Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Then, Angela pushed open the car door and stepped out, heading back to the villa. The black Maybach paused for a moment before finally driving away from her in the opposite direction.

Inside the car, Kenneth watched Angela’s diminishing figure in the rearview mirror, feeling a sense of irritation.

He couldn’t understand why the usually gentle Angela was being so stubborn this time. He had even lowered his pride to actively seek her out, yet she still wanted a divorce.

However, the immediate concern was to check on Jennifer first. So, Kenneth planned to have a proper conversation with Angela later.

Soon, Angela received a call from Patrick while heading uphill.

“Angela, where are you now?”

Hearing his anxious tone, Angela felt a warmth in her heart.

“I’m halfway up the mountain, on my way back.

“What about Mr. Sinclair?” Patrick asked.

Angela replied emotionlessly, “He left.”

“He left you alone halfway up the mountain in the middle of the night? Il come pick you up, wait for me!”

Without giving Angela a chance to refuse, Patrick hung up the phone.

Angela put away her phone and stood at the side of the road, waiting for Patrick.

When he arrived, Angela was kicking stones in boredom.

Hearing the roar of the engine, she looked up to see Patrick’s car stopping in front of her.

Patrick opened the door and, relieved to see Angela unharmed, quickly walked over to her, opening the passenger door.

“Angela, get in.”

Seeing his considerate gesture, Angela couldn’t help but smile, teasing, “No wonder so many girls want to be your girlfriend. You’re just too chivalrous.”

Patrick also smiled, “What about you? Do you think I would make a good boyfriend?”

Seeing his nonchalant expression, Angela played along and nodded. “Of course. You’d definitely be a perfect boyfriend.”

Patrick seemed disappointed, but he remained smiling and said, “Unfortunately, the person I like doesn’t like me back.”

Angela gently patted his shoulder in consolation. “What a coincidence. He doesn’t like me back, either.”

Patrick shook his head with a bitter smile. “Your consolation sucks. Now I feel even worse.”

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“Alright, let’s go back to the villa. I have to start work tomorrow.”

Patrick raised an eyebrow. “Are you coming back to be my manager?”

“Nope. Besides, you already have a manager. It’s impossible for us to work together again.”

Patrick smiled but didn’t say anything more..

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Back at the villa, the coffee had already gone cold, and Angela was no longer interested in drinking it. After exchanging a good night with

Patrick, she went back to her room.

Early the next morning, Angela got up, freshened up, and went downstairs. Seeing Brenda already waiting for her in the living room, Angela hurried downstairs.

“Ms. Taylor, would you like to consider letting me take another day off? Angela asked.

Brenda sneered wickedly, throwing a stack of documents into Angela’s arms.

‘ve been on a break for three years, and you still want more rest? On your way to the office, you must go through all these documents. We have a tough battle to fight today!”

Angela looked at the files in her arms, somewhat speechless. “Come on, it’s my first day! Can’t I have something easier?”

“Stop it. During your absence, those idiots nearly overturned Empyria Group. They filled the company with their relatives, just a bunch of freeloaders who only take money without working. If you just stand by and watch, the company will collapse in no time!”

Angela was speechless.

On the way to the company, Brenda couldn’t resist her gossiping instincts.

“By the way, I saw the rising movie star, Patrick, at your house this moming. You just got divorced from Kenneth not long ago, and you’re already keeping a celebrity?”

Angela’s gaze shifted from the documents to Brenda’s face. She spoke seriously. “First, Patrick and I are just friends. Second finalized the divorce with Kenneth, so technically, he’s not my ex–husband yet.”

Brenda’s eyes flashed with shock. “So, you haven’t divorced Kenneth yet, but you’re already keeping a movie star? How thrilling!”

“Did you even understand what I said?” Angela raised an eyebrow.

Brenda lifted her chin. “Of course, I’m not an idiot.”

Angela asked, “Are you sure you’re not an idiot?”

“Bah, Angela. Just shut up!‘

Angela didn’t say anything more and continued to read the documents.

After a short while, her phone suddenly rang.

Seeing an unfamiliar number, Angela felt puzzled.

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Answering the call, she was greeted by Kenneth’s angry voice.

“Angela, take my number off the blacklist!”

