Besides, if the child were still alive, Cedric wouldn't be able to get any information, even if he used Bianca's whereabouts as a bargaining chip.It was evident that Natalie wasn't showing the true extent of her feelings for Cedric.She hated him.She hated him so much!She even wished to obliterate him completely. And she... had every reason to hate him! From her previous life to this one, he was well aware of everything she had lost because of him."Let's go." Cedric finally turned away.Natalie frowned.Go? Where?!"Did you forget? I've told you half a month ago. You have to spend the same amount of time with me that you've spent with Irwin in the past two years."And this was what he used to exchange for information about Bianca.Natalie had been busy during the last half a month. It hadn't been easy, and being apart from Cedric had allowed her to calm down a bit."Are you really sure you know where she is?" Natalie asked, trying to remain calm.In reality, she didn'
Upstairs, Natalie was about to go crazy!Just thinking about Bianca getting injured and needing five stitches made her mind race with questions. Why was Bianca injured? Why did she need stitches? The sheer volume of information made it impossible for her to calm down."I said I would ensure she lives. I didn't say I could guarantee her safety!""Can you?""No!"Natalie was silent.Breathing became difficult, and her chest tightened. From Cedric's response, she could deduce that Bianca had probably gotten involved with someone very dangerous. Otherwise, why would even Cedric say he couldn't guarantee Bianca's safety?"And you can't control what happens to Bianca!""..."She felt like she was suffocating again!What did he mean that she couldn't control it? Hearing Cedric say this made her chest not only tight but also filled with fear. Who had Bianca provoked? Why did Cedric say she couldn't control it?"I used to be able to stand up against you, so now I can defi
The woman looked pretty good. She had curly hair and a seductive figure."Not bad! The beauties around you are getting more and more flavorful!""...""She's much better than that... Ms. Morgan. Good job. Your taste seems to have improved a lot!"Cedric's face darkened. Why did this woman always have to bring up Isabella, no matter what the occasion?Thinking about it, Cedric felt a headache coming on."She's a doctor!"Natalie instantly stiffed. At this moment, she also realized why the woman's name sounded so familiar.The last time Jason recommended her to a highly skilled cosmetic surgeon, her name was Sophia Lowe.However, they hadn't met in person."So, this is the legendary Mrs. Johnson. I've heard so much about you."Upon hearing the title Sophia had used, Natalie's face immediately darkened."I'm the deputy CEO of Regal Horizons, not Mrs. Johnson."When their hands clasped, both of them exerted force involuntarily.Sophia maintained her smile and said, "I see."
The atmosphere became tense.Stephen raised his cup and took a sip before asking, "Is this about Nat?""Her health hasn't been good these past two years, right?" Cedric asked with a hoarse voice.Stephen's gaze turned icy in an instant.Without a doubt...!Even if Isabella had approached Cedric with ulterior motives, it was Cedric who was asking about Natalie's health right now.When it came to Natalie, Stephen instinctively believed that Cedric had the least right to know anything!After all, he had been the cause of most of Natalie's problems!When the truth was revealed, the reasons and secrets behind those actions were just excuses in the eyes of the person who was hurt.Instead of answering Cedric's question, Stephen asked, "Is Isabella still staying at Morina Hotel?"Morina Hotel was also a part of Regal Horizons International's hotel division. Did Cedric actually arrange for her to stay at Morina Hotel?Was he truly unaware, or...!When Isabella's name was mentione
What happened in the afternoon had no impact on Natalie whatsoever. She appeared as cold as ever. After Cedric left, she immersed herself back into work. In the afternoon, Leon came by with a somewhat solemn expression."Any news about Bia?" Natalie asked.Even though Natalie had to put up with Cedric for information on Bianca, that didn't mean she stopped investigating on her own end.It was evident she didn't want deeper interactions with Cedric.However, to Natalie's disappointment, Leon shook his head."None.""None?" Natalie's heart tightened.But Leon's expression was more than solemn. Natalie could tell it was more than just the absence of news about Bianca."Is there more to this?" Natalie asked bluntly.Leon frowned, and the atmosphere turned heavy. Leon had been with Natalie for a long time, and it was rare he looked like this.It looked like... the situation was more complicated than Natalie thought.He glanced at her and said, "The person behind this probably s
Cedric understood.At this critical juncture, the reason she decided to acquire Palm Pearl Inc. was undoubtedly a silent response to their relationship for the public eye.There was a suffocating feeling in his chest."I'll have Lucas handle the relevant documents as soon as possible," Cedric said hoarsely.Apparently, he would cooperate with Natalie on the procedural issues.Natalie raised an eyebrow.When she looked at Cedric, it was clear she found his quick agreement somewhat surprising. In her mind, he was always one to resist, and she thought making him cooperate would require some effort. She didn't expect him to comply so easily with her actions.Unbeknownst to Natalie, the establishment and rapid listing of Palm Pearl Inc. in Simeria was a plan Cedric had devised for her. The projects involved were vast and intricate...! He had always planned to hand the company over to her, but not... under these circumstances."Aren't you going to take that?" His phone was
As the man finished speaking, Isabella could distinctly feel the weight of his breath from the other end of the phone.Her own breath tightened in response. Yes, it wasn't just Cedric, but also... Natalie! Otherwise...She couldn't understand why this person always got involved with Cedric and Natalie and took action against Cedric whenever they were together. If it was only hatred for Cedric, then couldn't this person have ended everything during Cedric's two years in prison?"Bella, you're really such a naughty girl, hmm?" the man on the other end of the phone said, his tone both tempting and filled with a sense of danger.But it also carried a warning, tinged with a threat. Isabella remained silent.Before she could speak, the man continued in a coaxing tone, "Go. Don't disappoint me."It was more of a threat than coaxing. Without waiting for Isabella to say anything more, he hung up.He didn't directly answer Isabella's question, but it definitely strengthed her gues
However, this restraint had almost reached its limit. In the end, Isabella took a deep breath and said, "I actually don't hate you anymore."Natalie was silent.Hate?!So, Isabella was telling Natalie that she initially came after her because of hatred? But that hatred no longer existed now?"You don't hate me anymore?""Yes, I don't! Not anymore!" Whether Natalie believed it or not, Isabella was speaking the truth at this moment.In the beginning, it was hatred. Why did she hate Natalie? It was because of Natalie's mother, and the hatred persisted until the moment Natalie perished in the flames. After that, Isabella no longer harbored hatred. She felt nothing even when she received news of Natalie being alive again. She only thought that Natalie was incredibly lucky. However, now...!Natalie's tone became sharper. "So, you came just to tell me this?""Leave Cedric!""..."So, the topic inevitably circled back to Cedric!"Do you love him?""Yes, I love him. Cons
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