Let’s start all over again,shall we?

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.

understand why she had to prove herself and repay them back then.

had a vague sense of the Camerons ulterior motives. Ronald and Olivia already had their own

got to experience what she shouldn’t have, she had to be obedient and useful.

things wouldn’t be thrown away like

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

life wasn’t

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me?” Maggie interrupted

to confirm if we’re still on for tomorrow’s house viewing at 2

confirming

at your place at 2 PM?” Maggie

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

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

Timmothy to make such a request.

by university students from Aquapolis

Timmothy could come

talented performers besides me. If you like piano, you should definitely come watch.

else play as good as you, Timmothy said

smiled warmly and responded, “Thanks, but everyone has their own

novice.

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

she chose was a cartoon cat kicking another cat’s behind, causing the other cat to cover its rear in surprise.

other party kicked your butt and said ‘not bad.”

sent the sticker,

in the video with his slightly damp hair, seated at his desk going over documents. She suddenly remembered that his birthday

school and the Camerons keeping her occupied lately, Maggie knew

work.

still needed one more crucial gemstone for the sapphire he desired, and she had been searching for the perfect one for some time now.

brave, huh?” Nathael’s voice broke

expressionlessly, I’ve been down that road

and remarked, “Next time, I’ll get you back.”

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