Chapter 395 The Plan

The next day, around noon.

Maggie slept in until the sun was high up, only to be jolted awake by a text message. She sluggishly lifted her heavy ann to bloc

the sunlight streaming in, feeling like she’d just crawled out of a grave.

Everything hurt, a dull ache spreading throughout her body.

From her throat to her arms, from her mouth to her legs, her mind felt fuzzy and sluggish, like thick goo.

Her eyes were probably still swollen, making it uncomfortable to open them.

Just the thought of Nathael’s antics from last night made Maggie feel furious, her fingers trembling with anger.

She tried to push herself up from the bed, but as soon as she exert any force, she sucked i of cold air.

a sharp breath

There was a deep bruise on her wrist, now turning purple, and the couple’s red string bracelet on her wrist couldn’t hide it at all.

“D’mmit!”

Maggie couldn’t help but mutter, feeling like her whole body was as heavy as lead.

Noticing Nathael wasn’t around, Maggie grabbed her phone from the bedside table and checked it.

It was a message from Mia: ‘Maggie, is Nathael home today? I want to swing by!

Maggie quickly replied: Just woke up. Let me see. I’ll get back to you soon.‘

After a quick freshen–up, feeling a bit woozy, Maggie headed to the living room. Probably hearing some noise, as a servant emerged from the kitchen.

“Ms. Adam, lunch is ready. Would you like to have something else?”

The servant was holding the tray, unsure whether to set it on the coffee table or in the living room.

Maggie was taken aback. Nathael didn’t like servants coming upstairs.

live here and they usually came to clean or prepare meals when their boss was

Nathael?” she asked softly, her voice

her leg, quickly averting her eyes and lowering her head as if following strict

the office. He mentioned your could reach him by phone if needed.”

help but let out a soft chuckle, finding Nathael somewhat naive.

the breakup, considering his beastly behaviour last night, she

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the coffee table. Thank you,” Maggie said warmly, regaining

“Understood.

up to the window and took a glance downstairs.

or five well–dressed men scattered around, but she suspected there were more

who was about to head towards

ground floor,

and grabbed the railing,

sofa, wearing a

his face retained a youthful yet cold demeanour, giving off

he greeted briskly as

opportunity to test

thinking of heading out

Mr. Harris,” Nolan replied bluntly, cutting off further discussion.

for half an hour,” Maggie persisted, attempting to

Nolan stayed quiet, just lifting his eyes to meet Maggie’s. His face was blank without any expressions, clearly

“If Nathael won’t let

tone turned cold. “You need Mr. Harris‘

unsure

not feeling great, wanna swing by the hospital,” Maggie spoke up once more.

expression stayed the same as he

this, Mr. Harris that! What did Nathael offer you to make you

Nolan stayed silent.

his mind, he couldn’t shake

shivers down his

chilly. “Don’t linger

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taken aback for a moment,

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