Just as Bianca hung up the phone, the doorbell rang incessantly.The female butler, Matilda, glanced at Bianca.Bianca nodded, and Matilda went to open the door. But the moment she opened it, Malcolm burst in like a gust of wind before Matilda could see clearly.His eyes were filled with hostility as he looked at Bianca. "Why didn't you get into Horatio's car?" Malcolm asked through gritted teeth.But Bianca seemed as if she hadn't heard him at all. Instead, she looked towards the somewhat frightened butler, clearly unnerved.With a wave of her hand, she dismissed Matilda.Once they were alone, Bianca tossed the documents she was holding onto the coffee table, sat down, and took a sip of the coffee in front of her with an indifferent demeanor that could drive anyone crazy.Malcolm stepped forward, snatching the cup from her hand. Just as he was about to smash it on the ground, Bianca finally spoke up."Congratulations!" she said casually.Malcolm froze, his whole body stiffe
There seemed to be an invisible chasm between the two of them. No matter how hard Malcolm tried, or perhaps the harder he tried, the wider the gap became. The gap was so vast that they couldn't bridge it.And at this moment, it was obvious that the issues between them couldn't be resolved!Malcolm took a deep breath and said to Bianca, "Don't take this lawsuit. It's not as simple as you think."He was referring to the lawsuit involving RF Group and Simon. Malcolm had realized just how much Bianca cared about legal matters and integrity, especially after the Nancy incident. And now, the lawsuit she had taken on wasn't as straightforward as she perceived it. Malcolm didn't want her to get involved. Obviously, there were things in Simeria that she shouldn't be dragged into.However, when Bianca heard this, she looked at Malcolm sarcastically. "Has this affected some part of your plan again?""Bianca!"As the words fell, Malcolm's tone grew heavier, especially as he looked at Bia
When Bianca arrived at Natalie's place, she saw Natalie sitting on the couch holding Luna's clothes. Bianca approached and asked, "Have you found out Luna's whereabouts?"Natalie's face paled a bit at the sight of Bianca. "Bia!"Bianca squatted down and hugged Natalie. At that moment, she couldn't help but sigh at the unpredictability of life. Cedric should have been a thing of the past in Natalie's world, right? Then why hadn't he faded away?The truth was, anyone who had left their mark on one's life, whether physically or emotionally, couldn't be easily forgotten. Their influence could last a lifetime.Natalie spoke in anguish, "We initially confirmed Luna's presence in Verde City, but she disappeared before we could get there. Now, although we have a lead, we still don't know where she is!"Bianca closed her eyes. "Cedric is a lunatic. It's good that you can stay away from him."Cedric's crazed behavior, even to onlookers, seemed like a relentless pursuit to drive someone
Cedric reaching out to Bianca for help was like inviting trouble with open arms. But who else other than Bianca could sway Natalie's decisions?"Cedric, back when you were with Natalie, even if she had nothing, I felt like you were reaching beyond your station. Do you know why?" said Bianca, who didn't want to beat around the bush.From the moment she got to know Cedric, Bianca had discreetly investigated the Johnson family. Knowing the kind of household they were, she couldn't imagine their children turning out to be good people. And she had been right on the mark—Cedric wasn't a good person."Even though the Johnson family is wealthy, they're morally bankrupt beyond belief!" Bianca exclaimed.Despite the fact that sixty percent of Verde City's wealth rested in the hands of the Johnson family, Bianca could see through their facade. To her, wealth couldn't mask a person's lack of integrity.At Bianca's words, Cedric's demeanor grew menacing."You don't need to act all threatening
No matter how deeply Natalie and Cedric had once loved each other, or how sweet the moments they shared had been, they now stood completely at odds.When Bianca returned to her villa, she saw several Rolls-Royce Phantoms parked at her gate.Matilda approached Bianca as soon as she spotted her. "Miss.""Who's here?"Bianca handed her bag to Matilda, who respectfully took it and replied, "It's Mr. Holly."Bianca's eyes flashed with a hint of darkness.Since her return, she knew she couldn't avoid meeting with the Holly family, but hadn't expected it to happen so soon. Ever since her visit to Weiss Town, it was almost like she had selective amnesia about the Holly family.But now, Bianca suddenly remembered…The last time she had heard from the Holly family was when Eleanor was gravely ill. They had hoped Bianca would return to Simeria to bid her mother a final farewell. At that time, Bianca had naturally refused.And yet, now, less than twenty-four hours after her return to Sime
As Bianca spoke, the other people in the living room looked at Curtis sympathetically. Obviously, they didn't expect her to remain so cold, even after hearing what her father had gone through.But unlike everyone else, Curtis felt happy at this moment. To him, seeing his daughter was already a rare opportunity."With your words of appreciation, any journey is worth it!" Curtis exclaimed, his voice filled with emotion.Bianca's expression froze at his words. She hadn't expected Curtis to say something like that. Her mind felt a bit foggy, especially when she met her father’s world-weary gaze.No, it couldn't be!When she was in Simeria before, she had seen what Curtis was like. He had an aura of coldness, just like Eleanor."Mr. Holly, please leave. I have work to do," Bianca replied without directly answering Curtis' question.Obviously, she didn't want to get too involved with him. The fact that she hadn’t returned when Eleanor died indicated her attitude towards the entire Hol
