Let’s start all over again,shall we?

Chapter 130 She Is Willing

Vanessa’s cheeks flushed, then drained of colour, sensing a stark change in Maggie’s demeanour. It seemed- a deliberate effort to complicate matters for her.

Trapped inside the vehicle, Vanessa’s eyes appeared red and swollen, lending her a sorrowful expression as tears cascaded down her checks.

As Maggie noticed the tears streaking her cheeks, she plunged into profound contemplation.

It seems

tears at ere’s still something to glean from Vanessa. At the very least, she doesn’t possess the skill to shed

“Maggie, Vanessa and I both agreed to what happened between us. If you find it hard to accept, there’s no need to complicate things for her. If you’re upset, aim your emotions at me.”

Joseph’s words dripped with frostiness as he felt the weight of his duty as a man to confront the situation.

“You?” Maggie sneered at him and responded directly, “I have no interest in further interaction with you. Why would I blame you? Or perhaps you are willing to forsake everything for love and rush to Vanessa’s aid?”

Joseph frowned, saying firmly, “Don’t be obstinate. This isn’t the time for outbursts. The future of Luster Corporation hangs in the balance at this moment. We can delve into this matter further after we return.”

Witnessing his typical facade of hypocrisy, Maggie felt disgusted.

Stripped of the veil of childhood memories and the countless times he had come to her aid, Joseph meant nothing to her.

Being a designer, she upheld the utmost aesthetic standards.

At that instant, she came to the stark realisation that Joseph’s presence was utterly abhorrent to her.

“You’re overanalysing. I don’t harbour such a trivial grudge, especially towards you. The success of Luster Corporation is important, but your betrayal of emotions and open affairs is also significant. Have Mom and Dad instilled deceitfulness and duplicity in you all these years??

Maggie smiled, her crimson lips forming a sardonic curve as she spoke frankly.

Joseph’s countenance grew sombre, his discontent clearly visible.

the past, but Maggie, it was you who turned me away. I’m just an ordinary

he experienced a sense of

deemed his own, yet was barred from, sparking an unfulfilled longing. The sensation was undeniably vexing and discomfiting.

the streets won’t refuse you. They’ll even lie down, ready to

casting a meaningful glance at Vanessa, and then said, “And

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pair of morally bankrupt and shameless scoundrels, truly made for

lips tightened, her

compared me to those

You’ve had Joseph’s attention for so many years. He’s been kind to you, but what about you? Are your feelings for him real now? Do you have any residual affection

Maggie was speechless..

she uttering? Clearly,

he treated me well, it was

indescribable sharpness to her, a cold beauty reminiscent of a

distant, yet unquestionably

there. She had to be cautious with her words, so how could she ever hope

a call from Ronald came in. Joseph pushed aside his inner turmoil

“Dad.”

everything? Are you almost there?”

restarted the car.

rather obstinate and challenging to connect with. If you manage to win her over, she’ll be very welcoming.

“I understand.”

are out too, but this time it’s primarily you and Vanessa. However, with more people, come more chances. If things don’t go smoothly, you two can strategise and ensure

reassured, with Vanessa adding. “Uncle, rest assured. I’ve done some research on Annie’s tastes beforehand. I’m acquainted with a

charming European–style architecture evoking memories of Nathael Harris, whether she liked

desires? What

my previous life, despite his protection, he never once made a romantic

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around it. Had they truly spent the

card in her bag, and instantly, the entire