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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.

figure passed through the crowd

a touch of self–morkery flashed in Nathack’s

up. No

his heart, turned, and walked

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it in his mouth, his eyes becoming gloomy.

“Are you feeling

hear

second floor, she saw Ericko holding a glass of

her eyebrows. Perfect timing.

any longer and hurried towards him as if there was something

bumped into each other. The glass of wine in Ericko’s hand instantly spilled on both of them, and Maggie’s handbag fell to the

I’m sorry.

“Are you okay?”

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

was momentarily stunned, feeling strange and

pulling Ericko back from his thoughts.

pick up Maggie’s handbag that had fallen

an accessory. Now, the lock of the handbag was half–open, revealing a jade pendant with a magpie landing

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

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

jade pendant was radiant and delicate, bearing a

her belongings and looked at Ericko. “Your

grace. He appeared to be a dignified gentleman, but there was also a hint

Ericko noticed that red wine had spilled

stain.

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

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Maggie said

guest rooms and leisurely changed her clothes.

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

the door

it’s convenient, you can leave your contact information. I will have it cleaned

felt a sense of daze as she looked at Ericko in from of her.

really her brother?

was elegant, gentle, meticulous, and

her previous life, she never made an effort to understand him. Instead, she had plotted

life, Maggie