Chapter 108 All Men Are Like This

Nathael’s continued silence led Maggie to attempt appeasement by sending a GIF of two cuddling teddy. bears, hoping to lighten his mood.

However, his lack of response persisted.

Maggie felt a surge of irritation. She could grasp that he might be upset, but the depth of his silence puzzled her.

Shouldn’t there be space for discussion even in the face of weighty issues?

Maggie began to doubt if Nathael was genuinely upset.

In the end, she closed WhatsApp, deciding against further messages.

It seemed to her that pleasing this man was becoming an increasingly difficult task.

An hour later, Maggie was back at school, picking up a few necessities before making her way to the Cameron residence.

The Camerons were engaging in their typical behaviour, which, from Maggie’s perspective, only worked in her favour.

Only through their chaos could she find her opportunity.

Upon her arrival at the Camerons, she encountered Vanessa as well. Olivia’s welcome was lukewarm at best but tolerable.

Joseph was affectionately holding Vanessa, enjoying the fruits she fed him, creating a scene of domestic bliss.

Vanessa’s reaction upon noticing Maggie was one of guilt; she quickly got up from the couch, her actions betraying a sense of panic as she stole guilty looks towards Maggie.

The overacted and forced display made Maggic involuntarily roll her eyes.

Joseph stayed put, locking eyes with Maggie while signaling Vanessa to reclaim her seat. “Why did you get up? Sit down.”

Joseph, this doesn’t feel right.”

Vanessa glanced nervously towards Maggie, her hesitation evident.

laugh, “If he tells you to sit, then sit. Why the long face? I’m not going

Despite her gentle demeanour, Vanessa’s reluctance was

on his lap instead. Cuys enjoy that,” Maggie offered with a

taken aback, unprepared for Maggie’s bold proposal.

to sit on Joseph’s lap in the Camerons‘ presence would

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real intentions were apparent.

where Vanessa chose to sit, Maggie’s comment noticeably soured Joseph’s

take him

irritation, opting

had been tough for the Camerons in the construction sector, with

role was pivotal in this

her to make a strong impression on Philip and his wife, aiming for her to be taken under

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her current standing, they had to nurture a bond

driven to excel and align her efforts

such expertise, he would not have succeeded in

Vanessa over was a tactic to

tried reaching out to Maggie, bombarding her with calls and messages, but she blocked

irritation mounted upon witnessing Maggie’s

Vanessa’s voice was soft.

my girlfriend now,” Joseph declared, his tone icy.

heart soared at his words, marking a significant moment where Joseph openly recognised her after such an

at Maggie, Vanessa could not hide her sense of

and wished her luck, musing silently about the Cameron family’s inherent kindness.

here. Is everyone here? Let’s all sit,”

he

greeted with a nod.

step out?” After that, Master Cameron made sure the room was private before addressing his family, “This meeting is to discuss our strategy

our focus into two key areas. The first part will cater to the wider market with our general

consumer

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