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Chapter 101 The Lack of Integrity

Jimmy’s smile diminished slightly by hearing that name, and his attractive almond eyes became calm and profound.

“Bye.” Nathal gathered his clothing, showered, and made plans to seck her out.

Thirty minutes later, Maggie, deep in sleep, was jolted awake by the sound of her ringing phone. Lifting her heavy lids, she glanced at the caller ID, saw Nathael’s name, and paused in surprise for a moment.

It’s 10:30; why would he be calling at such an hour?

Regaining her senses after a brief pause, Maggie slipped into a coat and moved to the hallway to pick up the call. “Hello.

A mix of nervousness and anticipation stirred within her.

“Your location?“came his voice, low and inviting, yet forthright and determined.

After a moment of silence, Maggie responded in a whisper, “Dormitory”

“Be downstairs in twenty minutes, Nathael instructed, his gaze dropping to conceal the shadows within his eyes. After that, he ended the call abruptly, leaving no room for objection.

Maggie stood, phone in hand, feeling somewhat bewildered.

Is he drunk?

With her head feeling light, Maggie peered out the window. Outside, a heavy rain lashed down, filling the night with its clamor.

Unbeknownst to her, the rain had started while she slept.

A fierce pain gnawed at her stomach; the combination of pizza and cold fruit wine had been delightful at the time but now left Maggie grappling with discomfort.

Maggie’s brow furrowed, and she turned to clamber back into her dorm bed, busying herself with her phone while lying down.

The time was already half past ten, edging closer to eleven.

The dormitory’s doors were locked at ten, and the dormitory supervisor was notoriously strict. Attempting to leave now would surely earn her a reprimand.

With the rain pouring outside, her desire to leave was even less.

The thought of meeting Nathael stirred within her an unexplained reluctance.

Not for any specific reason other than the memory of that day she had urged him to try the curry, which inevitably reminded her of a past life incident where her actions led to him losing an arm.

that she might be

caught the exchange

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Such a nuisance!

Maggie drew the blanket over her

Maggie could settle her thoughts, a text from Nathael arrived, concise as ever,

involuntarily pursed into a pout

she decisively sent back a two–word reply, ‘Not

reading her message, Nathael’s response was a cold, amused

she implying

someone new, like Ericko, to the extent of not even bothering

listened as the voice at the other end issued an ultimatum, “You have three minutes to show up or face the

still on her bed, querying

your startups, the venture capital,

bolt upright, “Nathael, you lack integrity! As a self–reliant, solitary, and vulnerable woman who has painstakingly established her own business, I’ve put immense effort into my work. I won’t stand for it if you even think about

in an instant.

the Camerons‘ scrutinizing

Nathael’s

immediately, branding him as utterly reprehensible in her eyes.

Nathael coldly counted down, “One minute

a heavy sigh and clenched teeth, Maggie ended the call, donned

a

dramatized her response, underlying it was a profound trauma from her past life- witnessing him severely injured had left an indelible

and gentle, now drenched in blood and rushed into surgery, his sleeve hanging empty, the warmth of his arm lost

could never admit that this fear

not escape the fact that she had been his downfall.

the nast seemed to loom again, her heart was filled with

Lack of Integrity

of herself might once more

deep into her TV drama. “My stomach’s

initially irritable, softened upon seeing Maggic, “Oh, Maggie, what’s wrong with your stomach? Do you want me to get someone to accompany

it’s nothing serious. I ate too much earlier,”

door open for you, Ms. Kosner offered,

It was true.

naturally endeared her to many, including Ms. Kosner, who had contemplated introducing her to a

I might return late, so I’ll head to

not wanting to impose and uncertain when she

care.” Ms. Kosner advised.