"As for you, you were by her side, time and again, especially when she was most vulnerable. Regardless of how she feels about you now..." Dylan continued gravely."...""You were once her anchor!" Dylan emphasized in a heavy tone.Irwin furrowed his brows, contemplating the weight of Dylan's words. Indeed, he had a point. Given the dynamics between him and Natalie, was he any less deserving of condemnation than Cedric?"Keep an eye on Clyde's people," Irwin repeated, his voice turning even colder as he contemplated the past. Whatever happened, Natalie must not discover the truth about their history.However, Dylan appeared even more serious as he said, "Sir, you know how Mr. Yarbrough's people are. If we intervene behind the scenes, I'm afraid it would be...!"It didn't take a genius to figure out the implications of Dylan's words.Clyde's people were in Wexford all year round and had an extensive network. If Natalie instructed them to find something, any information she s
Dylan fell silent for a moment upon hearing those words.Then, he looked at Irwin anxiously and said, "The moment she arrived in Wexford, it was destined that the history between you and that man would be laid out before her, sooner or later."Indeed.Previously, Natalie had tried her best to distance herself from Cedric. Because of that, it seemed like nothing related to Wexford would ever come before Natalie.However, no one accounted for Kayla's illness.Even more unexpected was that in Cedric's heart, Kayla seemed to hold a place even more significant than his own daughter.And this illness undoubtedly caused a tremendous upheaval in the situation!-As Natalie exited a cafe on Glory Road, she spotted Cedric getting out of a Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse parked by the roadside.The vehicle's majestic black color and Cedric's dominant presence instantly caused Natalie's expression to turn cold.When Cedric reached her side, Natalie asked coldly, "Are you following me?""What did
What a pity! Cedric had never let her go, but now he expected her to stop?!It was too late! Bang!The moment the taxi door slammed shut, it felt as if that door had also struck Cedric's heart deeply.-Back at the manor, Natalie observed the tulips scattered throughout the place.Her mind was in a mess.Even though Natalie had told Irwin not to wait for her for lunch, the spread on the dining table was still catered to her tastes.It seemed as if Irwin knew she would return, so he had waited until one in the afternoon before eating with her."The flavor seems different from this morning," she remarked, though it still had the essence of Simeria.Natalie had a keen palate. She could instantly tell that the chef was different from the one who had prepared breakfast.The man across from her took a sip of his red wine. Then, he looked directly at Natalie and casually said, "If they can mistake even the taste of milk, there's no reason for them to stay."His words were nonch
Indeed, what to do now? That was the crucial question!Irwin said, "The Schneider family knows about Natalie's relationship with Cedric. They'll undoubtedly try to intensify their involvement with him. Keep a close eye on her during this time."Natalie could venture out alone today because Irwin knew Clyde's people had made arrangements for her from the moment she landed in Wexford.But circumstances had changed.This was Wexford...! It was a place more complex than Natalie might have thought. Hence, they needed to be cautious."Yes, sir." Dylan nodded, understanding Irwin's intentions.Since Irwin had decided to bring Natalie here, he wouldn't let her fall into harm's way.-Meanwhile, Natalie was on a call with Bianca upstairs.Bianca's voice dripped with concern for Natalie as she said, "I've heard everything from Lord Zane. Nat... why don't you come back?"What kind of place was Wexford? Natalie had finally learned today!When Stephen had visited before, she hadn't t
Natalie sipped on her tea, choosing not to answer Irwin's question directly. Instead, she remarked, "The fruit tea here in Wexford isn't up to par.""If you want, I can have some sent over from Simeria for you tomorrow.""I prefer the one from Verde City. The taste there suits me better." After all, she grew up in Verde City. Even though she returned to Simeria, the flavor of Verde City remained her preference.Irwin nodded. "Alright."After a momentary glance at Natalie, he asked, "Frederick?""If I want to know his whereabouts, will you tell me?" she asked.Irwin had picked up the teacup, and his grip tightened momentarily at her question. A deeper intensity flickered in his eyes as he looked at Natalie.Natalie met his gaze with a similar depth in her eyes.The two of them stared deeply into each other's eyes silently. The look in their eyes was so profound that it was impossible to see what was truly in each other's hearts.Irwin had to admit that if anyone other than
"It was cut off. They're too cunning," Bianca replied.Natalie pondered in silence. It was no wonder she hadn’t seen Irwin for the past three days. Perhaps he was equally overwhelmed. Cedric hadn't approached her either during this time.Zane was undeniably ruthless!By completely disrupting the documents' whereabouts, all eyes were on Irwin and Cedric. This made them exceptionally vulnerable. With Bianca involved now, she, too, understood the significance of those documents."Nat, will you regret it?" Bianca inquired.Natalie remained silent. Regret? She knew precisely what Bianca was getting at. She had spent a decade with Cedric! And Irwin, who once held a unique place in her heart, was now caught up in this mess. Who would willingly push things to this extent? Natalie? Absolutely not!"Bianca, you don't understand," Natalie retorted."No, I do! I'm concerned precisely because I know the depth of your feelings," Bianca said worriedly.Natalie fell silent.
After ending the call with Daphne, a chilling sensation enveloped Natalie. Both Irwin and Cedric were obstructing her?Neither of them wanted her to know the true reasons?!Why would they keep her in the dark? Cedric was one thing, but even Irwin? The more they hid, the more determined Natalie became to uncover the truth!By the time Irwin returned, it was already ten at night. He was slightly intoxicated, and Natalie stood at the staircase in her white nightgown, waiting for him.When Irwin spotted her, a soft smile graced his lips. To others, this smile might seem endearing, but to Natalie, it was a mask hiding something sinister."Nat, come here," Irwin beckoned her with a gentle wave.Her already tense expression grew colder at his gesture. Seeing her still, Irwin stumbled closer as he said, "Stay there. I'll come to you." His tone was tender, reminiscent of lovers' sweet exchanges. But to Natalie, it felt toxic, sending shivers down her spine.When Irwin finally rea
Clearly, Irwin wouldn't offer Natalie a reasonable explanation for this matter. After all, as Dylan had previously analyzed, the most challenging aspect to explain would undoubtedly be Cedric's side of the story.Natalie fell silent.Irwin was withdrawing his people?In regards to this matter, Irwin was...?!She turned and watched Irwin's retreating figure.Irwin's slightly intoxicated voice echoed back to her, "Nat, regardless of what you find out, don't forget that you're still my fiancee."Natalie remained rooted to the spot, offering no response to his words as he disappeared from her view.-Though she didn't receive satisfactory answers from Irwin, Natalie wasn't in a rush. However, the situation in Wexford piqued her curiosity and chilled her heart more with each passing moment. Cedric was a mystery, indeed!While Irwin had appeared quite intoxicated in front of Natalie, he didn't retire to his room. Instead, he found solace in his study. He took several deep drag