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Chapter 13 Does It Concern You, Mr Harris?

The Adams chose not to directly intervene because it involved other people’s family affairs. Therefore, Ericko decided to call the police. Subsequently, both Vanessa and Gerald were taken to the police station. for mediation and investigation.

Having witnessed the absurd drama, Maggie felt a sense of satisfaction and immediately decided to leave the banquet.

As she stepped out of the hotel’s main entrance, a refreshing gust of night wind blew towards her, providing an indescribable coolness.

Feeling in a good mood, Maggie couldn’t help but think. Everything will change, won’t it?

At that moment, Ericko followed her outside and said gently, “Ms. Adam, there was no incident of a servant’s accidental death at the Adams. Could you please provide your mother’s name? I believe there might be some misunderstanding.”

Maggie stared at him for a while. Ericko didn’t rush her; his patient and gentle gaze met hers. There was an inherent persuasiveness in his demeanor.

After a moment, Maggie spoke softly, Jocelyn Quinlan.”

Ronald carefully arranged the identity and name of her mother. In her past life, she did investigate, but at that time, she didn’t suspect the Camerons, so her inquiry wasn’t thorough. What she found was what Ronald wanted her to discover.

After the investigation, it only deepened her hatred towards the Adams.

Ericko softly repeated the name as if searching through his memory, then looked at Maggie and said, “I’ve noted it down.”

Maggie nodded slightly and didn’t look at him again, fearing that her eyes might betray the hint of redness.

Suddenly, warmth enveloped Maggie’s shoulders as Ericko draped his suit jacket over her. He spoke gently, T’ll have someone escort you home.”

The sudden warmth made Maggie feel a sense of unreality for a moment.

Subconsciously, she looked at the gentle but somewhat distant man beside her, her throat tightening. She gently curled her fingers, which hung at her side, and said, “Mr. Adam, it’s not necessary. I have plans with friends.”

Is he my

brother?

He is a modest gentleman with a gentle demeanor.

In this lifetime, I will surely protect them well.

At that moment, Nathael’s car stopped across the street. He watched the woman standing at the door

After reaching the roadside, Maggie prepared to hail a taxi to go back.

up in front of her. Maggie was stunned for a moment, then saw the

His eyes were deep, and his voice

expecting Nathael to ask her to get in the car.

brow, a hint of

myself.

then decisively went around to the other

and the air carried a faint scent of cedar, his fragrance. Maggie turned her head to look

you quite familiar with him?” Nathael cut to the chase, feeling that the suit she

realized he was probably talking about

her mouth, momentarily unsure how to respond.

Familiar?

before today, I had hardly

we not familiar?

is my

silent, Nathael’s gaze turned even colder. He suddenly approached, his big hand pinching her chin, and his thin lips lightly parted. “What do you want

dark eyes

he was in close proximity to her. His cold and handsome face

her

“I don’t…

tried to explain in a soft voice but didn’t know where to start. Should she mention her

have the courage to speak. Could she tell him that she had harbored hatred

should she tell him that she had ruined his reputation, caused a rift between him and Ericko, and

he was implicated because of

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Those

Mr

moments, were foolish and ridiculous. They were the things that Maggie least wanted to mention.

what if Nathaci found out? How would he look

to say, and even less did she want to

had finally managed to start anew. Those things were the most unbearable secrets

have always had clear goals, indeed, Nathael sneered with a hint of sarcasm

eyes.

chest felt uncomfortably tight, a sour and bitter

wasn’t he right?

with great kindness. For the sake of the Camerons‘ ambitions and

in getting close to Ericko,

motives.