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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.

Joseph’s figure passed through the crowd in the direction where she disappeared.

touch of self–morkery flashed

showed up. No wonder she was so

suppressed the irritation in his heart, turned, and walked

10 | Despise

a cigarette and placed it in his mouth, his

“Are you

she didn’t hear him

Ericko holding a glass of wine and

her eyebrows. Perfect timing.

and hurried towards

of wine in Ericko’s hand instantly spilled on both of them, and Maggie’s handbag fell to the ground, breaking the lock.

I’m sorry.

“Are you okay?”

out to steady her just as

in front of him, Ericko was momentarily stunned, feeling strange

sir, Maggie spoke again, pulling Ericko back from

while bending down to pick up Maggie’s

match her black dress, Maggie had chosen a shiny silver–white handbag as an accessory. Now, the lock of the handbag was half–open, revealing a jade pendant with a magpie landing on a branch, lipstick, and

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

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

help but frown. The jade pendant was radiant and delicate, bearing a striking resemblance to the one that belonged

her belongings and looked at Ericko.

and grace. He appeared to be a dignified gentleman, but there was also a hint of aloofness that

had spilled on the front of his

stain.

prepare a set of clothes for me and this lady,” Ericko said calmly, making a decision on the spot. He

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Maggie said

Ericko to the guest rooms and leisurely changed her

brought was a black gown, similar to her previous one but with an additional shoulder sleeve design. The V–neck extended outward, connecting

door and saw Ericko waiting outside.

clothes fit well. Ericko warmly said, “I apologize for staining your dress. If it’s convenient, you can leave your

sense of daze as she looked at Ericko in

this man really her

gentle, meticulous, and polite.

Instead, she had plotted against him multiple times. Along with Nathael’s compromise, she had pushed Ericko to become cold–hearted.

her previous life, Maggie felt a sharp pain