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

sense of the Camerons ulterior motives. Ronald and Olivia already had their own children,

member who got to experience what she shouldn’t

be thrown away like garbage.

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

his life wasn’t so bad.

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Boys or

me?” Maggie

still on for tomorrow’s house viewing at 2

he’s confirming tomorrow’s plans.

your place at 2 PM?”

she needed to inspect the site personally to better understand Timmothy’s preferences and ideas for better design

PM it is.” Timmothy agreed, then asked, “Can I come cheer you

Timmothy to make

them occupied by university students from Aquapolis and company corporate groups, and some

Timmothy could come

There are plenty of talented performers besides me. If you like piano, you should definitely come watch. Maggie replied.

else play as

but everyone has their

novice.

bit, Maggie ended the call and then took a shower before

chose was a cartoon cat kicking another cat’s behind, causing

other party kicked your butt and said ‘not

she sent the sticker, Nathael’s

his slightly damp hair, seated

and the Camerons keeping her occupied lately, Maggie knew she needed to

work.

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

huh?” Nathael’s voice broke the

smirked and replied expressionlessly, I’ve

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

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momentarily for no apparent reason. She sent another playful sticker, this time a cartoon cat turning its head to look at him

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