Chapter 244 Giving You My Life

After half an hour, Maggie stepped out of the bedroom, her cheeks flushed and a hint of irritation in her demeanour, steadfasily rebuffing Nathael’s attempt to embrace her.

Observing the flurry of activity in the wardrobe, with five or six salespeople and representatives from different brands busy organising the closet, Maggie paused momentarily, absorbing the scene.

Her eyes widened in disbelief.

Could Nathael have lost his senses?

How much had he purchased?

His previously roomy closet, which had only filled a fraction of the space, was now bursting with vibrant women’s apparel and dresses.

Even the cabinet that housed his brooches, watches, and cufflinks was now overflowing with jewellery.

Maggie turned to the man walking behind her, her amazement palpable but unspoken. Eventually, she couldn’t help but inquire, “Nathael, just how much do you earn?”

Approaching her, Nathael enveloped her delicate hand with his large one, his voice resonating deeply ast he responded, “I’ll give it to you tonight when we get back.”

Maggie looked puzzled.

Give me what? Will he give me money?

“Aren’t you afraid I’ll steal all your money?” Maggie’s words came out in a blur. She asked with a hint of indignation creeping into her tone.

Are you so in love that you’ve lost your senses?

How could you let yourself be so easily misled?

I’ve misled and taken advan

of you so many times, and yet you’re ready to hand over all your wealth!

twirled her delicate and pale fingers, their smooth, round tips imparting a cool sensation

a hushed, resonant tone, “As I’ve mentioned previously, if you desire my life, it’s

in astonishment, and her voice was

deep, mesmerising gaze, she saw a resolve and fervour that bewildered her, as if he thought surrendering all could bind them together.

he would rather be broken into pieces, willing

flinch or evadé her gaze. He allowed her to scrutinise him. His dark

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defences and

vulnerable.

they

turned her head to look out the window,

dared not imagine what he might do if, six years later, she truly succumbed

repeat itself

heart was filled with both the warmth of unconditional love and the bitterness of being powerless.

she couldn’t help but wonder how much pain Nathael must have felt

later, Maggie and Nathael stepped into a

Nathael’s house, the club occupies a tranquil spot. With a policy of accepting only

wooden door embellished with two solid copper lion door knockers, reminiscent

came from a prestigious lineage of royal chefs. He originally cooked for state banquets during his younger days. The chef’s

he insisted on personally cooking two dishes when she was in a good mood. When he couldn’t manage, he had a

to take over.

who came here were mostly high–ranking officials and dignitaries. The privacy was excellent, and the atmosphere

with Maggie. He extended his hand to push the door, but Maggie felt a twinge of unease, perhaps due to her interactions with Clara in her past life.

disapprove of me, don’t put them in a difficult position,” Maggie

difficult for others to alter. In a past life, Clara was outraged upon learning that her accomplished son intended to marry a blind woman who had insulted and tarnished his reputation.

She empathised with her, putting herself in her shoes and

protective instincts of a mother. If it were her son, she feared she might have

lady of the upper class, refrained from ridiculing or tormenting her, despite any personal dislike she might have harboured. Instead, she defended Maggie whenever she faced

unfair treatment.

conflicts and differences, Clara ultimately succumbed

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