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..

her, she

not the saint you

a whiff of the crisp cedar scent on him and murmured softly, “But

delight

later, Maggie stepped through the Camerons‘ gate.

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 want, huh?! Why didn’t you wear the necklace your mom gave you? What was that thing around your

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swiftly and pulled her out of harm’s way.

near Maggie’s feet, sending glass shards flying

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

asked. “Are you alright? Did you get

reassured her quietly. Tm

Maggie faced Mary and

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 man standing

this? Where did this kept man come from? You still have the audacity to bring someone home after the

Nathael

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

and she couldn’t

Mary wasn’t very experienced, she could sense his authority. His intense g down her spine, filling her with

Nathael’s palm, silently communicating with

calling you

gaze sent chills

you’re mad about the competition, but I really didn’t mean to … Maggie

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

a warning from

using

that having Nathael’s support meant she could ignore the

the Camerons are always playing mind games.

excuses! If Luster Corporation fails,

a pang of heartache at the thought of

was almost all her

anger towards Ronald and Noah and with Olivia and Ronald protecting