Irwin mentioned that Malcolm wanted to establish a connection with the Jarvis family to gain complete control over the Entes family. Yet now, one of his own people was claiming Natalie would be his future wife?!To be blunt, these people were indeed two sides of the same coin to Natalie!"Sis, are you leaving now?" Despite Natalie's ever-changing expression, Roland's tone remained serious and firm.Natalie asked, "Can I talk to Irwin?""Of course you can!" Roland took out his phone, dialed Irwin's number, and handed it to Natalie.The phone screen flashed with Irwin's name as she waited for the call to connect. Soon, a warm voice came through. "Nat.""Irv, I don't know what I should say about you now." Irwin had lured Stephen to Wexford, making the already chaotic situation even messier. He had also done this in an attempt to control Cedric.And now, Irwin even wanted her to go to Wexford. Why? Obviously, it was to prevent her alliance with Malcolm and thereby limit
Roland's expression was ever-changing as he looked at Natalie.Without directly answering Roland's question, Natalie lifted her gaze to look at him, her eyes filled with specks of starry laughter. "What would happen if the Entes family finds out about Frederick? Wouldn't you need to work hard and fast to transfer that half of the documents?"Roland was silent."Disregarding everything else about the Entes family, you have to admit that the one thing they don't lack is people. If every one of them were to keep an eye out for Frederick, you wouldn't be able to transfer those documents even if you wanted to, right?"Roland felt a chill rising from the soles of his feet!Natalie's cunning smile completely shattered all the threats and toughness in his mind.She was too frightening.If she really went to Wexford, it would undoubtedly lead to further chaos."Roland, how about we make a bet?""What are we betting on?""Let's bet whether Lord Malcolm is more interested in Bianca's
Natalie held the documents in her hand and examined them. Kayla Walker... the child had not lied!She shuffled through the documents before closing the folder with a snap. The anger in her heart was evident... because Natalie was listed as the child's head of family on the documents!The ID number and all other details were meticulously accurate. Natalie had to admit that the other party's scheming was quite complete."Wendy!""Yes, Ms. Walker.”"You're dismissed for now."“Ms. Walker, please calm down!" Wendy could feel how tense Natalie felt and was genuinely concerned that Natalie might throw the child out the window.Natalie glared at her fiercely. Wendy immediately backtracked and said, "Yes, ma'am!"Wendy couldn't even protect herself now, so she didn't dare say anything else and left.Once Wendy exited the room, only Natalie and Kayla were left in the office.Looking at the ten-year-old who seemed to understand everything, Natalie's gaze was sharp."Stop crying.
Isabella!Whether in a different lifetime or in this one, her presence had turned Natalie's world upside down and completely torn apart her life.Unpleasant memories flashed through her mind, and then...It froze on the image of Isabella finally apologizing to her, calling her Sis...!Natalie looked at Julian with wide eyes."She's... dead?""Yes.""How did she die?" Natalie asked as if she couldn't hear her own voice, her tone hesitant.Isabella was dead? Just like that? So suddenly?!That was...!"Her body was found in the Orchid River, and the cause is still under investigation," Julian replied."..."Her already troubled expression became even darker.Isabella's existence was a hateful one for Natalie, but hearing such news suddenly shook her to the core.In the midst of her chaotic thoughts, her gaze landed on Kayla, who was sleeping on the sofa. Dread built within her, and Natalie pursed her lips."When did this happen?""Over half a month ago!"Over half a month
After everything was settled, Natalie enjoyed a month of peace.However, Natalie received a call in her office one month later.The person on the other end said, "Ms. Walker, Kayla has been adopted and taken away!"Natalie was silent.So what?Since she had sent Kayla to an orphanage, the child was no longer related to her, right? She would never see this child again in her lifetime.Wait...! The people who took the child to the orphanage were Lydia and Xyla.They were always cautious, so it was impossible for them to leave Natalie's contact information over there, right? A chill crept up her spine as Natalie asked, "Who adopted her?""It was a man named Mr. Johnson!"Cedric! There was no mistake about it.For a brief moment, Natalie felt a suffocating sensation in her chest, but it quickly disappeared."I got it."After hanging up the phone, Natalie took several deep breaths but couldn't dispel the heaviness in her chest.Then, her office phone rang.Natalie answer
Natalie endured until the end of the workday. When she reached the underground garage, she saw Lucas waiting respectfully in front of Cedric's Phantom. Upon seeing her, he approached respectfully and said, "Madam, His Excellency wishes to see you."His Excellency?Yes, Cedric was Wexford's lord now.This title constantly reminded Natalie of the times when she acted like a fool by Cedric's side."I won't go," Natalie said.There was no connection between them anymore, yet Cedric persisted in haunting her.He was like a despicable dog!No, he was worse than a dog. At least a dog worries about losing its master and tries its best to please them. What kind of creature was Cedric? Thinking he could just turn around and be welcomed back?But now, Natalie thought Cedric had asked Lucas to wait for her here because he wanted to argue about Kayla.She had no interest in that."Madam, Ms. Sanders...""Lucas, please tell him that if he thinks threatening me with Bianca will work,
In the dining room, only Natalie and Cedric remained. Natalie fixed her gaze on the man across from her, attempting to discern his expression. However, at this moment, she couldn't see anything clearly. The only thing she sensed was the chilling aura emanating from him.Click!The sound of a lighter echoed, followed by the strong smell of gasoline. Natalie narrowed her eyes, her face turning momentarily pale. She had always known Cedric liked using this type of lighter. In this eerie silence, the sound reminded her of her memories from her previous life.The scent of gasoline... was her last memory of Cedric before the raging fire consumed her.Cedric took two deep puffs and said, "She knows nothing."He was clearly referring to Kayla."Knows nothing about what?""From what she can remember, she has never seen Isabella. She has always been under Irwin's control."Natalie was silent.Irwin?! It was as if Cedric had mentioned Irwin deliberately, and Natalie felt uncomfor
Natalie didn't know how she managed to leave Peach Garden, but Lucas drove her home. In the car, the image of Kayla embracing her flashed in her mind. Shaking her head, Natalie forcefully pushed those thoughts out of her mind and attempted to contact Leon and Bianca. However, both attempts ended in failure. Finally, she dialed Malcolm's number. This time, she successfully got through!Both Natalie and Malcolm were currently in Simeria. After the troublesome entanglements of the past few months, they hadn't contacted each other for three or four months. However, Natalie had reached out to Malcolm undoubtedly because of Bianca."Hello.""It's me.""Oh?" A deep and faint laughter came from the other end of the phone, indicating that Malcolm expected her to contact him!"You found her, didn't you?" Natalie asked."Our agreement on this matter only applied when we were engaged. Now that the engagement is over, I naturally don't need to adhere to that promise."Had he ever a