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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.

she might

caught the exchange

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Such a nuisance!

of frustration, Maggie drew the blanket over

minutes slipped by, and before Maggie could settle her thoughts,

pursed into a pout at

a brief pause, she decisively sent back a two–word reply, ‘Not going.”

Nathael’s response was a cold, amused

is she implying with

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

as the voice at the other end issued an ultimatum, “You have three

on her bed,

chuckle, “I’ve heard about your startups,

lack integrity! As a self–reliant, solitary, and vulnerable woman who has painstakingly established her own business, I’ve put immense effort into

in an

of the Camerons‘ scrutinizing eyes,

Nathael’s

had her cornered immediately, branding him as utterly reprehensible

her another chance to retaliate, Nathael coldly counted down, “One minute and fifty–eight

Maggie ended the call,

a

it was a profound trauma from her past life- witnessing him severely

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

down, Maggie could never admit that this fear

that

loom again, her heart was filled with hesitation and fear,

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once

despite the supervisor being deep into her TV drama. “My stomach’s upset,

what’s wrong with your stomach? Do you want me to get someone to accompany you?”

too

door open for you, Ms. Kosner offered,

It was true.

Her commendable grades, pleasing appearance, and charm had naturally endeared her to many, including Ms. Kosner, who had contemplated introducing her to a relative but never

okay, Ms. Kosner. I might return late, so I’ll head to

wanting to impose and uncertain when she would

care.” Ms. Kosner advised.