Chapter 226 Boys or Girls

“Okay, no matter if Maggie’s caught on or not, we can’t just depend on her and Nathael’s relationship. I say we take a gamble. If the Adams can do it, why can’t we?”

“Are you thinking about taking out a mortgage with the Harrises?” Noah questioned.

“Yeah, if we don’t risk it, we’re doomed for sure. But if we do, there’s still a slim chance…”

They discussed for a while, figuring out which assets to use as collateral, which projects to invest in, and which celebrities to endorse.

Afterward, they all left the study one by one, and Maggie powered down her computer.

Sitting at her desk, lost in thought, she mulled over Master Cameron’s earlier words.

Suddenly, the phone rang, and Maggie glanced at it. It was Timmothy.

She checked the time subconsciously and realised she was supposed to meet him tomorrow.

Timmothy?”

“Hey, Maggie. His warm voice came through the line.

“What’s up?” Maggie asked gently.

I caught your performance at the competition today. You’re really talented at the piano. I never knew,” Timmothy said, standing by the window while looking out into the night.

Maggie felt a bit puzzled but couldn’t quite grasp it.

“I took lessons when I was younger and stuck with it. Before I knew it, here I am.” Maggie replied warmly.

“I love playing the piano too. I used to get sick a lot as a kid, and my family wouldn’t let me play outside, so I ended up reading books and playing the piano out of boredom, Timmothy reminisced.

Maggie chuckled. “Sounds a bit sad, but having plenty of time to spend sounds like a good thing.”

When she was taken in by the Camerons as a child, she had spent a long time striving to excel, trying to prove to the Camerons that they had made the right choice adopting her.

to prove herself and repay them back then.

ulterior motives. Ronald and Olivia already had their own children, so there was no need to adopt her.

experience what she shouldn’t

things wouldn’t be

had never heard such reasoning before. He never expected someone to view his secluded life

his life wasn’t so

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you need something from me?” Maggie interrupted the silence.

confirm if we’re still on for

confirming tomorrow’s

place at 2

data provided by other company executives. But since she was the lead designer, she needed to inspect the site personally to better understand Timmothy’s preferences and ideas for better

it is.” Timmothy agreed, then asked, “Can I come cheer you on at your next

expecting Timmothy to make

of them occupied by university students from

could come anytime.

me. If you like piano,

haven’t seen anyone else play as good as you, Timmothy said

and responded, “Thanks, but everyone has their own talents. Besides,

novice.

call and then took a shower before getting into bed. She opened WhatsApp and sent Nathael

kicking another cat’s behind, causing the other

text accompanying the sticker read, “The other party kicked your butt and said ‘not

after she sent the sticker, Nathael’s video

leaned back against the headboard, observing Nathael in the video with his slightly damp hair, seated at his desk going over documents. She

school and the Camerons keeping her occupied lately, Maggie

work.

Nathael still needed one more crucial gemstone for the sapphire he desired, and she had been searching for the perfect one

brave, huh?” Nathael’s voice broke the silence.

expressionlessly, I’ve been down

remark, Nathael chuckled softly and remarked, “Next time, I’ll get you

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sticker, this time a cartoon cat turning its head

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