No matter how much Natalie had once felt protected by Irwin, the realization that his kindness had ulterior motives stirred a tempest of emotions within her. It was almost like a raging flood that had overturned all her consciousness.That was how Natalie felt.Yves seemed to have been waiting in the shadows. Upon hearing Irwin's voice, he emerged from the darkness and entered the dining room. Natalie looked at Yves, but he simply nodded at Irwin.Before she could react...A cold gleam flashed, and the sound of something splurting...!Clang!A dagger was thrown onto the dining table, gleaming ominously among the dishes. Meanwhile, a trickle of blood stained Yves' hand, painting a vivid pattern on the marble floor.It was a shocking sight.Natalie was stunned. She couldn't react as she stared at Irwin silently.Irwin casually raised his wine glass to take a sip, his eyes never leaving hers. But his words were directed at Yves, "Well?""I apologize," Yves murmured with
As Irwin had said, all the injuries Cedric inflicted upon her were undeniably real. But in Natalie's eyes, Irwin's schemes were even more terrifying than Cedric's."Let go of me." She struggled to break free from his grasp, but Irwin's grip around her slender waist only tightened further.She was delicate.The more she struggled, the tighter he held her, rendering her motionless. His deep voice rumbled above her, "Did you get the file?"Natalie was silent, and her heart grew colder!All her struggles ceased at his words."How much do you really know about Cly?" she asked."No matter how much, it's just some files. Rest assured... I'll help you destroy the ones in Cedric's hands. After that, no one will threaten you again."Hah!Was he joking?No one would threaten her again?Yet, here he was, doing exactly that.Eventually, Irwin released her.When Natalie left, Irwin personally escorted her to her car. Just as the car door closed, he whispered, "Nat, if I wanted you t
Cedric stared at the Natalie before him, feeling as if she had become a complete stranger. It was as if she no longer cared about anything at all.Once, she had cared for nothing but him.But what about now?"Then what matters to you? The child you have with Caleb?" Yes, Caleb's child. Witnessing her tenderness and affection for the child, no one would believe she was indifferent.Natalie looked at him, her eyes shimmering with cold light."And what matters to you?" she retorted."You...""Once it was Isabella, now it's Isabella's daughter! I'm no longer the most important person to you. Do you still harbor the illusion that you can occupy that special place in my heart as you once did in the past?"The air turned still, a chilling silence enveloping them.In the past...!Now, memories of the past felt suffocating. In those seven years, they had been inseparable. Yet, who could have foreseen the rift that would come after marriage?Indeed, the heart has two chamber
At this moment, to Cedric, Natalie's resolute stance was undoubtedly because of Kayla. Taking a deep breath, he fiercely drew on his cigarette before stating to Natalie, "I'll send her away as soon as possible."What was once a definitive statement had now become a vague promise. This indicated just how significant a place Kayla held in Cedric's heart due to his relationship with Isabella.The crux of the matter wasn't about sending Kayla away. It was evident that Cedric genuinely couldn't bear the thought of parting with the child.Natalie fell silent. For them, this was a pointless topic. As Cedric rose to leave, he issued a warning in his tone, "Don't see Irwin again."Bang!Before Natalie could even react with a word, Cedric had already left. She remained seated, placing the pig on the chaise longue with a wry smile.Don't see Irwin? He was seriously... First, Caleb, and now Irwin.That night, Natalie tossed and turned, unable to sleep. She was jolted awake by
His sanity was constantly being challenged.After his burst of anger, Cedric laughed.It was maniacal, and it sounded... so tragically heavy. Then, it seemed like something within Cedric's world had died.He suddenly calmed down, his voice chillingly composed, "Was Clyde just an excuse? You came for Irwin, didn't you?"He used to believe that in Natalie's world, nothing mattered more than her child and the members of the Jarvis family. However, Caleb, as the father of the child, held importance, and Irwin seemed to have an irreplaceable position in her heart.Now, in Natalie's world, everyone seemed more important than Cedric. Was there anything sadder than that?Cedric had always thought the ten years of emotions between him and Natalie were insurmountable. He believed that these emotions were his strongest leverage against Natalie. But he was wrong. She had changed."After everything, would Irwin accept being the stepfather to your illegitimate daughter?" The after
As this thought crossed her mind, a complex worry flashed in Natalie's eyes. Eventually, she picked up her phone and called Clyde, who answered promptly. "It's me," came the man's deep voice on the other end."You're with Caleb?" Natalie asked."Yes.""Is there something going on?" Hearing that Clyde was indeed with Caleb made Natalie's heart race. Although Clyde was her brother, Natalie couldn't help but admit that Clyde was also dangerous after learning about Wexford!And as for Caleb, he was primarily a shrewd businessman to Natalie. That was why she was worried."What are you afraid of?" Clyde seemed to have the ability to look into people's hearts.That single sentence revealed Natalie's concerns."Cly, Caleb—""Whatever he does has nothing to do with you.""Yes, it has nothing to do with me." Upon hearing Clyde's words, Natalie snapped back to reality. While she had previously complicated things for Caleb, she had done her part to make amends. So whatever happe
Speaking of pain, the one who was suffering right now was Jade.In the end, Bianca came to the hospital.She stood near Malcolm, staring at the pale face of the woman lying in the hospital bed.Malcolm said, "As long as you sign the surgical consent form, I'll have someone immediately take you back to Verde City once the operation is over!"Verde City.Bianca's home.It was also the place that inflicted the deepest scar on Malcolm's heart. Over the years, no one dared mention it in his presence.Yet now, he mentioned it to Bianca...!It was evident that Jade held some significance in his heart.A sardonic smile crept onto Bianca's lips as she looked at Malcolm and remarked, "It seems she truly is on death's door, isn't she?"Malcolm remained silent, his eyes instantly brimming with a rage that bordered on bloodlust.But Bianca, noticing his reaction, merely laughed. It was a cold, icy sound. "As the saying goes, everyone gets their just deserts.""...""Do you think you'
The two locked eyes. At that moment, it felt as if even the surrounding air had become thin, making it so unbearable and causing one's entire body to tense up."So?" After a pause, Natalie stared coldly at Cedric, her icy gaze growing more dangerous by the second.Cedric responded, "The expert team mentioned that their compatibility is exceptionally high."At that moment, even without Cedric spelling it out, Natalie grasped the implications of his words. From the genetic bank, the compatibility between Kayla and Luna was significant. What was his intention?Clang!Natalie threw her spoon on the plate, her eyes filled with malice as she observed Cedric's evident struggle. Yet, his inner turmoil appeared ironic and revolting to her.She understood.Coldly, she questioned, "So what? Just as you once asked for my eyes to save Isabella, are you now planning to use my daughter to save Isabella's child?""Nothing can happen to her!""And so you're putting my daughter at risk?
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