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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.

them undeserved distress, preventing them from finding happiness. Why

ensuring their

her, he would have never left their side until her final

her out of the hospital room, the two walked through the

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it seems like it’ll happen soon,” Maggie admitted,

t

caution, “Take your time with this, he might not appreciate

Nathael was not that kind of person, yet he could not ignore

feelings been directed elsewhere, perhaps his counsel would differ. However,

that to me,” Maggie quickly

for her both in this lifetime

keep his thoughts to himself,

was struck by a sense of regret, recalling her past endeavors for Joseph. She quietly confessed, “Truth

veered towards their professional lives.

call from the Camerons asking me to come back.

took a moment before adding. “They’re really pushing the timeline, and Vanessa moving in with the Adams is a big reason why the jewelry company is getting off the ground so quickly.”

Vanessa had found her

Madam Adam’s protection, her tendency to

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

walking, looking at him intently,

contacts, and started out as an enforcer in the nightlife. However, his bold actions, keen eye, and sharp intellect soon elevated

recently, he focused on timber and jewelry, aligning him with the Adams‘ main

the industry, understood.

to use him to ensnare the Camerons,” he surmised.

acknowledgment, “Exactly, it seems you’re quite informed too.

to his operations. Maggie had Leo dig into this,

his activities were monitored

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trap for Shawn, but this time,

of the preparations,” Ericko confirmed, signaling his grasp of Maggie’s strategy.

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