Let's Start All Over Again, Shall We (Maggie and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 11

Chapter 11 You Dream Well

Vanessa, who was engrossed in socializing, was suddenly pulled by Joseph into a dimly lit corner of the banquet hall.

“Joseph”

Upon seeing Joseph, Vanessa’s face lit up with a hint of joy.

However, Joseph’s expression was far from pleasant. He tightly gripped Vanessa’s wrist and said coldly, “Didn’t I tell you not to argue with Maggie? Can’t you think before you speak and act?”

Caught off guard by the scolding. Vanessa’s face darkened.

“Whether or not the Adams acknowledge my identity is just a matter of time. If you want to bring down the Adams, you don’t need her at all.”

“I don’t care what reasons you have. You’re not allowed to let Maggie find out about us!” Joseph’s gaze darkened, clearly displeased with Vanessa’s recent behavior.-

Reluctantly. Vanessa looked at him with teary eyes and said, “Have you really fallen for that woman? Didn’t you see how she treated me at the banquet?”

Joseph didn’t directly answer. He simply said, “That’s because you spoke arrogantly first. If you hadn’t revealed yourself so easily, she wouldn’t have seen through it!”

Hearing his defense of Maggie, Vanessa felt a surge of anger. She grabbed Joseph’s arm and continued, Joseph, I noticed that Nathael seems to treat Maggie differently. Maybe they are already involved.”

Joseph furrowed his brows, giving her a cold look. If she has that ability, then so be it.”

Vanessa was speechless, unable to discern Joseph’s true attitude toward Maggie.

When Maggie returned to the banquet, Mr. and Mrs. Adam happened to be on stage, announcing Vanessa’s background.

Mr. Adam was a gentle and refined man, tall and handsome. He bore a striking resemblance to Ericko but with a slightly more distant demeanor. On the other hand, Mrs. Adam’s complexion v somewhat pale. Despite her ailing appearance, her beauty was still apparent.

“We sincerely thank all the guests for joining us today to celebrate. At the same time, we would like to take this opportunity to announce something our long–lost daughter of the Adams, after many years, has finally returned!”

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Phillip was visibly excited, his eyes brimming with tears. He tightly held the microphone, and his face radiated unrestrained joy.

Maggie stood below the stage, looking at this familiar yet unfamiliar couple. Tears welled up in her eyes.

In her previous life, after Vanessa impersonated her identity, she took advantage of Mr. and Mrs. Adam’s trust and guilt. Collaborating with Joseph, they quickly depleted the Adams‘ resources. Meanwhile, with Nathael’s assistance, they inflicted further damage on the Adams from the outside.

After centuries as an illustrious family, the grand mansion finally collapsed amidst chaos and bloodshed.

Mrs. Adam, burdened by the loss of her daughter, carried the weight in her heart all those years. When Vanessa falsely claimed to be their daughter, Mrs. Adam’s health improved somewhat. However, the restored joy was shattered upon learning the truth, replaced by deep sorrow.

Therefore, upon discovering Vanessa’s deceitful nature, Mrs. Adam fell gravely ill and, ultimately, passed away.

With Mrs. Adam’s passing, the Adams faced financial ruin. Exhausted from social obligations, Ericko met with a fatal car accident one night, leading to his immediate death.

Maggie’s eyes welled up with tears, and her heart was heavy with distress.

She didn’t know how much involvement the Camerons had in these events, but it seemed that the Adams. had never given up on finding her over the years. In contrast, the Camerons were aware of her true identity and deliberately concealed it, causing harm among close relatives.

It was a vicious calculation with dire consequences!

“Yes, Vanessa is indeed my daughter, who was lost to me for many years. Fiona and I owe her so much. From now on, we will do our best to make amends. We hope that all of you will take good care of this unfortunate child in our fate.”

Phillip gazed affectionately at Vanessa in the audience.

Mrs. Adam, Fiona Xavier, couldn’t contain her emotions and quickly walked over to Vanessa, tightly holding her hand. “Nana… is it really you?”