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Chapter 175 Be Cautious in Trusting Others.
As Ronald was transported to the ambulance, reporters swarmed the entrance to the Camerons‘ estate, their cameras flashing relentlessly.
Despite the efforts of the Cameron family’s drivers and security personnel, they struggled to hold back the
press.
Without the timely assistance of the estate’s property management team, the family might have found themselves trapped within their own home that day.
Maggie mustered her energy and continued to wait outside the hospital for a long while.
It was not until she was assured that Ronald was not in any grave danger, merely suffering from a bout of acute stress, that she finally went home to rest.
Maggie slept until the afternoon, and although she had not had enough sleep; she was awakened by a phone call.
“Maggie, there’s a client who specifically requested your expertise for a meeting”
Maggie, groggily waking from her slumber, brushed her unkempt hair aside and inquired hoarsely, “Which project is it?”
“The project concerns a villa, and the client has specifically asked for you to oversee it.”
Detecting her hesitance, the person on the other end of the line spoke more gently.
Regaining her composure, Maggie responded, “Fine, I’ll arrive in thirty minutes.”
She was taken aback that, amidst the recent turmoil with the Camerons, there were still individuals approaching her for design work.
While handling a villa’s renovation and design was not a large–scale project in her view, her affiliation with. the Camerons‘ business meant she felt oblir d to accept when specifically requested.
Maggie made quick work of getting ready and drove to Milware Design.
The design firm, a branch of the Cameron enterprise, might not have been large, but it had carved out a niche for itself with upscale designs, undertaking projects valued in the millions.
Despite the Camerons initial hesitation to assign her a leading role, Maggie’s collection of domestic and international accolades and her impeccable reputation eventually secured her the position of head. designer.
Enjoying relative freedom, the company also leveraged this aspect as a selling point to attract clients.
Half an hour later, Maggie had changed into a beige suit and arrived punctually at the Milware Design.
Likely influenced by the events of the previous day, the entire floor was almost exclusively occupied by Milware’s employees, with hardly any clients in sight. The few who were present seemed to have been affected too, evidently there to cancel their orders,
Chapter 175 Be Cautious in Trusting Others.
Maggie silently assessed the situation, concluding that the impact on the Camerons was even more significant than anticipated. Of course, she considered this a favorable development,
Redirecting her attention. Maggie made her way to Milware’s reception room.
In the spacious reception room, a receptionist was accompanying a young man, browsing through Milware’s design portfolio while providing explanations in a gentle voice.
As Maggie entered, the receptionist promptly stood up, greeting her with, “Maggie, you’re here.”
Maggie nodded in acknowledgment before turning her gaze to the client beside the receptionist. She momentarily paused upon recognizing him–a face pale and slender, radiating a gentle, youthful vulnerability.
It’s him.
What’s his name again?
The name quickly came back to her–Timmothy Yonathan-
“Hello, Maggie,” Timmothy greeted her with a warm smile. Content is © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.
“Hello, Mr. Yonathan, Maggie replied, returning the greeting.
Upon realizing the familiarity between Maggie and Timmothy, the receptionist noted, “No wonder he was so adamant about meeting with you,” before discreetly leaving the room.
Maggie was momentarily taken aback at the sight of Timmothy, her memories of him intertwined with the conversation they had shared and the friend he had mentioned.
Now seated across from him, Maggie posed a composed question, “Mr. Yonathan, is there a house you need renovating?”
Timmothy, clad in a casual white shirt that highlighted his lean build, seemed a touch pale, possibly indicating he was not in peak health. His skin bore the faint sickliness of someone who had not
seen much sun, yet his eyes sparkled with an intensity akin to the sun itself, radiating an aura of innocence and purity.
Timmothy responded with a gentle smile,” u can call me Timmothy or Tim. I made a special trip to meet with you today.”
Maggie acknowledged this with a nod.
Reminiscing about their previous encounter, Maggie could not resist asking. “Did the model you mentioned last time break again?”
Timmothy’s laughter emerged, amused by her slightly anxious question.
“Have you lost something?” he then inquired with genuine concern, his gaze soft and non– threatening. somehow stirring a protective feeling in her.
“What could I have lost?” Maggie whispered, her mind racing to remember.
It was only after a brief pause that Timmothy placed a red bracelet on the coffee table before Maggie. She was caught off guard, her eyes lighting up with a fleeting spark of happiness.
Chapter 175 Be Cautious in Trusting Others
The bracelet, a purchase she had made alongside Nathael, had been a source of distress after its loss, only to be unexpectedly recovered.
Maggie lifted the bracelet, her surprise evident. “Thank you! Where did you find it?”
“After leaving last time, I realized a piece of the model was missing, so I returned to look for it Surprisingly, I found this red bracelet near the missing fragment. It’s yours, isn’t it?” Timmothy explained, a note of uncertainty in his voice.
Feeling a lump form in her throat, Maggie nodded. “Yes, it’s mine. Thank you.”
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The joy of finding something once thought permanently lost, especially an item of sentimental significance like the matching bracelet with Nathael, was unparalleled.
Seeing her confirmation, Timmothy’s smile widened. “I’m glad it’s rightfully returned to you.”
“So, was returning this bracelet the specific reason you sought me out?” Maggie questioned.
“Partially. I attempted to reach you through the number you gave, but it was always out of service. By chance, I needed some design work for a suite and came across your profile online, which led me here directly,” Timmothy affirmed with a nod.
Maggie was momentarily surprised by his response.
Out of service?
She was certain she had saved Timmothy’s number correctly.
Upon checking her phone, Maggie found no missed calls but did notice Timmothy’s number was on the blocked calls list.
Feeling slightly embarrassed as she touched her nose.
Maggie wondered why Timmothy’s number was blocked, making it seem like she had deliberately ignored his attempts to contact her.
With a composed demeanor, Maggie removed the block on Timmothy’s number, remarking. “This call- blocking feature seems a bit unreliable.”
Timmothy’s response came with a smile, “It might be because my number has been registered overseas for a long time, and a friend once used it to apply for a loan,”
The explanation took Maggie by surprise, not quite what she had expected.
“For a loan?”
Timmothy’s smile dimmed slightly under the weight of the memory, yet he managed to maintain his composure as he explained to Maggie, “Indeed, a classmate of mine used it for some not–so–legal dealings, which unfortunately led to my personal information being compromised.”
Maggie found herself momentarily speechless, the complexity of the situation sinking in. It reminded her that the pain of betrayal by someone close, a supposed friend, was a bitter reality many face.
After a short pause, Maggie looked earnestly at Timmothy and offered a piece of advice, “Be more careful with whom you place your trust in the future.”
Chapter 175 Be Cautious in Trusting Others
Meeting her gaze with clear, innocent eyes. Timmothy responded with a gentle smile. “Regardless, that’s
all behind me now.”