"Bianca, you better pray I don't catch Nancy, or I'll skin you and Zane alive!"Malcolm was seething with rage as he stared at Bianca. No one in this world could toy with him at will. Yet now, he felt like a joke! Ever since he met Bianca, his world had spiraled out of control time and time again.Bianca raised an eyebrow, glancing at Malcolm. Clearly, she didn't understand what the man was talking about."Nancy?"Catch Nancy? What did he mean?"Quit pretending! You're still pretending, aren't you?"The already furious man was even more incensed by Bianca's demeanor."What about Nancy?" Bianca was perplexed.Nancy wasn't...? And why was Zane involved in this?Bianca had always prided herself on her clear and meticulous thinking. But now, Malcolm had thrown her into confusion in an instant.Rising to her feet, she grabbed the enraged man's collar. "Tell me, what about Nancy?"At this moment, Bianca felt like she couldn't even hear her own voice. Everything was a mess!Why we
Malcolm stormed off, clearly driven away by frustration.Bianca wasn't in a much better state either. Though Simon's involvement didn't rattle her, the thing about Nancy...!She immediately took out her phone and called Zane. Since parting ways in Weiss Town, she hadn't thought about contacting him. But today's events demanded answers.Zane picked up quickly, saying, "You calling me is quite unexpected.""Malcolm said Nancy is still alive, and it's connected to you," Bianca cut straight to the point.There was a stiffness in the man's voice as he asked, "Do you believe him?""Zane, is Nancy still alive or not?"Whether she believed Malcolm or not wasn't the issue for Bianca; what mattered was the truth. Indeed, her concerns were always focused solely on that—nothing else mattered to her."Why come to me with this?" Zane questioned."He said it's related to you.""So, did he also tell you this is a conspiracy between you and me?"A conspiracy? Bianca was now thoroughly confus
Bianca was still pondering how to reject Malcolm. Undoubtedly, even when she sought him out a week ago and proposed they get married, she hadn't truly wanted to marry him. As she contemplated things now, she even anticipated how crazed Malcolm might become when she presented her decision.Her phone buzzed with a call from Malcolm. In the past, Bianca would have ignored it outright, but now... she wasn't one to burn bridges."Hello?""I'll be there in ten minutes. Come down.""It's quite late."Just like before, whenever this man wanted to talk to her, especially about meeting up, she couldn't muster a pleasant expression.The man on the other end of the line simply stated, "I want to see you."Bianca’s heart clenched at those words. She was accustomed to Malcolm's cold, domineering demeanor. Even when he desired a woman, he maintained that haughty attitude. So, hearing such tender words from him was beyond her expectations."Hmph.""Come down, okay? I have a surprise for you."
As Zane reached halfway up the hill, he noticed a familiar car parked outside. Neil, the butler, was waiting outside, and upon seeing Zane return, he approached respectfully."Lord Zane.""Who's here?" Zane frowned, glancing at the brightly lit villa.What was going on? Usually, this place was dim in the evenings, but today, everything was unexpectedly bright."Ms. Stewart has returned," Neil replied.Zane's mind went blank for a moment. He stared stiffly at the butler, his pupils rapidly constricting."Ms. Stewart arrived this afternoon."Yvette!The familiar name flashed through Zane's mind like a gust of wind. How many times had he wanted to hold onto her? But in the end, for various reasons, he had to let her go bit by bit.And now, Yvette was back!Where had she been all this time?Since leaving Simeria, it was like she was a bird that had escaped its cage and soared into the sky, never to return. Zane had asked the Stewart family about her once, but even they didn't kn
"Maybe something happened," said Bianca.Natalie felt her eyelids twitch in response. What kind of terrifying situation was this?"When I say 'something happened,' I don't mean anything bad, but..."But what?In that moment, Bianca's gaze toward Natalie deepened, and she understood what her friend meant."You mean...?" asked Natalie.Bianca nodded silently.Natalie fell quiet as she pondered the situation.What if that was really the case?Natalie couldn't help but admit that if it truly was, it would naturally be a favorable outcome for her."Don't forget, if he can come, he can also leave. He can't change anything here, so it's better for him to return to the world he belongs to," Bianca explained.During this time, Natalie had transformed Simeria into a fortress. But even in such circumstances, Cedric had mysteriously vanished. Up until now, there hadn't been any clues. Even Kyle had been through so much, yet hadn't uttered any useful information.So, it had to be said t
