Let’s start all over again,shall we?

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 bad luck,

caught the

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The Lack of

Such a nuisance!

frustration, Maggie drew the blanket over her head,

could settle her

into a pout

decisively sent back

response was a cold, amused chuckle.

she implying with

she could simply overlook me in favour of someone new, like Ericko, to the extent of not even bothering with a pretext?

buzzed once more. Answering in silence, she listened as the voice at the other end issued an ultimatum, “You have

Maggie remained still on her

a chuckle, “I’ve heard about your startups, the venture capital, and the jewelry firms.”

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 harming

anger flared in

the Camerons‘ scrutinizing eyes, making her

Nathael’s

maneuver had her cornered immediately, branding him as utterly reprehensible in her eyes.

chance to retaliate, Nathael coldly counted down, “One minute and fifty–eight seconds remaining

Maggie ended the call,

unpredictability was a

was a profound trauma from her past life-

now drenched in blood and rushed into

could never admit that

not escape the fact that she had been

seemed to loom again, her heart was filled with hesitation and

Lack

version of herself might once more cause him

deep into her TV drama. “My stomach’s upset, and I

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

too much earlier,”

the door open for you, Ms. Kosner offered, revealing

It was true.

interacting with Ms. Kosner. Her commendable grades, pleasing appearance, and charm had naturally endeared her to many, including Ms. Kosner, who had contemplated introducing

Kosner. I might return late, so I’ll head to a friend’s place

not wanting to impose and

Ms. Kosner advised.