disciplining . Angelas angry outburst reverberated in his mind constantly as he got into the car and +25 BONUS Chapter & seated himself . Irritated , he loosened his tic . Erica asked , Mr. Bamford , why are you going to Bliss Garden ? Normally , she wouldnt ask questions . Her reaction was out of the norm that day . Dexters expression darkened . What ? Do I need to report to you now ? Erica turned pale instantly . She lowered her head and explained , Im sorry , Mr. Bamford is no longer at Bliss Garden . Dexter frowned and asked irritably , What do you mean ? Where did she go ? Erica recounted her conversation with Angelas landlord in Bliss Garden succinctly . Who told you to do that ? Dexters gaze was icy , and he exuded a menacing chill all over . No wonder Angela had been furious she had been pushed to her limits . Erica trembled in fear and struggled to come up with an adequate explanation that could . justify her actions . However , her mouth felt like it was glued shut , and she couldnt utter a word . Find her ! Dexter ordered coldly . His expression remained the same , but it still sent a chill down Ericas spine . The gentle summer night breeze blew softly . Angela trudged along the citys main street with all her belongings . She went from one hotel to another . She had to admit that Dexter was ruthless . With just a little effort , he had plunged her into the depths of despair . This was a huge city , yet she couldnt even find a place to stay . Angela had thought about going home , but that place was hardly home to her anymore . Suddenly , it began to rain . As the rain grew heavier , Angela and her meager belongings were soaked through in no time . Angela ran desperately in the rain . Eventually , she found shelter in a self service banking kiosk . With that , she finally had a moment to catch her breath . She found a cheap motel that didnt require any registration on her phone . When the rain stopped , she took a cab there . The motel was in poor condition , and it had thin walls . So , she didnt sleep well all night . The next morning , she woke up with a fever . She felt hot for a moment , but cold in the next . Due to her sickness , she drifted in and out of consciousness . Suddenly , Angela heard the door open . She jumped out of bed immediately , feeling alarmed . +25 BONUS Chapter 6 Dexter stepped in , and it was clear he wasnt pleased . When their eyes met , her guarded expression didnt soften in the slightest . She asked , What are you doing here ? Of course , he was there to watch her misery . What Dexter first noticed upon stepping in wasnt the defensive look on Angelas face . He scanned the shabby room and frowned while thinking , I cant believe shed rather stay here than admit defeat and come home . I came to see what my dear wife has been up to these past two days , Dexter said blandly , sitting down on the dingy couch . The lingering scent of the previous occupants body odor and sweat clung to it . The moment his nose caught the stench , he stood back up , feeling repulsed . So , is life on the streets fun ? he asked , looking at Angela with amusement . He observed her frail frame . Though she looked thin and weak , her gaze was sharp and defiant . Something was different about her . Its none of your business . Angelas head ached , and her knees felt like they would buckle at any moment . Even her voice sounded lethargic . She wrapped herself in her clothes and sneezed . It made her head throb even more . Dexter quickly sensed that something was wrong with her . He stepped forward and grabbed her arm , noticing right away that she was burning up . 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