Angela instantly hung up the call, turned off her phone, and tossed it to Brenda. “Get me a new SIM card and deactivate this one.”

Brenda, recalling Angela’s teasing earlier, deliberately said in a sarcastic tone, “I’m not your secretary! Don’t ask me to do it”

Angela closed the files, raised an eyebrow, and said, “Sure, since Empyria Group is on the brink of collapse, let’s just file for bankruptcy.”

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“No, no, please, Your Majesty, I was wrong. I’ll get it done for you right away, okay?” Brenda pleaded.

Angela looked at her fawning appearance and couldn’t help but tease, “It was just a joke. Don’t take it seriously.”

Brenda looked at her speechlessly.

After Angela arrived at Empyria Group, her first task was to convene a shareholders‘ meeting.

An hour later, the usually domineering shareholders walked out of the meeting room one by one, their faces filled with anger.

Soon, only Brenda and Angela were left in the conference room.

Brenda gave Angela a big thumb up, admiringly saying, “Ms. Lewis, that was very impressive! It was so satisfying watching you put those old folks in their places. I’ve never seen them take such a blow before.”

Angela glanced at Brenda and said flatly, “Immediately compile a list of those shareholders‘ incapable relatives or friends and give it to me. We’ll start layoffs tomorrow.”

Brenda seemed surprised. “So soon? Those old folks just suffered great losses today, and now you want to kick out those under their protection. It might provoke their dissatisfaction.”

“Anyone who has an issue can

in come to my office and talk to me.”

With that, Angela stood up and left. She already had a rough idea of Empyria Group’s problems, and if not addressed prom would likely go bankrupt before next year.

Back in her office after three years, Angela didn’t have much time for sentimentality. So, she immediately started working-

In less than an hour, the news of the return of Empyria Group’s founder spread throughout the entire business circle in Lithoria.

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However, Angela had never appeared in public before, making her a mysterious figure. Everyone speculated whether her return was to pull Empyria Group back from the brink of bankruptcy.

Meanwhile, Kenneth was in his office.

Kenneth was still trying to contact Angela, but her phone was already powered off, and his patience was gradually running out.

As soon as Kevin entered the office, he felt like he was in an icy abyss, and he didn’t even dare to walk briskly.

“Mr. Sinclair, our plan to acquire Empyria Group may need to be put on hold. I heard that the founder of Empyria Group returned today.” Kenneth frowned, absentmindedly saying, “Continue with the acquisition plan, add another 20 million dollars on top of the original offer.”

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“Back then, the founder of Empyria Group suddenly rose to prominence in the business world and then retired abruptly. This time, I guess her purpose is to save Empyria Group. If you want an acquisition, Empyria Group might not be the best choice,” Kevin said.

Kenneth remained indifferent as he stated, “Continue with the acquisition. Add more money if needed. Don’t make me repeat again! Also, send someone to guard at the entrance of Patrick’s villa. Notify me immediately if Angela appears.”

“Yes, Mr. Sinclair,”

Kevin sensed Kenneth’s impatience and felt quite puzzled. He knew Kenneth liked Jennifer, so he didn’t understand why Kenneth was unwilling to divorce Angela and marry Jennifer instead.

However, this was Kenneth’s private matter, and Kevin was in no position to intervene. For now, he could only follow Kenneth’s orders.

“By the way, Mr. Sinclair, the Tears of the Angel you ordered at Nebulora have arrived. Would you like to give it to Ms. Lewis in person?”

The Tears of the Angel was a necklace featuring a blue drop–shaped gem as the main stone, adorned with thousands of diamonds. When sparkling under the lights, it was extremely captivating and beautiful.

When Kenneth first saw it, he knew it would suit Angela perfectly. So, he had immediately purchased it as a third anniversary gift for her. However, due to their recent argument, he had pushed this matter aside.

nneth pressed his lips and said indifferently, “Okay. I’ll give it to her in person.”

Kevin left after delivering the Tears of the Angel to Kenneth’s office. Kenneth picked up a file but failed to focus on it. His mind was filled with Angela’s determined departure from the previous night.

Frustrated, he closed the file. This sense of loss left him feeling disoriented.

Just as Kenneth was about to get some fresh air, his phone suddenly rang.

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