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
Once, Natalie had eagerly anticipated having a child. She had longed to give Cedric a child.But now...!Her determination was resolute!She wasn't a qualified mother, and this situation made her see Cedric's madness completely!In the face of that man's madness, she had no confidence in protecting this child.-At Scarlet Villa, Isabella and Cedric sat at the dinner table. Cedric was currently on a call.He was heard saying on the phone, "Stephen can't attend to her right now!""...""Yes, everything has been arranged!"After finishing the call, he hung up.When Isabella heard Cedric mention Stephen, she knew that the call was about Natalie.Despite feeling some relief, there was also tension within her. She had to admit that Cedric was truly ruthless!This level of ruthlessness completely disregarded the ten years he had with Natalie.The situation would be irreversible no matter who got involved in such ruthlessness.She picked up a cup and drank half the glass of jui
Rebecca swiftly stood up from the sofa and walked out. Elizabeth exclaimed, "Where are you going?!""Scarlet Villa!" Rebecca said and left.Elizabeth was speechless.Glancing at Christina, who was equally stunned, she scolded, "Why aren't you following her immediately?!"It was already late in the night, and Elizabeth was anxious. Cedric's relationship with the family already wasn't great because of Natalie. And now, all this trouble because of a woman named Isabella! It was undoubtedly causing great anxiety for everyone! Christina quickly followed her out...!-Karina acted swiftly. She approached Natalie and said, "Everything has been arranged!""...""Your health isn't very good. The hospital will prescribe some medicine to temporarily regulate your body. They've scheduled the surgery for half a month later!"At this moment, Natalie was looking at her phone. Karina's words hardly elicited a response from her. She was staring blankly at it!Karina stepped forward
After all, Natalie had suffered enough.So, before Cedric tried to establish such a relationship with Isabella... Rebecca wouldn't agree! Even if Natalie wasn't Stephen's nice, Rebecca would still never agree to Isabella being her daughter-in-law!"She's Ivan's only sister in this world.""But there's no need for you to dedicate your whole life to taking care of her!" Rebecca's tone became solemn.Ivan's sister?! It was like a curse. It lingered around the Johnson family and couldn't be shaken off no matter what they did! Indeed, looking at it now, wasn't it true?"What other feelings do you want?" Cedric mocked, looking at Rebecca.His gaze made Rebecca instantly uneasy. "What do you mean?"The implication was that, after the incident with Natalie, he started to despise even the notion of feelings. After all, the ten years of emotions with Natalie proved to be unreliable. So now... Was he implying that, without Natalie, it didn't matter who he spent his days with?
At this moment, she stood at the doorstep. She pressed the doorbell repeatedly, but no one came to answer. Looking at the dark villa with no lights, she realized that Irwin probably hadn't arrived yet.As the cold wind blew, she felt a chill running through her body. Taking out her phone, she dialed Irwin's number. Beep!The phone rang continuously until it automatically hung up, and still no one answered.Natalie adjusted her coat. Suddenly, there was a weight on her shoulder. It was Leon! A black windbreaker draped over her, and he said, "It's quite cold." The man didn't say much, and Natalie nodded without refusing. She was indeed feeling cold; perhaps it was due to changes in her body. During this period, she would shiver at the slightest breeze.In her previous life, Scarlet Villa went up in flames shortly after she learned about her pregnancy. Looking back now, she had already forgotten what it felt like for a woman to be pregnant. But now, she could feel the chan
"Alright!" Leon took note of the information Natalie provided and nodded. It seemed that Leon had the necessary resources.As Leon turned to leave, there was a knock on the study door. "Who is it?""It's me." Nigel's voice came from outside.Leon glanced at Natalie, who placed the relevant materials into a drawer. "What's the matter?""There are some guests downstairs. They claim to be here regarding the eastern suburbs project."Natalie and Leon exchanged glances. Regarding the eastern suburbs project? Downstairs, Natalie saw the people in uniform and knew the situation was truly pointing in her direction.Jonathan had taken away Irwin, and now, her movements were further restricted due to the events in the eastern suburbs and with Sylvan Gems."Ms. Walker, we need to conduct a detailed investigation for the eastern suburbs project. Would you please come with us?" The leader of the group spoke politely.Though polite, Natalie understood. If she went with them tonight
It wasn't easy to break Cedric's love for Natalie. It was hard enough to pry him away from her, and Christina had done everything in her power to do so!And then, Isabella appeared! She was even more formidable, and Christina didn't see any hope for herself at that time.Thinking about all these things, Christina's heart clenched painfully!For so many years... She hadn't had any support!Elizabeth acted like no one was worthy of her grandson. Rebecca was even worse. She made it seem as if no one in the world was suitable for Cedric!And yet, Rebecca now seemed obsessed over getting Natalie back together with Cedric just because she was the successor of Regal Horizons International!Even with the earth-shattering news going around, Rebecca could easily attribute it to internal conflicts within the group.It did nothing to waver Rebecca's obsession and change of attitude towards Natalie. Now that Wanda had expressed her support, Christina felt like she had seen light in the
The voice was like a restrained soul. It had been unnoticeable once or twice, but now it was more prominent. It was so clear that it seemed he could hear it.He had heard it countless times.It was obvious Natalie should pay a price for her actions! She deserved it!But every time he did something to her, that voice deep within his heart would constantly interfere. It made him endlessly annoyed."Go and take a look," he finally said coldly."You mean Ms. Walker?" Lucas asked."Yes."As he spoke, he took out a cigarette from the pack and lit it. He took a couple of deep drags, and only then did it ease the oppressive and irritable feeling in his heart.Lucas made a U-turn, and the car turned onto the road leading to the police station.Just then, Cedric's phone vibrated.He pressed the half-smoked cigarette into the car's ashtray and picked up the phone. He glanced at the number, and his eyes narrowed.He massaged his throbbing forehead.Answering the call, he said, "Hel
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