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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.

passed through the crowd in the direction where

of self–morkery flashed in Nathack’s

it was because Joseph showed up. No

suppressed the irritation in his heart, turned,

| Despise The

and placed it in

“Are you feeling

hear him answer,

floor, she saw Ericko holding a glass of wine

her eyebrows.

any longer and hurried towards him as if there was

glass of wine in Ericko’s hand instantly spilled on both of them, and Maggie’s handbag

I’m sorry.

“Are you okay?”

Ericko instinctively reached out to steady her just as Maggie looked up and met

stunned, feeling strange and indescribable. It was very peculiar, somewhat exciting, and seemed

Maggie spoke again, pulling Ericko

pick up

the handbag was half–open, revealing a jade pendant with a magpie landing on a branch, lipstick, and a mobile phone.

fell on the jade pendant in the bag, and then he looked

nodded and took out the jade pendant, examining it closely. “My mother left this to me,

radiant and delicate, bearing a striking resemblance to the one that belonged to

put away her belongings and looked at Ericko. “Your clothes…” she began.

He appeared to be a dignified gentleman, but there was also a hint of aloofness that made it difficult to approach him.

noticed that red wine had spilled on the

stain.

a decision on the spot. He noticed that Maggie’s dress

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Maggie

followed Ericko to the guest rooms and leisurely

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

the door and saw

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 and returned to you.”

sense of daze as she looked at

really her

was elegant, gentle, meticulous, and

life, she never made an effort to understand him. Instead, she had plotted against him multiple times. Along with Nathael’s

she thought about her previous life, Maggie felt a sharp pain in her heart.