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Chapter 154 A Special Case
A few minutes later, Beth ended the call and returned to the side of the two. She looked embarrassed as she said, Tm sorry, thy friend suddenly had something come up and can’t join us. I’m wondering if I could join your table?”
Nathael was dumbfounded.
Maggie’s lips curled up, a hint of laughter sparkling in her eyes.
On the other hand, Nathael looked cold, clearly not pleased that his meal with Maggie had been interrupted.
As he was about to refuse, Maggie said, ‘Sure, it’s rare to encounter you, Ms. Bray. It’s fate.”
Seeing this, Nathacl didn’t say anything more and let her have her way.
She was never one to be bullied easily.
Beth was stunned for a few seconds, clearly not expecting Maggie to be the first one to agree.
However, she didn’t believe that Maggie had any good intentions.
Of course, Maggie indeed had no good intentions.
At the table, originally spacious enough for four people, Maggie and Nathael sat facing each other on opposite sides. As soon as Beth received permission, she naturally sat down beside Nathael.
Nathael furrowed his brow and spoke coldly, “Go over there.”
His outright refusal without courtesy made Beth’s cheeks stiffen, forcing her to stand up.
However, looking at Maggie in front of her, she didn’t want to sit beside this woman, so she called the waiter to add an extra chair to the side of the table.
Maggie couldn’t help but sigh. Beth was indeed persistent.
Nathael was giving no face at all. If it were her, she would have left in anger long ago.
Glancing at the dishes on the table, Beth spoke somewhat overbearingly, “The Scottish smoked salmon and the red wine braised beef in this restaurant are both very good. Ms. Adam, would you like to try them?” This content is © NôvelDrama.Org.
Seeing Beth act as if she were the host, Maggie readily agreed. “Sure.”
Beth immediately called the waiter and ordered an additional ribeye steak and Boston lobster.
After ordering, Beth withdrew her gaze and appeared familiar with Maggie, taking the initiative to speak, “Ms. Adam, are you accompanying Nathael on a project abroad?
Hm, very good.
She jumps straight to defining herself as a man’s accessory and playmate, somehow making it sound like there’s nothing wrong with that.
Chapter 154 A Special Case
Maggie found Beth more interesting than Vanessa, She inexplicably wanted to see how this well– born lady could keep her facade.
Upon hearing this, Maggic made a shy expression and glanced affectionately at Nathael across from her.
“Yes, there was an exchange opportunity at school. Initially, I didn’t want to come, but Nathael persuaded me to relax a bit, so I agreed. I didn’t expect him to follow along as well.”
Maggie spoke affectedly, with a hint of infuriating sweetness in the corners of her eyes and brows.
Well, facing a woman who covets Nathael, appearing so weak, helpless, and pitiful, what else can I do?
Of course, I need to infuriate her, infuriate her, or infuriate her!
“I’ve heard of you before. Being able to secure a spot for the school’s overseas exchange program shows how outstanding you are, Maggie said with a smile.
Maggie raised an eyebrow and looked at her with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile. “Sorry, but I haven’t heard of you.”
With that one sentence, she successfully stopped the conversation.
Nathael couldn’t help but curl his lips slightly. He unbuttoned his shirt and leaned back in his chair, revealing his sexy Adam’s apple.
Upon hearing this, Beth’s smile indeed froze for a moment. She was about to say something else when her gaze inadvertently caught sight of the red bracelet on Maggie’s wrist.
It was very delicate and simple, hardly even considered an accessory. Yet, the red half–piece against the woman’s slender and fair wrist was particularly eye–catching, making it hard to look away.
Beth instinctively looked to the other side at Nathael. It seemed like a flash of red on the hand where he wore his watch, but she didn’t have time to examine it closely.
Nathael ignored her and gently pushed the appetisers towards Maggie, saying, “Let’s eat first.”
Maggie smiled back at him, her eyes curved slightly.
At this moment, Beth couldn’t force a smile. It’s the same style of bracelet… Are they… already dating?
Nathael was never the type to wear such things voluntarily, but now…
“Ms. Adam, your bracelet is quite unique. I wonder what brand it is?” Beth tried to keep herself calm as she spoke with a smile.
Maggie paused and then extended her wrist to show Beth clearly. “This one? I bought it from a roadside vendor. I even gave Nathael one. Do you think it looks nice?”
The two chatted casually as if they were friends, but there was an undercurrent of tension between them.
Upon hearing this, Beth felt even more stifled. Did you buy it from a roadside vendor?
How could she dare to give him something like that, and yet he wore it!
It’s lovely. I didn’t expect Nathael to wear such a thing. I’ve never seen him wear anything like this from childhood until now. This is quite rare,” Beth said slowly.
Maggie pretended not to understand the implicit meaning in her words, showing no sign of annoyance. She spoke in the tone of someone experienced. “When you get a boyfriend, you’ll understand. Whatever he gives you, you’ll like it, right, Nathael?”
“Right.” Nathael’s expression remained unchanged as he replied calmly, helping Maggie pick out fish
bones.
Beth’s eyes stung with jealousy, and her heart was filled with an unstoppable bitterness. Still, more than anything, it was a sense of unwillingness.
Yes, she was right.
If Nathael were willing to give me something, even if it were just something inexpensive, I would cherish it and be happy, wouldn’t I?
As if remembering something, Beth smiled and said, ‘Speaking of which, I remember Nathael once giving me a bracelet, also set with diamonds, similar in style to yours, Ms. Adam.”
Maggie was not happy to hear this!
“Similar in style” my foot! There’s only one tiny diamond on this bracelet of mine. How can it be similar in style?
Maggie smiled with narrow eyes as she looked at Nathael. Her gaze seemed as sharp as a knife as she spoke gently, “He has always been thoughtful.”
Nathael furrowed his brows slightly, intending to explain.
But inexplicably, seeing her dissatisfied because of him, he suddenly didn’t feel like explaining anymore.
“Yeah, I think I did give one once.”
Nathael responded calmly without rebuttal. He had no recollection whatsoever of ever giving anything to Beth.
He hadn’t given her anything. The only possibility was on Beth’s birthday, when Alex or the head butler handled the gifts on behalf of the family’s social interactions and sent something.
Maggie glanced at him with a playful yet ambiguous expression. Seeing that he dared admit it, she couldn’t help but feel a bit unsettled.
How annoying!
He gave Beth jewellery! He’s a scumbag who attracts everyone, showing mercy everywhere!
Where does he get the nerve to say that about me?
Maggie couldn’t help but lift her foot and viciously step on his shoe, but her expression remained unchanged.
Secing Nathael admit it, Beth’s mood improved considerably. She immediately took the initiative and said, “This red wine braised beef is Nathael’s favourite. Ms. Adam, would you like to try it?”
Maggie looked at it and regretfully declined, “No, I’m afraid I won’t have the chance to enjoy it.”
“Why?” Beth was curious to see what Maggie was hinting at.
Maggie sighed and gently placed her hand on her stomach, her eyes filled with tenderness. “Uhm, due to this special condition, I can’t consume anything containing alcohol. Ms. Bray, I’m sure you can
understand, right?”