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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.

prepare well. We’ve invested a lot in this endeavor, but things seem to be worsening. I hope you

passed by

neck, her hand clenched tightly. Suddenly, an unexplainable anger surged within her.

next moment, she turned around and called out,

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the corridor, facing

was still somewhat attractive, appeared fierce. “Where did you sneak off to

marks on her, but she

man being especially gentle to her made Sierra feel miserable.

chuckled. “Do I need to

married, yet you shamelessly sleep with others. Have you no shame?” Sierra

her eyes cold. “I didn’t know you were so old–fashioned. Are you living

her words were unfounded, but

of worrying about these things,

I feel embarrassed for you,”

you who throws herself at him. You’re

as her eyes

she losing her

what I want!

moved closer, whispering in her ear. “So what if you’re a Cameron? Right now, you’re just a nobody. You’re useless to the Camerons, and

with a

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

I know you want to win. Don’t worry. I won’t steal

Ronald’s angry voice rang out. “Sierra!

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

looked down, smiling bitterly. “You’re overthinking it. I won’t take anything from

said something completely different!” Sierra trembled with

trying to contain his anger. “If you embarrass us again in the third round, you’ll be sent abroad. I won’t want to see you again. I won’t be able

toon debts

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