Let’s start all over again,shall we?

Chapter 219 The Kept Man

Nathael decided to take Maggie home to change clothes before heading out for lunch..

Later in the day, Danielle informed them that they didn’t need to attend the ceremony to confirm their advancement to the second round of the competition, but they had to watch the live broadcast at home or review the replay beforehand.

With the second round still a week away, Maggic felt no rush.

At 2 PM, Nathael dropped Maggie off at the Camerons‘ residence.

Just as Maggie was bidding him farewell, she watched as Nathael instructed Alex to retrieve several costly gifts from the car’s trunk.

Confused, Maggie asked, “What’s all this for?”

Nathael replied, his voice deep and firm as he gripped her hand tightly. “It’s time to pay a visit to your

parents.

His gaze softened as it met hers.

Maggie was momentarily taken aback, touched by his gesture.

Pay a visit to my parents? Bullsh*t!

He’s just trying to make sure I’m not mistreated by the Camerons.

By his presence. Nathael aimed to deter any attempts by Ronald or Master Cameron to cause trouble for

her.

Worried about potential eavesdroppers, Maggie hugged his waist and whispered, “Now that you’re here, Ronald will surely try to gain something from you.”

She didn’t want him entangled in the Camerons‘ affairs..

she

I’m not the

cedar scent on him and murmured softly, “But in my heart,

twinkled with delight

Maggie stepped

burning gaze, she barked, “You troublemaker! How dare you show your face here! The Camerons took care of you all these years, but you turned out ot be a backstabber! Now you think you’re all grown up, and you can do whatever

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Nathael acted swiftly and pulled her out

ground near Maggie’s feet, sending glass shards

her, Maggie escaped unharmed. However, she noticed several glass pieces had landed on Nathael,

alright? Did you

her quietly.

Mary and addressed her tentatively. “Aunt

me Aunt Mary! I don’t have a useless niece like you! I wonder what great things you did in your past life to end up in the Camerons!” Mary snapped, her anger boiling over. But as she spoke, she caught sight of a

the audacity to bring someone home after the stunt you pulled?! Have you no

scrutinized Nathael suspiciously.

in a dark blue suit and a crisp white shirt. He had only a wristwatch and a

outfit didn’t seem to be from luxury brands, and she couldn’t see his watch clealry due to

sense his authority. His intense g down her

scratched Nathael’s palm, silently communicating with

calling you a kept man.

gaze sent chills

I really didn’t mean to … Maggie tiptoed

Nathael had given her the necklace she wore, nor did she reveal that the man beside was

clear that Mary’s outburst was a warning from Ronald to

stay silent, using Mary as

was cautioning her not to think that having Nathael’s support meant she

the Camerons are always playing

the excuses! If Luster Corporation

felt a pang of heartache at the thought of her investment in

all her

her anger towards Ronald and Noah and with Olivia and Ronald protecting