Let’s start all over again,shall we?

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.

We’ve invested a lot in this endeavor, but

went upstairs, she passed by

When she noticed the hickeys on her neck, her hand clenched tightly. Suddenly, an unexplainable anger surged within

moment, she turned around

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stood in the corridor, facing Sierra.

the dim light of the corridor, Sierra’s face, which was still somewhat attractive, appeared fierce. “Where did

who had left the marks on her, but she couldn’t help asking.

especially gentle to her

I need to

sleep with others. Have you no shame?”

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

Sierra knew her words were unfounded, but she

cold look and spoke in a detached tone, “Instead of worrying about these things, you should focus on how to win the next

play the piano for so long; I feel embarrassed for you,” Maggie said with a smirk, clearly

interested in a woman like you who throws herself at

with anger as her eyes reddened, looking like she might

losing

exactly what I want!

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

with a

was enraged. She pushed Maggie hard and raised her hand as if to slap

as she choked up. “Sierra, I know you want to

voice rang out. “Sierra! What are you

tears welling up. “Dad, this b*tch wants to take everything from

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

just said something completely different!” Sierra trembled with anger, feeling

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 to bear it!”

with toon

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