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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 bad luck, especially for him.

the exchange she had

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Such a nuisance!

drew the blanket over

settle her thoughts,

lips involuntarily pursed into a

sent back

message, Nathael’s response was

is she implying

someone new, like Ericko,

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

still on her bed, querying

with a chuckle, “I’ve heard about your startups, the venture capital,

upright, “Nathael, you lack integrity! As a self–reliant, solitary, and vulnerable woman who has painstakingly established her

flared in an instant.

was well aware of the Camerons‘ scrutinizing eyes, making her

Nathael’s

immediately, branding him as utterly reprehensible

coldly counted down, “One minute and fifty–eight seconds remaining

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

was a dangerous

trauma from her past life- witnessing him severely injured had left an indelible

nightmares often revisited the horrifying scene of him, once dignified and gentle, now drenched in blood and rushed into surgery, his sleeve hanging empty,

down, Maggie could never admit that this fear haunted her the

not escape the fact that she had

heart was filled with

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of herself might once

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 the

irritable, softened upon seeing Maggic, “Oh, Maggie, what’s wrong with your

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

leave the door open for you, Ms. Kosner offered, revealing a fondness for Maggie.

It was true.

always been a beloved figure around, frequently interacting with Ms. Kosner. Her commendable grades, pleasing appearance, and charm had naturally endeared her

late, so I’ll head to a friend’s

not wanting to impose and uncertain when

take care.” Ms. Kosner advised.