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.

a lot in this endeavor,

Maggie went upstairs, she passed by Sierra in

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

turned around and called out,

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in the

corridor, Sierra’s face, which was still somewhat

the marks on her, but she

especially gentle to her

“Do I need to

not even married, yet you shamelessly sleep with others. Have you

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

her words were unfounded, but she couldn’t help herself.

of worrying about these things, you should focus on how

I feel embarrassed for you,” Maggie said

try anything on Nathael. He’s not interested in a woman like you who throws herself at him. You’re just a joke to him,” Maggie added, exposing Sierra’s secret thoughts and then

as her eyes reddened, looking like she might

she losing her mind?

exactly what I want!

what if you’re a Cameron? Right now, you’re just

a hint of

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

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

out. “Sierra! What are you

b*tch wants to take everything from our family! She wants to take everything

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

just said something completely different!” Sierra trembled with

looked at her coldly, trying to contain his anger. “If you embarrass us again in the third round, you’ll be sent abroad.

toon debts

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