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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.

not shake the feeling that she might be

he had inadvertently caught the exchange she had with

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Such a nuisance!

a huff of frustration, Maggie drew the

Maggie could settle her thoughts, a text from Nathael arrived, concise as ever, ‘Come down.

involuntarily pursed into a pout

decisively sent

message, Nathael’s response was a cold,

she implying with

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

Answering in silence, she listened as the voice at the other end issued an ultimatum, “You have three minutes to show up

Maggie remained still on her bed, querying

response came with a chuckle, “I’ve heard about your startups, the

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

in an

the Camerons‘ scrutinizing

Nathael’s

had her cornered immediately, branding him as utterly reprehensible

Nathael coldly counted

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

was a dangerous wildcard.

profound trauma from her past life-

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

never admit that this fear haunted

not escape the fact that she had been his downfall.

again, her heart was filled with hesitation

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might once more cause him

apologetically asked Ms. Kosner, the dormitory supervisor, despite the supervisor being deep into her TV drama. “My stomach’s upset, and I need to get some medicine. Could you help me with

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

I ate too

open for you, Ms. Kosner

It was true.

had naturally endeared her to many,

might return late, so I’ll head to a

to impose and uncertain when she

Ms.