After Natalie left, only Cedric and Isabella remained in the ward. The man stood up and covered Isabella with the blanket.When he spoke, his tone had lost all the coldness from before. He said apologetically, "I'm sorry; I intended for her to apologize to you."He didn't expect Natalie to be so unyielding. Despite everything she had done and witnessing Isabella's current state, she remained so stubborn!When did her heart become so cold, to the point that he had no idea?Isabella replied, "It's okay. Please don't argue for my sake anymore. I hope you both will be fine."Her words sounded genuine. Yet, she was well aware that the more she acted this way in front of Cedric, the more he would resent Natalie."It's impossible for there to be anything between us anymore!" Cedric said just as Isabella finished speaking.He uttered those words without any hesitation. Once so adamant about not divorcing Natalie, now he harbored so much hatred for her, to the point of believing that a
When Isabella heard it was Natalie, the warmth on her face disappeared completely. It was replaced by coldness! When both of them were equally cold, there was a subtle similarity in their expressions that was hard to notice!This resemblance was like having a common point."Why are you here?" Isabella's tone was icy, mocking, provocative, and... triumphant! All these emotions were intertwined.Undoubtedly, it was meant to provoke Natalie.Unfortunately, Isabella was mistaken to think it would work.This version of Isabella could no longer provoke Natalie.Natalie smirked. "To see how miserable you are! Not a bad look on you, you know? Just what I wanted."Natalie effortlessly countered Isabella's feeling of triumph.Isabella was speechless.At her words, the atmosphere around her abruptly turned cold."Hmph, revel in your triumph. Your time in the limelight is running out. I can't wait to see you in a worse state than me!""Why?" Natalie's tone turned cold as she asked.
When Cedric arrived at the hospital, the blood in the ward hadn't been cleaned up yet. His gaze fell on the large patches of fresh red on the folded bed sheet.His eyes narrowed.The young nurse who noticed Cedric trembled in fear. The air he exuded right now was powerful and intimidating to the core."Where is she?" Cedric roared.The nurse stammered in fright, "M-Ms. Morgan is in the emergency room!"With that, Cedric rushed towards the direction of the emergency room. On his way, he thought it was just a minor injury. However, seeing the blood on the bed and the floor moments ago...How much had been shed for her to...?!Even breathing felt like a chore at this moment to Cedric. Yuvan had also arrived at the scene, and he was already at the entrance of the emergency room."How is she?" Cedric asked Yuvan.Yuvan replied, "She's been inside for a while now. No updates yet, but they just handed me a critical condition notice."Cedric's expression grew colder at the news.
Cedric had indulged her too much in the past.He had also been misguided about her! To the extent that she committed so many outrageous acts!At this moment, Cedric firmly believed that Natalie was behind everything.He couldn't accept the fact that he had lived with such a treacherous woman for so many years.No, she wasn't like this before.It was all because of him... being overly indulgent!But that was okay; she would naturally revert once she faced some hardships.And naturally, she would come begging to him.That was what Cedric thought at this moment!Rebecca was still speaking. First, she criticized Natalie, and now she turned her attention to Cedric."Have you finally realized what kind of person she is now?""...""At this point, you're still protecting her?!" Rebecca recalled how Cedric had protected Natalie.Rebecca only felt anger toward Natalie at this moment!Cedric looked at Rebecca and said, "She should be at the police station now.""What are you sayin
On the other side, Cedric had left the hospital.Rebecca was there to stay with Isabella, so Cedric headed back to the company to deal with the land near Dragon Park. On his way back, he saw Natalie's Bugatti speeding past him.Cars on the road swerved to avoid the two luxury vehicles. A collision involving any of them would be financially unbearable!"Natalie..." When the name flashed through Cedric's mind, his eyes turned icy. "Follow her!" he ordered the driver in a cold tone.Swift accelerating, the driver followed Natalie's car. Soon, the two cars were speeding side by side. Cedric tilted his head and saw Natalie concentrating on driving. At that moment, a flash of anger crossed his eyes."Force her to stop!""Mr. Johnson, that's..." The driver's forehead was covered in cold sweat. Although he didn't see it was Natalie, it was still a Bugatti! Forcing her to stop might lead to a collision, and with his salary, he couldn't afford such consequences!"Hit her!"Ce
Rebecca looked at her with a deep sense of disgust. Then, she unabashedly said, "I've really underestimated you. How dare you?!""I don't know what you're talking about," Natalie replied, a phrase she had heard too often recently.Rebecca continued, "How could you treat Isabella like that? Do you realize that your actions could ruin her life?"Natalie was silent."What happened to the teachings I imparted to you? It's as if our family wasted our efforts letting you in!" Rebecca grew angrier as she spoke.Thinking about Isabella's miserable state in the hospital, she wished she could gouge out Natalie's beautiful eyes and transplant them into Isabella's eye sockets!Natalie was washing her hands at the sink, and she froze for a moment after Rebecca finished speaking. She looked at Rebecca through the mirror with a cold smile on her lips. "Since when did you start caring about Isabella?""I'm talking about your...""Teachings?" Natalie finished Rebecca's sentence, tearing off
Compared to the harmony between Natalie and Irwin, things were tense on Cedric's side in the office. He exuded an icy aura, and many executives were severely scolded during the meeting.When he exited the conference room, Yuvan was waiting outside. "Have you investigated the situation?" Cedric asked sharply without waiting for Yuvan to report.Yuvan glanced nervously at Cedric, and a chill ran down his spine. As Cedric walked ahead with his imposing figure, he suddenly stopped and turned with a sharp gaze.Yuvan hesitated momentarily before answering, "Regarding last night, it seems that it was indeed Stephen who got involved. We're looking to investigate the matter thoroughly now.""Investigate the matter?" Cedric furrowed his brow."Yes, it was a request from his side. They want a clear understanding of the situation."Cedric sneered. Stephen wanted the matter looked into?!Hah... Interesting!"If that's the case, make sure to investigate thoroughly.""Yes, sir!"Of c
Natalie didn't have time to play around with her like this. So, she called Karina over, who promptly came over."What's going on?" Karina asked."Any updates?" Natalie was referring to the private investigator Karina had hired.Karina checked the time on her wristwatch. "Not yet, but we should get it in the next couple of days.""Alright."Natalie was genuinely curious about why Isabella harbored such intense resentment toward her. Karina understood Natalie's intent. Isabella's arrival in Verde City seemed directly connected to her, and Natalie wanted to uncover the truth behind it as quickly as possible. Understanding the sequence of events was crucial for Natalie to plan her next steps.However, before learning the motives behind Isabella's hatred, it was impossible for Natalie to trust anything she might attempt against her."In half an hour, the two new designers will arrive. Would you like to conduct the interviews personally?""No need. You handle it," Natalie repli
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