In no time, Bianca moved to another room, completely different from the one Eleanor had prepared. This room's decor suited her taste. As a lawyer, she preferred simplicity and tidiness over extravagance."Thank you," Bianca said, acknowledging Carol's efforts."Sir has always respected your wishes, Ms. Bianca. He's your father, and if you have any requests, feel free to tell him. He'll be happy to accommodate," Carol assured her.Bianca nodded in agreement as Carol left the room.Feeling exhausted after her surgery, Bianca quickly drifted into a drowsy state. But her phone buzzed persistently, interrupting her rest."Hello," she answered groggily, her voice heavy with sleepiness."Why aren't you at the hospital?" Malcolm's voice came through the phone, barely concealing his anger.Since the miscarriage, he had been on edge, as if Bianca had deliberately caused it. Bianca couldn't be bothered to engage with him and hung up without a word.As soon as she ended the call, her phone
Natalie never used to entertain thoughts of revenge, be it against Cedric or Irwin. Revenge was just not in her nature.It would be nice if Cedric could be more like Irwin. Instead, he always seemed to drag Natalie into whatever mess he found himself in.Natalie was fed up. She had lost so much because of Cedric, and now... she just couldn't take it anymore."Nat, I'm really happy to see you like this!" Bianca couldn't hide her genuine joy.After all, seeing how her friend used to be so fragile, always afraid Cedric would snap and ruin everything for her, had been distressing for Bianca.This time, coming to Simeria with Malcolm, his motives were anything but pure."Malcolm is really angry," Natalie remarked.Speaking of Malcolm, Natalie couldn't help but recall the way he had come to her, wanting to keep his child. In truth, she had seen through his pretenses.That man... cared about Bianca.But perhaps due to her experiences with Cedric, that kind of care for someone was som
Carol glanced at Curtis in concern as she said, "The main issue is that Lord Malcolm's actions were too sudden."That man had always been straightforward when it came to handling matters. Whenever there was something he wanted to deal with, he never beat around the bush. Despite all the chaos lately, there hadn't been any movement from him. Everyone thought he had learned some restraint. But now, it was clear that he hadn't.He... was still the same person who couldn't be restrained by anyone if he didn't want to be."You handle it," Curtis told Carol, who nodded in response.She naturally understood what Curtis meant.Even if Malcolm's side couldn't tolerate Seraphine anymore, she absolutely couldn't return to the Holly family. If she had been a well-behaved girl, the Holly family wouldn't have rejected her. But based on what happened in Weiss Town, it was clear that Seraphine wasn’t obedient. Therefore, Curtis wouldn't allow her to come back now.-This dissolution of her enga
When Malcolm was mentioned, Crystal's expression soured. "Lord Malcolm intends to send Ms. Seraphine abroad, but she doesn’t want to go."So, it seemed that Seraphine was stalling. But everyone knew what kind of person Malcolm was. This delay wouldn't last long.Curtis sighed. "Then, let her go."Crystal's face paled. "Sir!"Sending Seraphine abroad? If she left now, it would mean losing everything she had in Simeria."Things gained through manipulation are never truly yours," Curtis said, his voice deep, cutting off Crystal before she could speak.Crystal's already troubled expression darkened further. What did he mean by "things gained through manipulation"?"Sir, Ms. Seraphine grew up in the Holly family. Before Ms. Bianca returned, she was your only daughter. What Lord Malcolm did this time is not just an insult to Ms. Seraphine. He humiliated the Holly family too!" Crystal said seriously.Seraphine’s earlier reaction made sense now. The Holly family seemed to really not ca
Bianca's Bentley cruised through the bustling heart of Simeria, only to come to an abrupt halt at a corner. Caught off guard, she nearly pitched forward. If she hadn't reacted quickly, she would've collided with the front seat."What's going on?" Bianca asked.Probably because she had been in a car accident not long ago, she now had an unspeakable psychological fear of such a thing happening again."Sorry, Miss, i-it's..." the driver stammered as he looked at the person getting out of the car ahead.Bianca's eyes darkened. Following the driver's gaze, she saw Malcolm stepping out of the car, oozing hostility.Opening her own car door, Bianca's icy gaze met his. "Are you crazy?""What are you doing? Who said you could go out? Is this how the Holly family takes care of you?" Malcolm scolded.Bianca rolled her eyes. She wanted nothing to do with him."I'm running late. Please move aside."But before she could react, Malcolm swooped in and lifted her out of the car.Bianca's mind
The Holly family? To Bianca, they weren't important. As she thought about it, she remembered Curtis with his white hair and the way he protected her. And then there was Simon's lawsuit, something she couldn't afford to mess up.She looked up and met Malcolm's gentle gaze.Gentle? She never knew he could be so soft. But after just a few days apart... He seemed different, even in the way he carried himself."What else can you do besides threatening people?" she asked."I want to be with you," Malcolm declared, cutting straight to the point.After all this time together, his intentions were clear. Despite whatever happened between them in the past, he wanted to be with her now.Bianca's heart raced. "I don't want to.""Well, it seems you don't have a say in the matter," he replied, each word firm and unwavering.Bianca had always felt that Malcolm was probably the most difficult member of the Entes family to communicate with. But now, she realized just how true that was. He only e
Curtis sat in the living room for a long time. Finally, he said, "Let's have Bia stay by his side for this month." The message from Malcolm also mentioned that for this month, Bianca needed personal supervision.Carol understood what Curtis meant and nodded. "Alright."At this moment, Curtis thought of his late wife, who was very much like Bianca during her youth. Girls and their mouths, sometimes...!-When Natalie found out that Bianca was entangled with Malcolm, she felt a headache coming on. "We shouldn't worry about this right now," Austin said to Natalie.Natalie retorted, "Simon called. He wants you to keep Bia safe.""But he's not harming her now."Natalie fell silent.True, nothing as serious as before had happened. However, the key issue was that Bianca simply didn't like Malcolm anymore. The more Natalie thought about it, the more her head felt like it would explode.Austin glanced at her. "What's wrong?""I'm just angry!"More than angry, she was furious. L
As Malcolm returned to his estate, he received the shocking news about Zane's return. The news hit him like a thunderbolt. He realized that Bianca's sudden departure earlier today was because of this. The anger radiated from Malcolm was palpable.Horatio glanced at him. "Lord Malcolm, what about Ms. Holly?""Send her abroad!" Clearly, no matter what changes had occurred in Simeria, it wouldn't alter Malcolm's treatment of Seraphine.Horatio nodded. Inside, he felt a chill. This time, Malcolm was truly serious. It seemed that in his world, nothing could change the meaning of Bianca's presence.-Bianca lay on the soft bed, feeling exhausted after Malcolm's outburst. Her phone buzzed—it was an unfamiliar number from Simeria."Hello," she answered, her voice still groggy with sleep."Bianca, you wretched woman! Are you finally showing your true colors?" Seraphine's uncontrollable rage seeped through the phone.Bianca frowned. The drowsiness in her eyes faded away, replaced b
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