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Chapter 101
Chapter 101
Chapter 101 The Lack of Integrity
Jimmy’s smile diminished slightly by hearing that name, and his attractive almond eyes became calm and profound.
“Bye.” Nathal gathered his clothing, showered, and made plans to seck her out.
Thirty minutes later, Maggie, deep in sleep, was jolted awake by the sound of her ringing phone. Lifting her heavy lids, she glanced at the caller ID, saw Nathael’s name, and paused in surprise for a moment.
It’s 10:30; why would he be calling at such an hour?
Regaining her senses after a brief pause, Maggie slipped into a coat and moved to the hallway to pick up the call. “Hello.
A mix of nervousness and anticipation stirred within her.
“Your location?“came his voice, low and inviting, yet forthright and determined.
After a moment of silence, Maggie responded in a whisper, “Dormitory”
“Be downstairs in twenty minutes, Nathael instructed, his gaze dropping to conceal the shadows within his eyes. After that, he ended the call abruptly, leaving no room for objection.
Maggie stood, phone in hand, feeling somewhat bewildered.
Is he drunk?
With her head feeling light, Maggie peered out the window. Outside, a heavy rain lashed down, filling the night with its clamor.
Unbeknownst to her, the rain had started while she slept.
A fierce pain gnawed at her stomach; the combination of pizza and cold fruit wine had been delightful at the time but now left Maggie grappling with discomfort.
Maggie’s brow furrowed, and she turned to clamber back into her dorm bed, busying herself with her phone while lying down.
The time was already half past ten, edging closer to eleven.
The dormitory’s doors were locked at ten, and the dormitory supervisor was notoriously strict. Attempting to leave now would surely earn her a reprimand.
With the rain pouring outside, her desire to leave was even less.
The thought of meeting Nathael stirred within her an unexplained reluctance.
Not for any specific reason other than the memory of that day she had urged him to try the curry, which inevitably reminded her of a past life incident where her actions led to him losing an arm.
Maggie could not shake the feeling that she might be bad luck, especially for him.
Moreover, he had inadvertently caught the exchange she had with Ronald.
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Such a nuisance!
With a huff of frustration, Maggie drew the blanket over her head, overwhelmed by annoyance.
As she wavered, the twenty minutes slipped by, and before Maggie could settle her thoughts, a text from Nathael arrived, concise as ever, ‘Come down.
Maggie’s lips involuntarily pursed into a pout at his persistence.
After a brief pause, she decisively sent back a two–word reply, ‘Not going.”
Upon reading her message, Nathael’s response was a cold, amused chuckle.
What is she implying with that?
Did she assume she could simply overlook me in favour of someone new, like Ericko, to the extent of not even bothering with a pretext?
Moments later, Maggie’s phone buzzed once more. Answering in silence, she listened as the voice at the other end issued an ultimatum, “You have three minutes to show up or face the consequences.” Content © provided by NôvelDrama.Org.
Disbelieving. Maggie remained still on her bed, querying slowly, “What consequences?”
Nathael’s response came with a chuckle, “I’ve heard about your startups, the venture capital, and the jewelry firms.”
This revelation had Maggie sitting bolt upright, “Nathael, you lack integrity! As a self–reliant, solitary, and vulnerable woman who has painstakingly established her own business, I’ve put immense effort into my work. I won’t stand for it if you even think about harming my company!”
Her anger flared in an instant.
She was well aware of the Camerons‘ scrutinizing eyes, making her business journey challenging.
Nathael’s
‘s maneuver had her cornered immediately, branding him as utterly reprehensible in her eyes.
Without giving her another chance to retaliate, Nathael coldly counted down, “One minute and fifty–eight seconds remaining
With a heavy sigh and clenched teeth, Maggie ended the call, donned her coat, and rushed downstairs with her umbrella..
Nathael’s unpredictability was a dangerous wildcard.
While Maggie dramatized her response, underlying it was a profound trauma from her past life- witnessing him severely injured had left an indelible mark.
Her nightmares often revisited the horrifying scene of him, once dignified and gentle, now drenched in blood and rushed into surgery, his sleeve hanging empty, the warmth of his arm lost forever.
Deep down, Maggie could never admit that this fear haunted her the most.
She could not escape the fact that she had been his downfall.
Thus, as the nast seemed to loom again, her heart was filled with hesitation and fear, terrified that the
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disastrous version of herself might once more cause him harm.
Maggie apologetically asked Ms. Kosner, the dormitory supervisor, despite the supervisor being deep into her TV drama. “My stomach’s upset, and I need to get some medicine. Could you help me with the door?”
Ms. Kosner, initially irritable, softened upon seeing Maggic, “Oh, Maggie, what’s wrong with your stomach? Do you want me to get someone to accompany you?”
“No, it’s nothing serious. I ate too much earlier,” Maggie assured her.
“Well, make sure you come back soon. I’ll leave the door open for you, Ms. Kosner offered, revealing a fondness for Maggie.
It was true.
Maggie had always been a beloved figure around, frequently interacting with Ms. Kosner. Her commendable grades, pleasing appearance, and charm had naturally endeared her to many, including Ms. Kosner, who had contemplated introducing her to a relative but never found the right moment.
“It’s okay, Ms. Kosner. I might return late, so I’ll head to a friend’s place instead.”
Maggie declined politely, not wanting to impose and uncertain when she would return.
“Fine, take care.” Ms. Kosner advised.
After expressing her gratitude, Maggie stepped out into the rain. Not far away, she noticed a black Maybach parked, its interior light cutting through the downpour, creating a misty ambiance around it.
Maggie folded her umbrella and slid into the passenger seat.
“Mr. Harris, what brings you out to see me so late? Is it something urgent?” she inquired, turning towards the man beside her. His appearance was slightly messy, his hair damp, and then she noticed something.
Maggie halted, her gaze lingering. Even in the muted light, she could discern the bruise adorning the corner of his eye. It was not glaringly evident, yet unmistakable due to the blood clot, a silent testament to a recent scuffle.
“Were you injured?” Maggie asked gently; her curiosity led her to probe the bruise.
Nathael responded with an angry chuckle.
Indeed, she had a way with words. So, Ericko did not measure up to him, yet in her descriptions, he was rendered insignificant, huh?
Was Nathael that useless?
The moment her cool fingers brushed against his heated skin, Nathael quickly seized her wrist and shifted her from her seat next to him.
Maggie let out a surprised cry, finding herself suddenly positioned on his lap, an awkward situation unfolding.
Regrettably, she was clad in a skirt with only a coat draped over it.
“Please, let me go…
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However, before she could finish, Nathael firmly held her chin and decisively silenced her with a kiss, exhibiting a controlling demeanor.
The kiss was cool and gentle, contrasting sharply with the intense warmth and firm hold of his hand. around her waist. Maggie’s instinct was to pull away, yet she found herself immobilized.
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Trapped in the confined space, her back pressed against the steering wheel, her proximity to him was undeniable. The thin barrier of their clothing did little to obscure the firmness of his physique from her.
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