Chapter 21 The Moon Is Beautiful Tonight.

Maggie paid no attention to Joseph’s thoughts. She would be pleased if he was so angry that he fell ill.

Just a few steps away, her phone suddenly rang.

Nathaelt

Without hesitation, she answered, “Hello, Mr. Harris?”

Nathael’s deep and clear voice came from the phone, “You left something at my place.”

Maggie was not surprised and asked, “Is it my handbag?”

Yes.

“Can I pick it up tomorrow?”

The jade pendant that proved her identity was in the bag, and she had intentionally left it there.

She had always wanted an opportunity to see him again.

“Turn around,” the man’s deep voice sounded. His tone was warmer than before.

Maggie was stunned for a few seconds. Subconsciously, she turned around and saw a black Maybach parked a little distance away from her on the small road in front of the apartment.

The street light cast a faint halo on the car, giving it a beautiful, glossy, luxurious, yet understated

appearance.

At this moment, Nathael leaned against the car door and bit a cigarette.

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His well–tailored dark suit exuded a deep and restrained elegance. However, his tie was loosely pulled low around his neck, and a few buttons on his shirt/were undone, adding a touch of charming recklessness.

For some reason, at this moment, Maggie thought of a phrase.

When the lights first come on, and people are bustling around, I can always spot you at first glance.

Ignoring everything else, she rushed towards Nathael. Her eyes filled with joy.

“Why are you here?”

She was genuinely happy but couldn’t explain why. It seemed she couldn’t help but feel happy whenever she saw him.

the cigarette in his mouth. A small and exquisite handbag

“Thank you.”

say

to make another trip, so she

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arrived or how much he had seen of her and Joseph. Maggie carefully recalled. When Joseph hadn’t left,

not far away but didn’t see

down. His clear and handsome face suddenly magnified several times. His tall figure cast a

you thank me?”

breath was warm,

stared at him blankly. She forgot to breathe for a moment, and her cheeks started to heat up.

should I

Offer myself?

to say that, Nathael would probably think she

thought she was crazy.

uncontrollable fondness for him. Yes, she liked him.

T-

“Mr. Harris, you’re too stingy. Even when delivering something, a thank you is required.”

his lips. His dark eyes stared at her while he said firmly, “You broke up with Joseph.”

see Maggie getting

thought he was just humiliating himself,

expect that Maggie and Joseph wouldn’t have a pleasant conversation. He could only guess the general idea because he was too far away to hear clearly. But no

slowly responded, “We

his eyes. His gaze at her became more

didn’t avoid it. She said directly, “I only feel gratitude and respect for Joseph. Of course, I might have

successfully caused Nathael’s face, which had just softened a

“But

turned his head away, unconsciously smiling without even realizing

people, even though he

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motive.

that he was

night,” Maggie spoke softly, not wanting to provide

wounds on him. How could she dare to hope that a few words would regain his trust in

a few more words with her, she would already feel content.

stopped and looked back at the man standing by the car. She tentatively asked, “Mr. Harris, would you like to come

obviously didn’t expect her

eyes for a few seconds. Then, he responded in a deep voice, “Maggie, do you understand

her red lips and said seriously. “Just for dinner.”

would come or not

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