"What do you mean?"The message from Christopher irritated Cedric. It wasn't just him. Anyone who received a message like that from a friend they hadn't heard in a while would react the same!Soon, Christopher sent him two videos!In one of the short clips, Natalie was feeding Irwin. In another, they left the noodle shop hand in hand!Taking a closer look at the shop, Cedric felt his world collapse instantly!"Natalie!"It felt like his teeth would turn to dust with how hard he was grinding them.She... She...!They had a heated argument just an hour ago.And now, an hour later, she was having dinner with Irwin at the place where they had their first date?!Even though the storefront had been renovated over the years, the big tree in front of the shop was familiar to Cedric.At this moment, his world completely collapsed and descended into chaos.Ring, ring!It was a video call from Christopher.Cedric closed his eyes tightly. When he opened them, the world was clear agai
"Who knows?" Rebecca replied impatiently.She picked up the tea in front of her and took a sip. Unfortunately, the faint tea fragrance still couldn't ease the turmoil in her heart.Christina looked down, and a sinister glint flashed in her eyes.She said, "Although the public opinion has been buzzing lately, only a few people know the details. Natalie has divorced Cedric now, and she doesn't seem like a meddlesome person. She's been immersed in work lately. It's unlikely to be Joyce either, right? After all, she wants to Ced.""...""So, I doubt she wants the Johnson family's reputation to be damaged!"In other words, there was only one person who would benefit from doing this!Isabella!Because she was now blind, the Johnson family had to be her support. The more people from the Johnson family caring for her, the better her days will be. While Christina didn't explicitly say it, Rebecca understood."But she doesn't know those people in high society!" Rebecca said, referring
"Natalie, do you even know what kind of people the Frazier family are? Do you want to die? Is that why you insist on getting involved with Irwin?" Everyone in Verde City knew that the Frazier family was widely known to be involved in the most complex matters.Natalie looked at Cedric's questioning and angry look."I'd like to ask myself that too. Did I want to die such a miserable death to have gotten involved with you?"Cedric was speechless.Here it was again!It was the same feeling.Her words felt as if she had gone through torture and died once.Cedric irritatedly flicked the lighter. Obviously, he didn't like the current atmosphere. He took a deep drag from the cigarette he had just lit and said, "I know you didn't have a good time at the Johnson family, but back then..."Back then... What?Cedric was well aware that Natalie was always unhappy when she visited the Johnson Manor. He knew her relationship with the Johnson family was not good, so he rarely brought her
In the end, it was Cedric who couldn't let go.It would be a reasonable solution if he agreed to send Isabella anywhere outside Verde City. But he didn't."She's blind now. If you ask her to leave Verde City, where can she go? Who will take care of her?" Cedric said as he looked at Natalie.This statement seemed like an interrogation. It was also a subtle way of accusing her of cruelty!Natalie looked at him quietly with a smile on her lips. The laughter in her eyes was so obvious, unfamiliar, and ridiculous."Nat..." Seeing her smile like that, Cedric's heart tightened.He was about to reach for her hand, but Natalie pushed him away.Closing her eyes, she said, "She's my sister, right? Even I'm not worried about her well-being. As her brother-in-law, what are you worried about?"Natalie had used their relations here and...!With that, the concern and involvement Cedric was displaying for Isabella became even more ridiculous and disgusting.Cedric's face changed.He ha
After Jocelyn left, Christina came downstairs and asked Rebecca, "Mom, what did Joyce want?""Just keep an eye on Isabella!" Rebecca's expression wasn't pleasant. Originally, she intended to settle the matter between Jocelyn and Cedric to prevent any changes from happening.But now, she could see how the Lambert family was playing this.She had to admit that Isabella's presence in the Johnson family did have some impact on this matter!"I got it, Mom. But what did Joyce mean by that?""Oh, it just needs to be dealt with quickly!" Rebecca said irritatedly.In reality, her current thoughts were focused on another person. She closed her eyes, concealing the shrewdness in her eyes.Just as she was about to say something, the butler hurriedly came in. "Madam, there's a delivery for you!""Delivery?""Yes, ma'am.""Where is it from?""It's from Simeria."Simeria? From abroad?Rebecca furrowed her brow even more because she hadn't been shopping on foreign websites recently, so
Girls loved sweets, but many were afraid to indulge too much due to the fear of gaining weight.Seeing Christina enjoying the treats, the indulgence in Wanda's eyes deepened. "Shall I personally make you lunch, Miss?""Sure!""What would you like to eat?""Fish!""Alright. How about some braised fish?""Sounds good!" Christina nodded.She truly liked braised fish.Wanda looked at her. The more she looked at Christina, the more her fondness toward her grew. The smile on her lips widened as she said, "Have a couple more pieces; we'll have a late lunch!""Okay."Watching Christina eat happily like a child gave the cook a great sense of accomplishment.-After Rebecca left the Johnson Mansion, she made a call to investigate Natalie's whereabouts. Sylvan Gems was a huge company! Many of the upper-class circle in Verde City admired it greatly.Unexpectedly, her former daughter-in-law, whom she had despised, became the CEO of an international jewelry company.At this moment,
If it weren't for personally experiencing her tactics, Natalie might have thought that the lady before her was no different from other noble wives.This kind of gentleness seemed as if Rebecca's past tactics were truly a process to better Natalie as a person!"It's not really important if it's resentment or not, right? After all, I no longer have any relationship with you or the Johnson family!"Resentment?For people like them, the best revenge was indifference. Once, they used to press her down. Now, she stood at the pinnacle, making them look up to her. That was the true torment for them.Especially now, Natalie felt a sense of satisfaction deep inside as she watched Rebecca struggle with her words. Finally, she could vent some of the pent-up frustration she had for years!On the other hand, Rebecca tried to maintain a calm exterior. However, she was constantly enduring a heart-wrenching pain."Natalie," Rebecca said. She felt as if she couldn't hear her own voice.Nat
The Johnson family had always been conscious of their image and cared deeply about appearances. Now, they found themselves unexpectedly entangled in such a mess. What on earth was happening?Rebecca and Elizabeth were both relatively traditional women, so this situation was beyond what they could accept."W-what is going on?" Rebecca's mind was completely in chaos at this moment. What was happening here? Isabella was Natalie's sister. Natalie was Cedric's ex-wife. And now that Natalie had divorced Cedric, Isabella was residing in the Johnson Manor?! The relationships were getting incredibly complicated!Natalie interrupted her thoughts and said, "What's happening? I don't have time to explain to you." Glancing at her wristwatch, she ignored Rebecca and walked away."Wait!" As Natalie reached the doorway, Rebecca called out. Her face was pale, and even her voice was trembling!Natalie paused and turned her head slightly. "Is there anything else?""Then... What do y
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