Natalie cradled Bianca gently and said, "I've arranged everything. We'll leave Simeria today.""Natalie.""It's okay, everything's fine. Don't use such a harsh tone with me, okay?" Natalie muttered, her voice full of grievance.How could she not understand how Bianca was?Little did Bianca know that Natalie had already provoked Malcolm. Even if Bianca spoke up now, she couldn't clear things up for Natalie.Natalie couldn't afford to lose because the situation had already become chaotic. At this point, she had to make sure Bianca left the country.Bianca stiffened, and her heart pounded wildly in her chest. She felt like she was suffocating.All her pretenses crumbled because of Natalie's distressed tone."Nat." Bianca finally relaxed in Natalie's arms.The feeling of being able to depend on someone... could warm one's heart.Even a strong woman like Bianca, when worn down over time, would want someone to lean on."Shh, it's okay. Everything will be fine," Natalie patted Bi
Stephen looked at Natalie and said, "In fact, Lord Malcolm wasn't like that in the beginning." When she heard Stephen's words, Natalie raised an eyebrow. It was obvious she didn't want to talk about this!In her opinion, Malcolm was not even a bit redeemable...However, Stephen said he wasn't like that in the beginning. She was curious. "So, how did he used to be?""He was calm, reserved, and indifferent. He was also sophisticated and dignified."Sophisticated and dignified?Natalie couldn't connect those words to Malcolm at all.He had called Bianca by a number—74.How could Natalie not understand the meaning behind it?Until now, Natalie felt that Malcolm's humiliation of Bianca was detestable."All his changes began because of a woman in Verde City.""Faye?""Yes." Natalie's heart felt heavy. It seemed that she now knew the true nature of the hatred between Malcolm and Bianca. To Malcolm, everything that happened to Faye started because of the lawsuit she had lo
After all, Malcolm now held one of Natalie's weaknesses—Bianca.Bianca was... one of the few people left that Natalie trusted. When everything was in chaos and nothing was clear, Bianca remained a constant in her heart, and Natalie trusted her.How could she not care?In the afternoon, Malcolm sent a gown. The dress was dazzling blue and wasn't Natalie's usual style. She had never been fond of such colors due to her short height. She felt that she couldn't handle such a gorgeous shade. However, when she finally put it on, she had to admit that Malcolm had a unique eye. The style perfectly offset her disdain for this color.When Stephen returned and saw her dressed up, he asked, "What's this?""There's a dinner.""And you're attending with... Lord Malcolm?""Who else?!" Natalie felt irritated when Malcolm was mentioned. The man wanted to show her off everywhere he could to ensure everyone knew about his significant ties with the Jarvis family.Stephen frowned. Clearly, h
Malcolm held her ice-cold hands and gently pulled her into his embrace, as if protecting her. This action made everyone present gasp in surprise.Malcolm had many scandals, but he had never brought anyone into public occasions before. Now, there were rumors that he had dismissed the women around him for the deputy CEO of Regal Horizons International, making her the envy of all. People's gazes toward Natalie were more than just hostile—they seemed to wish they could drag her out of Malcolm's embrace and toss her aside!"Look, you've become the object of everyone's envy when you're by my side."Natalie's smile remained on her face, but her tone was unusually fierce. "They look like they want to eat me alive."Who did this man think he was? Did he really think she wanted to be an object of everyone's envy?The dance at the ball was intimate and suggestive. Natalie was petite and fair. When she swayed with Malcolm on the dance floor, there was a unique charm to her. Although
The calm atmosphere in Simeria was gradually torn apart.Amidst the enthusiasm of the rumors that Natalie was Malcolm's and that the man was about to present a luxurious betrothal gift, another major event occurred. It shattered the already disrupted tranquility of Simeria.Regal Horizons International officially announced the termination of all positions held by Natalie in the company, causing an uproar throughout Simeria. Given the prior rumors that the Jarvis family had overlooked their only daughter and designated Natalie as the future heiress to Regal Horizons International, her sudden removal from all positions raised questions.Why had she been dismissed when she was about to marry the sixth lord of the Entes family?Then, even more shocking news was revealed.Less than half a day after this announcement, a new headline appeared.[Natalie Walker has no relation to the Jarvis family from now on and has moved out.]This news was explosive, surpassing even the previous a
Malcolm had been upset by the sudden appearance of an heiress for Regal Horizons International back then.And now, Stephen's current maneuvers...In Malcolm's view, it was undoubtedly another one of Natalie's dubious schemes!Natalie was full of cunning tricks. She was seemingly simple, but her little tricks hit as hard as a sledgehammer!It made him wonder how she planned to turn the situation around this time.Of course, it didn't matter if Natalie didn't become his woman. This situation was still an opportunity for Natalie to become one of his people.It didn't seem like a bad idea.-Simeria was now abuzz with activity. Meanwhile, the Jarvis family was handling things smoothly. Natalie had openly moved from Lotus Villa to Hillside Villa, presenting herself as if the Jarvis family had ousted her.At Hillside Villa, Natalie lay leisurely on the sofa. She was waiting for Malcolm to announce either his engagement to someone else or news that there was never a relationship be
Malcolm's actions had torn apart Natalie's plans and forcibly intertwined himself with her and the Jarvis family.During dinner time, he... arrived at Hillside Villa!At the dining table, Natalie glared fiercely at Malcolm. She looked as if she wanted to tear him to pieces with her bare hands!The man chuckled, "What? Is this your first time losing?"Natalie was silent.The first time?! Indeed, it was the first time she faced such a major setback.Before she could speak, Malcolm continued, "How did you deceive Cedric with your clumsy tactics?"Clumsy tactics?Yes, in this life... From the moment she woke up, she had been constantly thinking about how to sever ties with Cedric. She had pressured him at every step to get a divorce.Each time, he had initially refused. But...How did he eventually agree?Thinking back now, Natalie realized it was because... she had caused too much trouble. She had pushed him to the brink, and in his loss of reason, he had agreed."What els
When did it all start?It seemed to begin when Isabella wanted revenge against Natalie, back when she hadn't found a way to connect with Cedric yet. That man had appeared out of nowhere.He helped her get close to Cedric and stirred up chaos between Natalie and Cedric. Watching Natalie gradually fall from her pedestal brought Isabella immense satisfaction, thinking she had finally dragged Natalie into the abyss. But who would have thought...!The truth brought by Rebecca and the results of Yuvan's reexamination of the information constantly inflicted unbearable pain on her.Isabella only felt disgust when she heard Lily's words.Seeing how Isabella remained silent and cold, Lily felt displeased but didn't say much.Soon, someone from inside came out and respectfully approached Isabella. "Ms. Morgan, please come in," he said, courteously opening the car door for her.Lily allowed them to take Isabella inside. In her view, the hatred between Isabella and Natalie was irreco
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