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.

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

went upstairs, she passed by

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

turned around and called out, “Maggie!”

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the corridor, facing

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

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

thought of the man being especially gentle to her made Sierra feel miserable.

I need to report

sleep with others. Have you no shame?” Sierra blurted out.

know you were

Sierra knew her words were unfounded, but

in a detached tone, “Instead of worrying about these things,

the piano for so long; I feel embarrassed for you,”

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 crushing

with anger as her eyes

losing her mind?

exactly what I want!

Right now, you’re just a nobody. You’re useless to

spoke with a

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

I know you want to win. Don’t

Ronald’s angry voice rang out. “Sierra!

it, tears welling up. “Dad, this b*tch wants to

“You’re overthinking it. I won’t take anything from this

just said something completely different!” Sierra trembled with

trying to contain his anger. “If you embarrass us again in the third round, you’ll be

had been very had lately with toon debts and too much pressure. Nothing was poing

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