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Chapter 318 He’s Been a Nuisance for a While

Maggie grinned a little. She knew that, given Ronald’s shrewd nature, he must be seething.

He could accept his son’s jealousy over a spat with a woman and his being less competent than Nathael.

But he absolutely couldn’t accept that his son betrayed his own family.

The idea that he exposed Ronald wanting Maggie to get close to Nathael to take advantage of him and never care about her would hit a nerve with him.

He would have a hard time believing that his son would be so foolish as to sell out his schemes for woman. Ronald would be filled not only with disappointment but also with embarrassment and rage.

Olivia was stunned for a few seconds, clearly not expecting her son to say such things.

Joseph was still mumbling on his bruised and swollen face, unable to get his words out properly.

Olivia watched anxiously, knowing that Sierra had already disappointed Ronald and Master Cameron; she couldn’t afford to lose Joseph too.

“Those words were nothing serious. Joseph cares deeply about you; that’s why he spoke without thinking,” Olivia quickly interjected.

Maggie shook her head, her expression stern. “No, Mom, that’s not right. Putting aside how much his words might have hurt Vanessa, just saying those things in front of Mr. Harris’s secretary was like openly challenging him. How could Nathael possibly let that slide?”

“Can’t you say something in defence of Joseph? After all, he is-

Before Olivia could finish, Maggie cut her off. She argued, “I have no idea Nathael would act against him, and there’s no evidence. Aside from that, what man could tolerate the things Joseph said? Dad, think about it. If someone told you that you were just having fun with Mom and never took her seriously, would you be able to accept that?”

Maggie quickly turned the argument towards Ronald, curious to see if he could bear it.

Ronald pursed his lips and said nothing.

Maggie lowered her eyes and said slightly disappointedly. “Dad, I don’t understand what has gotten into Joseph. How could he say such reckless things in front of Mr. Harris? If Nathael just swallowed his pride with so many witnesses, wouldn’t this become a topic of gossip later?”

Olivia furrowed her brow. She asked anxiously, “What do you mean by that? Why can’t you tell the good from the bad now?”

he had suffered unjustly, but he was the one who initiated this situation! He deserved it! How could I have fathered such

Joseph lying on the

darkness.

Camerons were indeed in a

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concealing his feelings.

a father more than

your genes: he’s certainly capable. He’s always been doing well, but his concern has clouded

this time

and glanced at Olivia. He mocked,

exactly where Maggie wanted them.

tears as she sobbed, “Ronald, what do you mean by that? You’re blaming me when Joseph was in this condition? Instead of

he just

He’s under a lot of pressure lately and isn’t in a good mood. Seeing Joseph in this state is hurting him more than anyone

returned to her room, where she relaxed for a

on the door. She opened it to find Lucas standing outside with his backpack

in,” she

in. As he entered, his usually stoic

here today?” she asked, her voice

feel a sense of family like she did. She’d invite him over often, thinking he could be part of the happy family she imagined.

not this time around.

visited much

the show. Joseph’s problem is more than just getting a good beating.” Lucas replied, sitting down on

the story. Maggie stood behind Lucas

across the keyboard, quickly bringing up a news page. The image that popped up was so obscene that it was

she exclaimed, rubbing her eyes in

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but the enlarged headline photo clearly showed Joseph–completely