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Chapter 10 I Despise The Adams

Maggie was momentarily taken aback, quickly withdrawing her hand and saying, “Oh…

Thank you for helping me, she added.

She looked at him and spoke sofily.

Nathael’s dark eyes stared at her for a long time. After a while, his thin lips parted slightly as he said, “You’re overthinking”

His words left Maggie momentarily speechless,

“Are you feeling better now?” Maggie couldn’t help but ask.

But she didn’t pay attention to Nathael’s response as her attention was drawn to Ericko, who was not far behind him. Ericko was wearing a silver–grey suit and was now walking towards Vanessa, comforting her softly

“Don’t worry. I’ll take you to apologize to Mr. Harris later. Remember, do not make up stories about others

again.”

Vanessa breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing that Ericko didn’t blame her but comforted her.

She pretended to be obedient and nodded, her fingernails broken in her palm. “Ericko, do you think Mr. Harris will forgive me!

Ericko didn’t answer directly but said softly, “Don’t worry about his attitude. Just focus on doing what you should do.

Vanessa wanted to say something else, but Ericko’s phone suddenly rang. He nodded to Vanessa and then walked towards the balcony on the venue’s second floor.

Secing Ericko alone, Maggie couldn’t care about Nathael in front of her. She withdrew her gaze and said hurriedly, “I’m glad you’re okay. I have something urgent to attend to, so… excuse me.

As soon as she finished speaking, Maggie chased after Ericko.

Ericko was a crucial part of Vanessa’s impersonation of her identity and becoming a member of the

Adams

If she approached Ericko rashly, it would only arouse suspicion. So, she had to make him suspicious on his

Watching her figure pass by, Nathael’s fingertips twitched slightly, subconsciously wanting to keep her, but in the end, he just turned around and watched her leave, doing nothing.

faint fragrance. Joseph’s figure passed through the crowd

of self–morkery flashed in Nathack’s eyes.

Joseph showed up. No wonder

his heart, turned, and walked outside the banquet halli

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lit a cigarette and placed it in his mouth,

asked. “Are you

hear

Ericko holding a glass

raised her eyebrows. Perfect

didn’t hesitate any longer and hurried towards him as if there was something

The glass of wine in Ericko’s hand instantly spilled on both of them,

I’m sorry.

“Are you okay?”

voices sounded simultaneously. Ericko instinctively reached out to steady her just as Maggie looked

beautiful face in front of him, Ericko was momentarily stunned, feeling strange and indescribable.

Maggie spoke again, pulling Ericko

said while bending down to pick up

match her black dress, Maggie had chosen a shiny silver–white handbag as an accessory. Now, the lock of the handbag was half–open,

fell on the jade pendant in the bag, and then he looked at Maggie. “There’s a jade pendant

jade pendant, examining it closely. “My mother left this

The jade pendant was radiant and delicate, bearing a striking resemblance to

looked at Ericko. “Your clothes…” she began.

to be a dignified gentleman, but there was also a hint of aloofness that made it

red wine had spilled on the front of his suit, leaving a

stain.

me and this lady,” Ericko said calmly, making a decision on the spot. He noticed that

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Maggie said

the guest rooms and leisurely changed her

her previous one but with an additional shoulder sleeve design. The V–neck extended outward, connecting

changing. Maggie opened the door and saw Ericko waiting

that the clothes fit well. Ericko warmly said, “I apologize for staining your dress. If it’s convenient, you can leave your contact information. I will have it cleaned

daze as she looked at Ericko in from of

this man really her

was elegant, gentle, meticulous, and polite.

an effort to understand him. Instead, she had plotted against him multiple times. Along with Nathael’s

her previous life, Maggie felt a sharp pain in her