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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.

stunned for a moment, then saw the window roll

His eyes were deep, and his voice was low.

was stunned for a moment, not expecting Nathael to ask her

Nathael furrowed his brow, a hint of

myself.

went around to

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

cut to the chase, feeling that the suit she

realized he

mouth, momentarily

Familiar?

all. Even before today,

are we not

my blood–related

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 from

dark eyes were deep,

close proximity to her. His cold and handsome face was just inches away, seemingly

throat tightened, her heart beating rapidly.

“I don’t…

tried to explain in a soft voice but didn’t know

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

had ruined his reputation, caused a rift between

was implicated because of her and ultimately died

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Those

Mr

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

if Nathaci found out? How would he look at her then?

say, and even less did she want to speak.

managed to start anew. Those things

had clear goals, indeed, Nathael sneered with a hint of

eyes.

felt uncomfortably tight, a

he

with great kindness. For the sake of the Camerons‘ ambitions and Joseph’s desires, she had indeed schemed and

more calculations in getting close to Ericko, there were still

motives.