Bianca’s calmness and composure, despite her young age, spoke volumes about how her experiences and wisdom had shaped her thoughts.Curtis, initially worried about her, felt somewhat relieved seeing the tranquility and maturity in his daughter’s eyes.He nodded slowly. "Hmm."In the end, he agreed.After all, she was his daughter. Despite not being raised by him since childhood, Curtis could see it clearly. Like her mother, Bianca would stick to her decisions, impervious to outside interference.Seeing Curtis finally eating, Bianca felt a sense of relief. After lunch, she considerately accompanied her father for a stroll before allowing him to rest.When Carol emerged from Curtis' room, she saw Bianca waiting nearby and hurried over respectfully."Miss.""How is he?" Bianca inquired."Sir is still worried about you, miss," Carol replied sincerely.Having been by Curtis' side for many years, Carol naturally understood Bianca's significance in his heart.Bianca sighed. "It wil
As she spoke, Seraphine felt the already dangerous aura around the man grow even darker, sending her heart racing. She tried to speak, but found herself speechless."Hmph, you useless thing!" Zane cursed menacingly.Cold sweat soaked Seraphine's back completely."There must be a way," she choked out, her tone tense.At that moment, Seraphine recalled what Zane had said to her before she came back to Simeria.He had told her that he never kept useless individuals around him. To gain his protection, one had to be useful. And now, Seraphine's only use—her engagement to Malcolm—had been effortlessly annulled."Heh," Zane sneered disdainfully.For Seraphine, this disdain was not only humiliating, but also starkly different from her experiences with Eleanor. In Eleanor's presence, she had never faced such disrespect. But now, it seemed like anyone could trample on her.In the past, even members of the Entes family wouldn't openly show contempt towards her, but now… Those past comfort
Seraphine had always harbored resentment towards Bianca. But Bianca had always been a rather composed individual, rarely resorting to such actions.So, what was she doing now?"You..." Seraphine's initial fury had been turned to speechlessness by Bianca's aggression.When Seraphine glanced at Bianca, she caught a glimpse of malice in the other woman's eyes.Before Seraphine could utter a word, Bianca bluntly asked, "You know, don't you?"Seraphine stayed silent.Know what?"You knew that Lord Malcolm and Lord Zane are half brothers You also knew why Lord Zane sought you out and took your side, right?" Bianca continued.Seraphine's face drained of color in an instant. And every subtle change in her expression was noticed by Bianca, whose eyes were filled with icy mockery.Stepping forward, Bianca gripped Seraphine's delicate chin. Seraphine instinctively tried to evade, but Bianca's hold was firm."You still dare claim this is your home?" Bianca scoffed."This has always been
When would the cycle of revenge end?While Bianca hadn't decided what to do about Eleanor's actions, Zane had already shown his claws.When would it end?If someone kept chasing after a person, what could they do?"Bia…"Curtis wanted to say something to his daughter, but was met with her unwavering gaze. Clearly, she wouldn't back down this time, just like her mother never did when faced with such situations. Both women faced things head-on, without flinching."Don't worry, okay?" Bianca reassured Curtis.There was another reason she was insisting on staying in Simeria—Bianca knew Curtis wouldn't leave with her. So, she wouldn't leave either.-Bianca and Curtis talked for a long time.Curtis still wanted to send her abroad, but her resolute attitude left him powerless. Moreover, from various pieces of information gathered earlier, it was clear that Bianca was a strong-willed child.No matter what problems she faced, she had her own opinions. So, asking her to leave was s
When Bianca returned to the Holly family’s residence, she found Curtis staring gravely at some documents. When he started coughing violently, his face turning as pale as a sheet, Carol hurried over to check on him."Sir, let Ms. Bianca handle these documents. Please don't strain yourself," Carol said, her tone full of concern."I see now," Curtis muttered heavily, as if he had just realized something crucial.Not understanding what he meant, Carol simply urged, "Your health can't handle this strain. Don't tire yourself out. You must trust Ms. Bianca."Curtis fell silent.Trust?He had always trusted Bianca, but now he regretted bringing her back. If he had never found her, would things be different now?"Where did she go?" Curtis asked."Ms. Bianca went out, but she'll be back soon," Carol reassured him, gently taking the documents from his hands.Ever since Bianca told the older woman about Curtis' health problems, Carol had been extra vigilant, making sure he avoided anythin
Bianca stared at the dangerous man, memories of their harmonious past flashing through her mind. Those moments had once seemed so genuine, yet now felt laughably absurd."Haha, how ridiculous!" Bianca scoffed, her laughter bitter."Bianca!" Zane's voice was sharp, cutting through her mirth."Zane, what if I reveal your true intentions to everyone? What will they think then?""Who would believe you?" Zane interrupted coldly, not letting her finish.Bianca's smile froze on her lips. He was right.Who would believe her? Curtis might, and so would Natalie. But was their trust enough?Clearly, it wasn't.But did it matter?"It's not your concern who believes me. I have never needed anyone's belief to stand strong," said Bianca.Many had doubted her before, but none had ever managed to break her spirit. The dangers she faced now might be greater, but for Bianca, they were just another set of challenges.She had overcome every hardship she encountered. This time would be no differe