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Chapter 107 Are You Mad at Me?

“I do. Mrs. Adam, you’ve got it twisted. I’m not into Ericko like that,” Maggie quickly set the record straight thinking back to what Nathael had said last night.

She wondered why he did push her a little harder because she would have said yes if he did.

Yet, deep down, she knew it would always be him.

Despite her own second–guessing, Maggie could not imagine being with anyone else.

Hearing this, Fiona felt a bit let down and went straight for the jugular with her next question, catching Maggie off guard, “So, when are you going to break it off?”

Phillip cleared his throat loudly.

Phillip could not stand to watch anymore and had to say something.

Ericko, feeling a headache coming on, was shocked to hear Maggie had a boyfriend, especially since Nathael did not strike him as the type to charm someone like her.

Fiona, though, seemed to really hit it off with Maggie, diving into deep conversation. Maggie, enjoying the vibe, stayed close to her mom, keeping her company and making sure she was having a good time.

Ericko watched the scene unfold with gentle eyes.

Remembering Nathael mentioning her stomach troubles and skipping breakfast, he quickly arranged for a breakfast delivery.

Initially feeling out of place, Maggie was persuaded by Fiona and Ericko to join them for the meal.

Time seemed to speed up as they enjoyed their morning.

When Fiona appeared slightly tired, Maggie decided it was time to say goodbye.

Grasping her hand, Fiona offered a heartfelt invitation, “Drop by my place sometime or come see me at work. Our home might not be filled with much, but our jewelry

ollection is vast. Pick anything you fancy.”

Maggie listened to Fiona’s generous words, yet her smile faltered.

Her family had always been kind–hearted.

life, her actions brought them undeserved distress, preventing them

ensuring their downfall was

final moments. Still, she puzzled

her out of the hospital room,

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happen soon,” Maggie

t

caution, “Take your time with

yet he could not ignore the fact that Maggie was his sister.

differ. However, his

Maggie quickly came

regard for her both in this

offered a smile, choosing to keep his thoughts to himself, “Alright, I’ll take your

recalling her past endeavors for Joseph. She quietly confessed, “Truth is, my judgment

veered towards their

just got a call from the Camerons asking me to come back. They’re gearing up to debut the new jewelry

moment before adding. “They’re really pushing the timeline, and Vanessa moving in with the Adams is a big reason why the jewelry

like before, Vanessa had found her way into

Madam Adam’s protection, her

plan to do?” Ericko’s voice was soft, curious about

intently,

shady contacts, and started out as an enforcer in the nightlife. However, his bold

smuggling, finding success. Initially, his dealings were varied, but recently, he focused on timber

the

to

smile was an acknowledgment, “Exactly, it seems you’re quite informed

involvement in lucrative areas had drawn attention from higher–ups, posing a threat to his operations. Maggie had Leo dig into this, and the intel confirmed her recollections from

brink of being caught, and his activities were monitored closely, just waiting for the right moment to act.

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her previous life, someone else had inadvertently set a trap for Shawn, but this time, the Camerons were unwittingly laying the groundwork, which suited Maggie just fine.

preparations,” Ericko confirmed, signaling

the ball, brought Maggie a sense of ease. She shared further, “Beyond just getting the goods, I’m planning to double down on the design drafts