Back at Lotus Villa, Clyde was still awake. When Natalie entered, he was on the phone. His expression was unpleasant, and he seemed to have mentioned Wexford.Natalie's heart tightened once again.When Clyde saw her, he hastily said something to the other end, then hung up and walked towards Natalie."Why are you back so late? And in your sleepwear?!" Clyde asked.Instead of answering his question, Natalie changed the subject and asked, "Is there another issue in Wexford?"At the mention of Wexford, Clyde's frown deepened. He wasn't a talkative person, and he still needed some time to get used to the recent change in his status since coming to Simeria.The only person he probably spoke more often to was Natalie. They looked identical and had been in the same space since the moment they came to life. Even after being separated for so many years, there seemed to be an unspoken understanding between them, tugging at their hearts involuntarily."It's not a big issue. You don't n
Silence filled the air.Even through the phone, one could feel the coldness of the confrontation between them.After a while, Cedric took a deep breath and said, "Children are fragile when sick. She has been calling for you since she started to have a fever.""She's calling for her mother, not me." Natalie's tone grew colder.To Cedric, Natalie's current self seemed like a stranger. It felt as if they had never known each other."Kyle is on his way," Cedric added as his tone became more assertive.Natalie chuckled coldly."Why are you laughing?" Cedric asked."Cedric, do you know what you look like right now?""..." Before he could respond, Natalie continued, "You used to repeatedly force me to do things for her mother.""...""Do you remember what you made me do? Her mother is now dead, so you'll do anything for her child, huh?"The air fell silent once again.Once, it was Isabella. Now, it was Isabella's daughter!The Cedric in this life...!It seemed like he would n
"Let's talk outside!" Cedric said as he grabbed her wrist and walked towards the door.However, Natalie shook his hand off. She looked at Kayla with a mocking glint in her eyes.She had to admit that Cedric was really good to Isabella's daughter. Every detail in this room showed careful consideration. Natalie's mockery became more apparent as she said, "You've done so much to Cly and Caleb just to force me to see her, right?"Cedric was silent.Cly?! Caleb?!The chill that was already present in the man intensified when he heard Natalie's sudden reference to Clyde and Caleb. The look in his eyes towards her became colder.Natalie walked past him and approached the bed.Looking down at Kayla lying on the bed, Natalie's eyes were filled with disdain.Seeing Natalie's gaze, Kayla subconsciously didn't dare to move. When Cedric saw Kayla instinctively curled into herself, his anger rose again."Natalie." His tone became heavier.Natalie sat in the chair Cedric had just vacate
"Why don't you come and have a drink tonight with me? Even though there's no wedding, I still hope you can enjoy the happiness of my marriage," Bianca said calmly over the phone.However, Natalie sensed bitterness beneath this calmness. She had witnessed the entanglement between Bianca and Malcolm firsthand and had experienced Malcolm's dreadful side. Yet now, out of the blue, Bianca had married Zane?!In this short span of time, what had transpired? Marriage had always been sacred in Bianca's eyes, influenced by her past profession. Natalie knew that Bianca and Zane weren't close. So, what had Malcolm done to push Bianca, who had always regarded marriage highly, into marrying the seventh lord?"Where are you staying now?""I'm your neighbor. I'm staying behind Hillside Villa.""...Alright, I got it."The area around Hillside Estate had four directions. Natalie occupied the east side and was unaware of who resided in the remaining three. Unexpectedly, the seventh lord was
After meeting Caleb, Natalie headed straight to Versant Villa in Hillside Estate, where Bianca was waiting. When she arrived, she saw Zane getting into a car.Zane looked dignified and imposing, and he was wearing a dark windbreaker. He exuded a chilling aura, his gaze cold and distant. This vibe was unique to the Entes family. Natalie had felt it before from the fifth and sixth lords.Now, she was feeling it from the seventh lord, Zane Entes.As the convoy passed by her, the car window slightly lowered. Zane's cold, piercing eyes met hers, sending shivers down Natalie's spine. This wasn’t the Zane she remembered. He was no longer Zane Jacobs, her assistant, but Zane Entes, the Entes family's seventh son!The car halted, and he said in a deep voice, "She's waiting for you.""I see," Natalie responded, unsure how to address the current Zane.Zane's lips curled into a faint smile. At that moment, Natalie felt he was even more mysterious than before. Then, he left.When N
Bianca's voice seethed with rage as she exclaimed, "Why didn't you just get rid of that child?" The fury in her tone was unmistakable.Cedric seemed to be an ever-present figure in Natalie's life. First, he mistreated Natalie, and now he pulled this move.Natalie sighed. "She's just a child."While she had reservations about Kayla and didn't particularly want to be around her, she didn't harbor the same extreme feelings as Bianca."Why doesn't he just leave with that child?" Bianca's anger was as clear as day. If Isabella's daughter meant so much to Cedric, he should spend his life with her!Compared to Bianca's fiery temper, Natalie appeared more composed. "It's up to him wherever he chooses to go with the child.""You're really okay with that?""Yes," Natalie responded. Aside from the discomfort she felt when Isabella's name was mentioned, she remained unfazed."But with him here in Simeria and close to you, there are bound to be complications," Bianca warned.Natali
Of course not!Right from the start, Natalie knew Malcolm should pray that he never gave Bianca a chance to turn things around. Otherwise, chaos would ensue in Simeria.Given the circumstances, Natalie knew persuading Bianca to leave Simeria was futile. Even if she did, as Bianca mentioned, she'd have no future and certainly no freedom. Given Malcolm's intense vendetta against her because of Faye, Bianca would be hunted down no matter where she went.At that time, the fate awaiting her would be unimaginable."Bia," Natalie murmured, looking at Bianca and feeling the weight of their situation. Marriage and men were intricate webs. Once trapped, escape might be impossible.These were things that women should not easily get involved with. Once involved, it would be irreparable and beyond redemption if they made the wrong choice."You can't drink now, right?" Bianca asked as she gently caressed Natalie's cheek with elegant fingers.Natalie replied, "Just a little."Although i
Just as they left Hillside Estate and reached the foot of the mountain, the car stopped.The driver exclaimed, "Ms. Walker..."Ahead, a Phantom obstructed their path, preventing them from reaching the main road. Despite the darkness, Natalie's blurred vision could discern that the car belonged to Cedric. A chill ran down her spine.With a thud, Cedric emerged from his vehicle and approached her side. The driver recognized him, and an underlying tension filled the air."Ms. Walker, we can turn around and...!""No need," Natalie said.If Cedric had gone to such lengths to corner her here, what more could he be capable of? Before she could react further, Cedric had already opened her car door, his demeanor hinting at an unspoken dominance.In the presence of Zane's driver, Natalie maintained her composure. She calmly exited the vehicle and entered Cedric's car. Then, they drove silently towards Peach Garden.Over time, Natalie had noticed that conversing with Cedric invariably