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..

he protected her, she wanted to shield him.

admitting, I’m not the saint you think

whiff of the crisp cedar scent on him and murmured

twinkled with delight

stepped

seething with rage like a raging bull, hurled a hefty ashtray towards Maggie. With a 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 you

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Nathael acted swiftly and pulled her out of harm’s

the ashtray crashed to the ground near Maggie’s feet, sending glass shards flying everywhere.

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

she asked. “Are you alright? Did you get

quietly. Tm fine.”

her displeasure, Maggie faced Mary and addressed

your past life to end up in the Camerons!” Mary snapped, her anger boiling over.

man come from? You still have the audacity to bring someone home after the stunt you pulled?!

scrutinized Nathael

dark blue suit and a crisp white shirt. He had only a wristwatch and a thin red string as accessories,

luxury brands, and she couldn’t see his watch clealry due to

very experienced, she could sense his authority. His intense g down her spine, filling

scratched Nathael’s palm, silently communicating

calling you a kept

gaze sent chills

mad about the competition, but I really didn’t mean to … Maggie tiptoed around

her the necklace she wore,

a warning from

to stay silent, using Mary as a tool to send a message.

to think that having Nathael’s support meant

always playing mind games.

the excuses! If Luster Corporation fails, you’ll

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

was almost all her

direct her anger towards Ronald and Noah and