Although Natalie had long witnessed Cedric's methods, she was still caught off guard this time. Previously, she knew Cedric dealt with opponents ruthlessly. But now, this level of manipulation was directed at her! She...!If not for her uncle's protection, she probably wouldn't be able to break free. But she underestimated Cedric's ruthlessness towards her. When that man turned ruthless, he was no different from a madman.-At Radiant Tower, a man stood tall by the French windows, overlooking the traffic below like a king. His thin lips were tightly pressed, radiating an icy demeanor. Yuvan stood not far behind him, and when he received a message on his phone, a shadow flickered in his eyes. "Mr. Johnson!"“…”"Ms. Morgan was injured," Yuvan said.Cedric's tone was tight as he asked, "What happened?"Isabella was going through the prime of her life, but now, such an incident occurred...! Her brother Ivan died because of him, and now, she had become a sacrifice in h
A chill flashed in Cedric's eyes."She doesn't acknowledge you as her sister. Why bother considering her feelings at this point?" His tone was also somewhat cold. It was evident that he had already determined what kind of person Natalie was, and he couldn't accept her anymore.Isabella sensed the emotion in his tone. Although she felt a fleeting sense of satisfaction, she still looked pained on the surface."But she is my sister after all."Her tone was filled with sorrow. It seemed that despite all Natalie had done during this period, Isabella was still speaking up for her. Natalie had insulted Isabella's mother as a mistress on the phone, a severe humiliation. Then, when Isabella was thoroughly exposed as her sister, Natalie still refused to acknowledge her.Natalie was truly ruthless.Now, looking at Isabella, who continued to defend Natalie, everyone couldn't help but feel sorry for her."Enough, don't say anything more, hmm?" Cedric said.Isabella wanted to say somet
Cedric's tactics were fierce. In just a few days, he had violently brought her down from her high position and crushed her ruthlessly.Natalie watched the overwhelming online attacks, feeling a chilling sensation throughout her body. With an imposing aura, she rushed to Radiant Tower but was intercepted by Yuvan. "Ms. Walker, Mr. Johnson said he doesn't want to see you."Slap!Yuvan's words were cut short as Natalie slapped him. In an instant, Yuvan's expression darkened, and his gaze toward Natalie turned sharp."Oh, someone who's been pulled down from the position of Sylvan Gems’ CEO has bitten back, huh?" An unsympathetic voice chimed in. Queenie appeared, holding a white porcelain cup. She stood next to Yuvan, observing Natalie with a sarcastic look.Slap! Slap!Natalie delivered two slaps to Queenie's face. The white cup crashed to the ground, and coffee spilled everywhere. Onlookers, who were initially reveling in Natalie's misfortune, quickly averted their gazes,
It was hard to imagine that this woman could remain so proud and upright despite all her malicious deeds. She even stood at the peak of life and flaunted her power and dominance.Natalie stopped and turned around. There was a smirk that could kill on her lips."You've done so much just to make me beg, right? To see me submit to you!?""...""Cedric, I can stand in the spotlight at the summit, and naturally, I can gracefully face the fall. So all your scheming to drag me into the mud won't show you what you want!"Her words were calm, and she spoke like a queen. It felt as if she were elevated and untouchable. Yet, the person orchestrating all of this was still lurking in the shadows.Natalie walked away.Her proud figure was something she had been born with. She wouldn't let anyone suppress her and succeed!-After exiting Radiant Tower, Natalie called Stephen. Since something significant had happened, Stephen would undoubtedly be aware of it.However, he hadn't called he
Natalie didn't know how she managed to leave Apex Global. Sitting in the car, she felt like a lost child.Just then, her phone vibrated. She picked it up and noted it was an internal call from Auro Studio. Honestly, whenever she saw calls from the internal line or from people like Zane and Karina, she couldn't help but tense. That was because they constantly reminded her of the dilemma she was facing. Even though this was her second change at life, in the face of such a situation, she... felt lost!Answering the call, she said, "Hello!""Can you come to the studio now?" Karina's voice sounded urgent, making Natalie's heart jump to her throat."What's going on?""It's the Premier Garden project!"Premier Garden Corporation? The project with Caleb Spencer?"What happened?""They need the designs urgently. You know how it is now, all our designers are..." Karina trailed off.Natalie understood. If Premier Garden Corporation needed it, Natalie had to handle it personally.
After exiting Premier Garden Corporation, Natalie went directly to Radiant Tower. Yuvan... had already been admitted to the hospital. So, when people saw Natalie in her frosty demeanor, they avoided her and dared not approach her.Undaunted, Queenie intercepted her. Slap!Before she could say anything, Natalie slapped her, sending her into the corner.Such explosive temper indicated that anyone approaching her now would face a similar fate.Queenie was somewhat dazed from the slap. She angrily got up and screamed, "Natalie, stop right there!"Bang!Natalie forcefully pushed a chair in her path, kicked open the office door, and entered with even more fiery rage than when she arrived.Cedric's office was currently holding a high-level meeting. The loud noise drew everyone's attention. When Cedric saw her again, a hint of gloom flashed in his eyes.He glanced at his wristwatch and said, "You're all dismissed.""Yes, sir!"Everyone stood up and quickly left.Natalie entered
Cedric... Cedric...!At this moment, Natalie kept repeating this name in her mind. That was the man from her previous life who had cost her everything. In this life, was she so powerless that she could do nothing as he turned her world upside down?!"Nat? Nat, are you okay?" Bianca's voice on the phone became increasingly worried as Natalie remained silent. Especially now since she saw Stephen hovering over Winona so much. Winona wasn't in a good situation right now.Natalie's condition was not good either. Sweat kept dripping from her forehead, and a warm sensation beneath her suggested something was not right. She took a deep breath and quickly said to Bianca, "I'm okay, don't worry. I'll hang up for now."Without waiting for Bianca to respond, Natalie hung up the phone.A stabbing pain emanated from her lower abdomen. She hadn't expected that the impact in Cedric's office a while ago would cause such intense pain. She suspected she had hit something.Trembling, she d
In the hospital room, the scent of disinfectant filled the air as Natalie regained consciousness. Karina was by her side, holding a laptop with several files scattered on a small table, indicating how busy she had been."Why didn't you get someone from Elegance Bay to stay with me instead?" Natalie asked with a hint of guilt as she observed how busy Karina was.Upon hearing this, Karina looked towards her. As soon as she saw Natalie waking up, she immediately set aside her laptop and files. "You're awake! How do you feel?""My stomach still hurts a bit," Natalie replied."I'll call the doctor right away," Karina said, rushing out of the room.Natalie wasn't sure where she had hit herself that caused such intense pain. Soon after, Karina returned with a doctor and two nurses."Hello, Ms. Walker," the doctor greeted, recognizing Natalie, as she had become a topic of discussion in Verde City recently."What's wrong with me?" Natalie couldn't see her own pale face or bloodless l
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