Let’s start all over again,shall we?

Chapter 300 Stay WithOh, snap! Maggie's chest surged with fury. "You're destroying all trust! Exploitingand playing innocent. Just watch, I swear I won't let you lay a hand onagain!".

This man had no shamel That despicable person! Nathael laughed out loud and leaned over to kiss her forehead gently. "Alright, I may have led you astray and charmed you into my bed." Maggie let out a scoff, turning her head away with a flush spreading from her ear to her neck.

Nathael enveloped her delicate hand in his large palm, gently intertwining their fingers. "I've always desired to have you, always.

With each word from Nathael, Maggie's unease grew, feeling constantly outmanoeuvred in the conversation. She clamped her hands over her ears, shooting daggers at Nathael. "I refuse to hear this, I don't want to hear this!" Nathael quirked an eyebrow, lowering her hand and speaking seriously, "Stay still, you might bleed if you move." Maggie sighed deeply, torn between fury towards him or perhaps the medicine's influence, beads of sweat forming on her forehead and nose.

"Are you in pain?" Nathael whispered, his expression full of concern.

"What?" Maggie was caught off guard for a moment. Her reaction was delayed.

"Need help with the medicine?" Nathael offered gently.

"What medicine... "Maggie's realisation hit, and she swiftly launched a pillow at him, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears.

"Nathaeli Nathael let out a soft chuckle with a satisfied grin on his face.

With an excess of homebound sleep, Maggie found it hard to doze off. After scoaxing from Nathael with porridge, she tried to tire herself out by scrolling through her mobile phone.

Fresh off the college joint competition's second round, the buzz hadn't died down. Various apps with the latest updates buzzed Maggie scrolled through Twitter, noting Sierra's enduring popularity, though it mostly consisted of ridicule and doubt.

The so-called 'piano prodigy" delivering a subpar performance of a renowned piece stirred a storm of fa 1/3 Chapter 300 Stay WithNeuzens wouldn't have done this if she hadn't ridden on her past laurels for so long. But since she had, she had to weather the storm.

Maggie kept tabs on the Cameron Group's activities. While Ronald still shone, it was evident that Sierra's performance had left him seething with frustration.

While traing into the news, Maggie stumbled upon a video interview featuring Sierra post-competition. pronipting an immediate click.

Sierra still sported a mask, originally meant to conceal an injury, now serving as her shield.

"Ms. Cameron, are you happy with today's performance?" "Ms. Cameron, why did you decide to wear a mask while performing? What's your strategy for addressing the scepticism surrounding your reputation as a piano prodigy?" "Did your past international piano rankings truly reflect your skill, or were the Camerons pulling strings?" "Do you believe your level is up to the qualifying standard? Many competitors have expressed dissatisfaction and scepticism about your successful advancement. How do you intend to respond?" "Are you the protagonist of the recently viral piano videos online? Why the reluctance to show your face?" "Can you explain the vast difference in your performance between real life and online?" As Sierra emerged from the concert hall, a swarm of reporters and media immediately closed in around her. Microphones were pushed towards her aggressively, resembling weapons of war, nearly striking her face. "Pardon us, make a way. We'll schedule a press conference for interviews later. Just keep things orderly now." Danielle and the school teachers escorted her, their expressions tense.

With her head slightly bowed, Sierra's visible half hinted at her troubled state, despite her attempts to conceal it.

Despite her current high profile, her reputation was in tatters.

But the media wouldn't let go of such a hot topic. Blocking the road, each step they took was time-consuming. After being bombarded with questions for a while, Sierra's patience wore thin.

The embarrassment of being exposed, coupled with the anger and resentment deep within, was almost overwhelming.

Halting her steps, she contained/her anger and put on a show of remorse, saying, “Sorry, everyone. I let you down and broke your trust/ Just before going onstage today, I accidentally hurt my hand, which messed with my mindset and preventedfrom performing at my best. I'm really sorry." Sierra gave a deep bow, At this moment, a camera zoomed in on Sierra's hand, giving a close-up shot. People then noticed a long 2/3 16-26 Wed, 29 May Chapter 300 Stay Withscar on the outer side of her hand, near her pinky finger, extending toward the palm, like it had been scratched by something like a piece of wire.

Maggie's eyes gleamed with a hint of suspicion. Smart move Sierra's injury seemed recent, making it hard to tell if it happened before or after the competition.

But with Sierra strategically positioning herself to hide her hand from the camera, it was easy to see how viewers might miss the detail, providing a convenient excuse for her lackluster performance.

Maggie suspected this was orchestrated by Sierra's teacher, who seemed less than trustworthy.

He was known for sharing both triumphs and setbacks with his students, likely trying to protect Sierra's reputation.

Sure enough, as soon as Sierra finished speaking, the media frenzy subsided. But soon, a series of questions resurfaced.

Tears filling her eyes, Sierra looked directly into the camera and stated, "My fans' steadfast support has been instrumental in my journey. I find omyself here today thanks to the encouragement you've given me. I commit to working hard for the upcoming competition and aim to meet your expectations without fail." Hearing Sierra's statement, Maggie laughed out loud.

Sierra showed a hint of cleverness. Her demeanour, while failing to mask her decline, could still rally support and garner sympathy.

"I'm the person you see in the viral video. I didn't expect it to becso popular. I've been avoiding showing my face because of a recent injury, and I didn't really think about it beforehand Maggie tightened her lips, a hint of frostiness shimmering in her gaze. Just as she anticipated, Sierra had admitted to her actions.

What a relief that she'd admitted it! Things couldn't have gone smoother.

However, there were three rounds in the university's joint competition. Sierra made a fool of herself in two consecutive rounds. Ronald wouldn't be happy Putting her phone down, Maggie pondered her next move.

Although the Camerons have seen a decline, their wealth still stands. Taking them on alone wouldn't be a walk in the page Bark But tackling Sierra? That's a different story. The plan is to stir her up, trap her, and avoid any mess down the road.

"Go to sleep." Nathael adjusted the bed for her, speaking gently.

Maggie blinked open her eyes, noticing he remained absorbed in his work. A wave of compassion swept through X her. She softly intertwined her pinky finger with his and whispered, "Stay with me." Send Gifts 70