Novel Palace
Chapter 60
Chapter 60
Chapter 60 A Little Duckling Like Nathael
“Instead of relying on your cuteness, why don’t you focus on your studies and figure out how to make money?” Leo suggested, dressed in a clean white shirt that gave him a refined yet rebellious charm. This subdued some of his arrogance and aloofness, revealing a touch of scholarly elegance and gentleness.
In stark contrast to Nathael, who exuded a reserved and profound temperament, Nathael possessed a deep–seated aura of decisiveness and ruthlessness. His demeanor was restrained and aloof, even in silence, evoking a sense of intimidation.
Maggie had just started speaking when she received a call from Mia.
While chatting with Mia, Leo took the opportunity to categorize the assets transferred to Maggie and made annotations directly on the document.
Leo provided detailed instructions on which assets needed to be immediately sold, which could be held for a while to increase their value before selling, and which had the potential for appreciation. He also outlined the profitable assets and estimated their profit margins.
Mia called mainly to inquire about the progress of the Herschire Cultural Park incident, and Maggie took the opportunity to chat with her for a while.
Upon returning from the call, Maggie found that Leo had already categorized and annotated the contract. She couldn’t help but pause for a few seconds, feeling a slight welling of emotion in her eyes.
She didn’t express gratitude again because she knew that the word ‘thanks‘ carried little weight between
them.
“After taking some time, carefully review it. There are still some matters that require your personal consideration. Once you’ve made your decisions, hand them over to me, and I’ll take care of the rest,” Leo said after writing the last line, looking at Maggie.
“Alright.” Maggie nodded and handed Leo the jewelry she didn’t intend to keep. “Just sell these directly.”
She needed money. After dedicating herself to the Camerons for many years and maintaining her principles, she found herself in poverty.
So, at the moment, the most pressing matter was to accumulate a certain amount of assets.
“I roughly estimated that after selling off all the properties and jewelry, you should end up with around 10.5 to 12 million, Leo said gently.
Maggie nodded, understanding that this money might only be considered a small amount for a genuinely wealthy and prominent family.
However, the Camerons had malicious intentions towards her. Getting them to produce 10.5 to 12 million was equivalent to them sacrificing their own interests.
Moreover, this matter was far from over.
“How much will you ask for the blueprints sold to the Camerons?” Leo inquired.
Maggie thought for a moment and said with a cold expression, “1.5 million dollars.”
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Maggie pondered seriously. For projects like the Herschire Cultural Park, the design drawings are typically handled by a team, and the overall project design usually takes several months. A design fee of over three hundred thousand would be reasonable.
If a renowned designer were to take charge, the design fee would be even higher, reaching an estimated value of 600 to 750 thousand.
1.5 million dollars would probably be the bottom line that the Camerons could bear.
Maggie estimated that if the Herschire Cultural Park project were successful, the Camerons would likely profit around 4.5 million dollars. However, considering the materials and design fee expenses, the remaining amount for the Camerons would be insignificant.
However, regardless of the potential profit, Master Cameron and Ronald had broader goals. Their main objective this time was to establish connections with the government, allowing them to take on more government projects in the future and elevate the reputation of the Camerons.
“Leaving a profit margin of over 1.5 million dollars for Ronald is still acceptable. It seems you have a conscience,” Leo estimated, speaking in a gentle yet indifferent tone. The warmth in his eyes only became more genuine when he looked at Maggie.
Maggie’s lips curled into a cold chuckle. “Even if I leave them a profit margin of 15 million, it doesn’t matter. In the end, all they can do is count the money they make.
In the evening, Mia invited Maggie to celebrate at the Crimson Grove. Regardless of the circumstances, this first step could be considered a successful start.
Furthermore, if everything goes according to plan, the Camerons will also have to pay Leo an additional 1.5 million dollars in design fees.
“After this, do you think Ronald will become suspicious of you?” Mia asked, expressing her concern.
“Suspicion is inevitable, and he will probably be very busy. I doubt he’ll have much time to focus on me,” Maggie said, a calculating glint passing through her beautiful, clear eyes as she curved her lips.
In her heart, Mia silently prayed for the Camerons. It was not wise to offend Maggie.
The friendship between her and Maggie was somewhat accidental. With her dominant personality, she had always been used to being arrogant since childhood. As the Camerons‘ well–known adopted daughter, Maggie inevitably had some of that high–class attitude that looked down on her.
She had always been patient and had been avoiding trouble with the Camerons.
During a banquet, when Maggie was ridiculed and mocked by someone, Mia couldn’t stand it and defended her, helping her out of the situation.
At that time, she thought Maggie was weak and considered her a pushover. Even though she helped her, she didn’t show her any kindness and didn’t bother paying much attention to her.
However, it was also at that banquet that she fell victim to a scheme orchestrated by an older woman from: the Camerons and narrowly escaped being trapped in a storage room and set on fire.
luring the woman who had schemed against her into another room and setting her hair on fire. She locked. the won in the room for two days.
Mia still remembered Maggie’s expression at that time, similar to how she had looked at her when she helped her during the banquet.
In short, it was like looking at a fragile person, gentle yet carrying a kind of pity mixed with a bit of disdain.
With these thoughts in mind, Mia fell silent.
Mia leaned back on the sofa, looking relaxed. She lit a cigarette, holding it between her lips. The scarlet glow of the flame flickered between her black nails, creating a sensual and charming atmosphere.
When did she start liking Maggie?
Perhaps it was when Maggie avenged her with her innocent and seemingly hypocritical yet shrewd demeanor. She smiled warmly, appearing cool and obedient. Still, she was even more ruthless and determined when it came to taking action than Mia.
At that moment, she felt that Maggie was both terrifying and intriguing, alive in a way that made it impossible to look away.
“Maggie, I have prepared a gift for you.”
Mia snapped out of her recollection, looking eagerly at Maggie. In the ever–changing lights, Maggie felt that those enchanting eyes were like two hooks, capable of captivating. The usually indifferent woman, who couldn’t be bothered by anything, now had remarkably bright eyes.
“What is it?”
In the next instant, Mia curved her lips and clapped her hands.
Then, the manager of Crimson Grove, accompanied by more than a dozen handsome and charming men, walked up to the booth where the two women were seated in a grand procession. Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.
Maggie blinked, feeling a bit confused.
“Ms. Gatlin, everyone has arrived. If you’re not satisfied, we can make further arrangements.” The manager bowed respectfully and spoke with courtesy.
Mia glanced at them, finding them acceptable. She curled her red lips and looked at Maggie, saying, “There you go, your gentlemen who resemble Nathael.”
Maggie was stunned.
This woman was playing with her!
At this moment, on a booth near the railing on the second–floor stage, Jimmy had a cigarette in his mouth. He looked at Nathael beside him and teased, “Tsk, Nathael, your charm is unmatched. I heard someone downstairs specifically requested gentlemen like Nathael