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Chapter 331 The Present

AL 6:00 PM, after having dinner with Nathael, Maggie was taken to the Camerons‘ mansion.

With the University’s Piano Competition only a week away, the atmosphere at home felt tense.

Joseph’s demeanour remained lifeless. After Maggie leaked the recording, Ronald was visibly disappointed, and lately, he hardly inquired about his well–being.

While Olivia urged Sierra to practice the piano, she also attended to Joseph, adding to the strained atmosphere. Moreover, there seemed to be some tension between her and Ronald, giving the house an air of decay.

“You’re home, Maggie,” Noah, sporting a smile, remarked upon Maggie’s return.

“Hello, Uncle Noah,” Maggie greeted, avoiding Noah’s scrutinizing gaze.

Seeing Maggie’s return, Ronald chimed in, “You’re back. How’s the preparation going for the upcoming round? Do you feel confident?”

Maggie paused before responding, “Dad, I learned to play the piano for a while, but due to lack of time and systematic learning, I don’t feel very confident.”

Sierra, who overheard, couldn’t resist sneering.

She wasn’t sure who that was meant for; to Sierra, it seemed as if Maggie was ciritizing her lack of practice.

“If that’s the case, Maggie, you must be a natural talent, since you’re self–taught and gifted,” Sierra quipped.

Maggie glanced at her and explained, “I did receive guidance from Mr. Dunphy a few times, but without structured learning and consistent practice, I’m bound to be rusty.”

Sierra sneered again, “You need to compose yourself for the third round. How’s your preparation?”

In the previous round, she managed to advance to the third round thanks to her grandfather’s

connections.

However, the third round focused on composing ability. Her grandfather had enlisted several experts to help her with arrangements, and she had been practicing diligently. She was confident of making a lasting impression.

Maggie smiled. “I’m still working on it.

this endeavor, but things seem to be worsening. I hope you give

Maggie went upstairs, she passed by Sierra in the hallway.

hickeys on her neck, her hand clenched tightly. Suddenly, an unexplainable

next moment, she turned around and called out,

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stood in the corridor, facing Sierra.

Sierra’s face, which was still somewhat attractive, appeared fierce. “Where

on her, but

man being especially gentle to her made Sierra feel miserable.

“Do I need to report to

not even married, yet you shamelessly sleep with others. Have you no

know you were so old–fashioned. Are you living in

unfounded,

detached tone, “Instead of worrying about

the same embarrassing mistakes. You’ve learned to play the piano for so long; I feel embarrassed for you,” Maggie said with a smirk, clearly trying to

not interested in a woman like you who throws herself at him. You’re just a

with anger as her eyes reddened, looking like she might

losing

exactly what

now, you’re just a nobody. You’re useless to the Camerons, and soon, everything in this

a hint of

Maggie hard and raised her hand as if to slap her.

choked up. “Sierra, I know you want to win. Don’t worry. I won’t steal your thunder…

voice rang out. “Sierra! What are you

it, tears welling up. “Dad, this b*tch wants to take everything from our family! She

overthinking it. I won’t

Sierra

again in the third round, you’ll be sent abroad. I

been very had lately with toon debts and

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