Before this, if Irwin approached Natalie, it was to expedite the emotional rift between Cedric and Natalie!But this time, it's different.As the words fell, Cedric looked deeply into Kyle's eyes, a hint of seriousness apparent.Kyle bowed respectfully, saying, "After all, Madam turned against us previously because she knew about Mr. Frazier's manipulation."Knew?Yes!Natalie knew, and Cedric... had known all along. That's why he repeatedly warned Natalie that Irwin wasn't a good person.Approaching her had to be with an ulterior motive, but Natalie wouldn't hear of it back then.After she knew, she turned against Cedric!And now, Natalie and Irwin were together again? Could it be as Kyle said? Was this time... different?In what way would it be different?These thoughts churned incessantly in Cedric's mind, each one hitting him like a blow.The air seemed to freeze again!Cedric's aura grew colder and heavier. Just as he was about to say something, a doctor rushed ov
The two locked eyes in a silent confrontation.Seeing the disappointment in Cedric's eyes, Natalie's gaze remained calm and unyielding. "My child's father doesn't love her. You wouldn’t want even me to push her to the edge as her mother, would you?"Clearly, her words were directed at Cedric.As she finished speaking, Cedric visibly trembled."I didn't. I...""She didn't eat anything for three days!" Natalie's icy interruption cut him off mid-sentence.Cedric fell silent.Confronted with Natalie's calm demeanor and sharp words, he felt as if he were suffocating."She's not even two years old! She doesn’t eat food from strangers. Did you want her to die?!"Cedric was speechless again!He wanted to explain, but words failed him.Natalie was right. That child... was still so young.How could she have endured those three days without food?!"You knew she was your daughter, didn’t you?" Natalie continued.Cedric remained silent.Yes, he knew.It was this knowledge that mad
Natalie took life too lightly!Did she think losing one's life was so easy for someone?Otherwise, why this indifferent attitude?However, Cedric seemed to forget that life and death were incredibly heavy burdens for Natalie.The blaze at Scarlet Villa and the detention center...!She could vividly remember even now... what it felt like when the flames burned her...And the injuries she had suffered...!How did Cedric have any right to accuse her of being cold-hearted?Comparing her suffering to what he and Isabella endured, what did their sacrifices even mean?He claimed he did it all for her.Natalie pondered if Cedric thought he was responsible for her rebirth too. Yet, even if that were the case, so what? The moment he threatened Luna, any warmth between them turned to ice.-Cedric left.Natalie seemed indifferent to Kayla's situation, engrossed in playing with Luna when Irwin arrived."I heard you were looking for me?" Irwin approached and said in a gentle tone
"Level the playing field?"Irwin's words seemed too casual. He played with a strand of her hair. It had a pleasant scent, evident from the slight satisfaction on his lips."Is that unacceptable?" His voice softened.No one could resist his gentle approach. But Natalie shot back, "Are you prepared to endure a pain a thousand times greater than mine?"Indeed, pain!Irwin's words seemed trivial. While Cedric was the root cause of everything that transpired between them, there was no doubt that Irwin played a significant role behind the scenes. The extent of Natalie's suffering was known to no one!Level the playing field?Forgiveness?!Why bother seeking forgiveness if he had done it in the first place?Natalie... would never forgive all the people involved in this."If you inflict it, I'll endure it," Irwin said. He gazed deeply into her eyes, masking emotions that Natalie couldn't quite decipher.It was fleeting, a momentary lapse that made Natalie question herself. Irw
And to the people at Malcolm's side, it was evident that Bianca's actions were deliberate!At this crucial juncture for the Entes family, her current actions, being Zane's wife, undoubtedly aligned with Zane's interests.Bianca smirked at the frosty Conrad. "Tsk, is Lord Malcolm's right-hand man trying to command me now?""Lady Bianca!" Conrad's tone grew sterner.Bianca's expression instantly cooled. "So, you still remember that I'm the seventh lord's wife? Anyone unfamiliar might think you're my master from how you talked to me.""I wouldn't dare!""He's not at the hospital now?""It's risky for you to act this way. Lord Malcolm doesn't have time for your antics," Conrad responded.He noted the provocative glint in her eyes and subconsciously clenched his fists.Bianca caught Conrad's reaction, and her smirk widened. Her antics, huh?What, Malcolm couldn't handle a little play?"You're mistaken. I'm merely returning the favor. Once, I had no time for Malcolm's antics eit
"Of course you dare. What don't you dare to do? Haven't you always acted without any boundaries?" Bianca's smile deepened.Her breathing was slightly labored with how hard Malcolm was pressing down on her shoulder, but she didn't show the slightest hint of fear.She only continued to glare at him with a challenging glint in her eyes.It made one wish they could gouge out her eyes.Once, her rebellious spirit seemed fascinating. It had made Malcolm want to tame her.But now, it just irked him.Malcolm only wanted to see how Bianca would look when she finally relented.Unfortunately… this woman was too cunning!Before he could subdue her, she immediately clung to his dear brother, Zane! She had actually sided with him!She had positioned herself directly against him, a situation Malcolm had never anticipated.He never imagined that he'd lose control over Bianca.And now, he had no time to play with her!"Enough already. Just stop it, okay?" Malcolm's voice was laced with dang
Malcolm's already grim expression darkened further. His eyes flared with a crimson hue when she emphasized his name. He suddenly found his name to be so jarring when she spoke it."Do you even have the right?" he shot back."Whether I do or not, I'm currently the seventh lord's wife. Etiquette dictates I should address you as Malcolm," she retorted coolly.Her audacity was unparalleled! "Malcolm, do you think replacing something so valuable with something similar can truly compensate for the loss?""What are you implying?" Was Bianca saying she wouldn't accept it?Bianca retorted without hesitation, "When I was a partner, I got there by my own effort! I had everyone's trust, which was how I obtained my unshakable position! What you're giving me now... do you think it's the same? Can what you offer me even compare to what I had?"Indeed, it couldn't.Bianca's reputation in Verde City wasn't just that of a partner. It was of someone truly trustworthy. With her at the helm, the
After all, when one set Isabella aside, Cedric's relentless pursuit of Natalie showcased his deep intentions. Yet, every time Isabella's name came up, matters spiraled out of control. This had been a question others had posed before. Bianca had also asked this.Back then, how had Natalie responded?"It doesn't matter anymore."Indeed, it didn't matter anymore.When Clyde echoed the same question, Natalie's response remained unchanged. Why Isabella held such significance to Cedric was of no interest to her. Regardless of Isabella's importance, messing with Luna was unacceptable! Clyde observed the evident hostility that clouded Natalie whenever Cedric's name surfaced, but he refrained from voicing his thoughts."Will Julian accompany us?" he asked, changing the topic."No, he won't," Natalie affirmed."And what about Leon? He's already there," Clyde pressed."No need for him either.""You..."None of them?What was she planning? Natalie reassured Clyde, "I'll mana