Natalie was on her way back to Hillside Villa. When her car reached a secluded area, other cars suddenly surrounded her!A man in black, with eagle-like eyes and a sharp expression, emerged from one of the vehicles.Cedric's face turned cold. Someone pulled open Natalie's car door!"Ms. Walker, our lord has invited you for a drink," the man said arrogantly.Natalie's expression darkened. An invitation? "What if I refuse?""Don't worry. We'll ensure your safety. That is... if your uncle cooperates," he added with a threatening undertone.Natalie's face turned red with anger!Now she understood why Stephen insisted she leave Simeria immediately. According to the rumors about Malcolm, he undoubtedly intended to make Stephen pay a heavy price."Leon.""Yes, Miss.""Are you confident?" As soon as Natalie finished speaking, her vision spun, and she heard a loud bang.Before she could react, she heard Cedric roar, "Go!"Then, she slammed into the backseat with tremendous f
Bianca's complexion was already unpleasant, and it worsened upon hearing Malcolm's words.He seemed to see through everything!"Say, do you think letting her see the true faces of those around her will lead to despair?"Despair? So, he intended to drag Natalie into the abyss of despair?!Bianca's originally calm eyes sharpened upon hearing Malcolm's words."Wouldn't it be a good thing for her if I let her see everything ahead of time?" Ahead of time?! Meaning he had decided to take action?!Bianca clenched her fists, and her whole body trembled even more violently."She doesn't need your so-called kind intentions!" Bianca exclaimed.The next moment, the man's face darkened.Seeing the dangerous glint in the man's eyes caused Bianca's heart to tighten even more.She didn't know the current situation around Natalie, but it would undoubtedly be better than Malcolm getting involved.Natalie had always been a clever person. Given time, she would surely figure things out. Or
At the airport, Yves, Natalie, and Leon left through a special channel. However, just as they reached the exit, Lucas appeared.He stared at Natalie intensely and called out, "Madam!"The form of address made Natalie's heart skip a beat. She moved her lips as if to object, but ultimately, she didn't correct Lucas's address as she usually did.Instead, she asked, "Lucas, what are you doing?"Lucas replied, "I'm not stopping you from leaving, but Mr. Johnson said..." He deliberately ignored Yves and continued, "You can't leave with Mr. Frazier's men."As he finished speaking, the atmosphere around Yves instantly felt more dangerous.Natalie frowned and looked at Yves. Her mind kept weaving through thoughts of Irwin, Cedric, and Stephen.Whom did she trust the most?Stephen, of course!And who was the person Stephen trusted the most? Irwin... or Cedric?The two names kept changing in her mind!Stephen had asked Cedric to stay by her side... What had happened between Stephen a
Men were like beasts in the dark night, and their every step felt like an attack on one's heart. The inherent oppression grew stronger as they approached their prey, causing their prey to shrink further into themselves.Just as Malcolm was about to approach Natalie, Leon grabbed Natalie's wrist."Ms. Walker!"Evidently, he intended to shield Natalie behind him. However, Natalie displayed an unprecedented level of firmness, standing her ground without flinching.She knew that if Leon stood in front of him at this moment...!Malcolm was a man who did not tolerate any obstacles in his path.He reached out his fair and slender finger to gently lift her chin and lightly stroked it. His crisp breath was pleasant, yet carried a deadly danger."It seems you understand me quite well, hmm?"He chuckled as he spoke, but it sounded bitterly ironic to Natalie's ears.Malcolm was mistaken.She wasn't the only one who understood him so well. Everyone in Simeria understood him very well!Na
While it was true that these three forces usually didn't clash openly, it was also fortunate that they maintained a surface-level harmony. After all, if these major forces were to break ties, it wouldn't just be a matter between them—it could involve the entire Simeria.But now, Malcolm had undoubtedly shattered this balance by taking Natalie!He was the royalty of Simeria, and the responsibility to maintain harmony weighed even heavier!So now..."Aren't you afraid of becoming a sinner?" Bianca said as she looked at him with cold eyes.Malcolm's gaze turned cold as well. He couldn't help but admit that this woman was incredibly tough. Even at this stage, she dared to challenge and push him to his limits."Do you think I care about these things?""Yes, you don't care!" Bianca smiled sarcastically. "What you care about is a woman like Faye."As soon as she finished speaking, the pressure on her chin intensified. At this moment, the man seemed to want to crush her.A dangero
On the solitary island, Natalie spent most of the half-month standing on the balcony of the third-floor room, gazing at the vast sea outside.She could go out. But each time she ventured beyond, she found the sea surrounded the entire island. Escaping seemed nearly impossible. After Malcolm's people brought her here, they cut off all her contact with the outside world. She had no idea what was happening in Simeria.During this half-month, besides thinking about Bianca, Natalie's mind was preoccupied with Irwin—yes, Irwin. Until now, the dangerous glint in Yves' eyes from that day often flashed in her mind.The sound of helicopter propellers buzzing interrupted her thoughts. Natalie looked up, and her eyes gleamed with a deep fascination. The helicopter landed not far away on the beach.Men in black suits disembarked in an orderly manner, forming a disciplined formation. The last two men to descend exuded an imposing aura. One wore sunglasses covering most of his face, and eve
Natalie knew that her height was her fatal weakness, having missed many career opportunities in the past due to this issue. However, that didn't mean she would accept attacks from others because of it. She glared fiercely at Malcolm and asked, "So, do you think we look good together?"Look good together?Malcolm looked at the extremely short and petite woman before him. He had to admit that the contrast was significant, standing next to a tall man like him. Their height difference didn't showcase the dignity of a queen. But then, he scoffed. "Well, what do you expect of someone from the Jarvis family? As long as your status is good enough, appearance doesn't matter!"With that, Natalie couldn't bear it any longer. She slapped the hand that was restraining her as hard as she could!As the man let go, she quickly distanced herself from him."If I'm not mistaken, my uncle has agreed to all your conditions. But this is one that he didn't, right?" Natalie said, her eyes fixed
Swoosh!After signing, Natalie grabbed the documents and ruthlessly threw them in the man's face.The people present all took a sharp breath, clearly not expecting Natalie, who was so petite, to have such a fiery temper.Malcolm had always been a man admired by women. When he found himself treated this way by Natalie, his face turned red with anger.His gaze towards Natalie also grew colder.However, Natalie was unfazed. "Can I meet her now?""Tomorrow, I'll have someone bring her to see you," Malcolm replied.He stood up, folded the marriage agreement, and handed it to the lawyer who had come with him. The lawyer respectfully accepted it.Malcolm once again extended a hand to Natalie in a gentlemanly manner."Shall we, my princess?"Princess?It was only at this moment that Natalie realized the Entes family was an ancient royal family. If Malcolm were to inherit the Entes family, then as his wife, she would naturally be addressed as a princess.Even after so many years, Si
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