Chapter 42
Angela said calmly, “As long as we sign the divorce papers and get the divorce certificate, you and I will part ways cleanly.
“With your generosity, I trust you won’t use the Graham family to manipulate me or threaten me again. I hope we can sever all tles, Ileally never to cross paths again.”
She continued, “I would be grateful for your magnanimity then, Mr. Bamford.”
“Mr. Bamford, our subsidiary will be going public next year. If the divorce agreement is made public, it could harm your and the company’s image,” Winston interjected.
Dexter’s expression changed slightly. But before he could respond, Angela took over the
conversation.
“I can sign a non–disclosure agreement for three years. During that time, I will keep our divorce private. I’ll cooperate with you in front of Grandpa as well, but you’ll need to pay
me a certain amount.‘
What a perfect solution.
Dexter, livid with anger, laughed mockingly. “You really thought this through, Angela. How come I never noticed how eloquent you are before?”
Without a word, Angela took the pen and glanced quickly at the divorce terms. “I said I don’t want any money.”
The contract stated that Dexter would pay her 80 million dollars as a separation fee, along with two villas and two luxury cars worth around three million dollars each.
These assets would be enough for her to live comfortably for the rest of her life. But she didn’t want to take anything from him.
“I’m not so petty that I’d let a woman leave with nothing after a divorce.” Dexter snorte… snatching the contract from her hands.
“Since you’re so determined, we’ll do it your way. For three years, keep your mouth shut. If anyone finds out about our divorce and it affects my company’s reputation, you’ll pay for it.
He then signed his name on the contract. His signature was bold and elegant.
Angela’s face lit up with a smile as she quickly signed her name, almost as if she were afraid Dexter might change his mind.
“I’m leaving now,” she said, grabbing her bag. We’ll meet at the courthouse tomorrow at 8:00 am. There’s a one–month cooling–off period before the divorce process can be finalized.”
+25 BONUS
With that, she hurriedly left.
“You all leave too!” Dexter growled as he swept the documents off the table.
The vast living room fell into an eerie silence.
As Dexter stood there, surrounded by emptiness, his mind drifted back to the day Angela first arrived at Bamford Estate.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim (Angela and Dexter)