As the woman spoke, she approached Zane. Her eyes carefully scanned Bianca, and the atmosphere grew tense. In that instant, Bianca instinctively straightened her posture."This is my eldest sister-in-law, Yolanda Nelson," Zane introduced casually, his tone devoid of emotion."Nice to meet you," Bianca replied, maintaining her composure.Yolanda chuckled dismissively, her demeanor clearly less than welcoming. She circled Bianca, eyes seemingly warm but carrying a different undertone."I didn't expect Zane to bring you along. Here's a token of our meeting," Yolanda said, pulling Bianca's wrist towards her.The next moment, Bianca gasped audibly. Yolanda had fastened a bracelet around her wrist swiftly, causing a ripple of tension in the vicinity."You're quite sensitive," Yolanda remarked, her laughter fading as she rejoined the crowd. The stares Bianca received were now even more unsettling.Among them, Bianca felt an intense, burning gaze. Following its source, she locked
It seemed that the Entes family's sons had been called away, leaving only the female relatives and maids that the butler had assigned to the ladies.A maid introduced Bianca to everyone present.Among the sons of the Entes family, only Malcolm and the fifth son, Icarus Entes, had not yet settled down. The rest were all married. Indeed, the Entes family had a large number of siblings. Among the sons, Zane was the seventh and the youngest.He also had three elder sisters and two younger sisters who were all present at the scene."Bianca, Zane really hid you away, you know? Father had been urging to bring you back, but he never agreed," someone remarked.Who was that...? Oh no!Bianca suffered from prosopagnosia, a condition she acquired from her previous job, where she constantly met strangers. In her world, it wasn't arrogance but rather that she couldn't remember their face if she didn't meet someone three times or more. So, who was the person introduced earlier?"Perhaps
"Um..." The Entes family's ninth daughter, Lorraine Entes, looked at Bianca with a hint of apology.Bianca replied, "Go ahead.""In that case, Bianca, do you remember the way back?"Bianca paused. She had been so focused on following Lorraine earlier that she genuinely didn't remember the way back! Recognizing her confusion, Lorraine immediately rose and instructed the maid who had come to fetch her, "Kelly, please escort Bianca back to the main courtyard.""Of course, Ms. Lorraine."After exchanging a few words, Lorraine departed. Kelly respectfully said to Bianca, "Ms. Bianca, this way, please.""Thank you.""Don't mention it, Ms. Bianca."Bianca stood up. She realized that she had walked quite a distance with Lorraine earlier. Now, the path back seemed complicated! "Kelly?""Yes, Ms. Bianca.""Does the Madam really have so many children?" Bianca asked with some apprehension.To be honest, just hearing the introductions from the maids at the main courtyard had left her
Both Bianca and Natalie had carefree personalities, making it hard for them to grasp the intricacies and constraints of the situation. However, Natalie's free spirit seemed to have abruptly worn away while she had been around Cedric."What, you don't like it here?" Malcolm asked."Do you enjoy it?" Bianca raised an eyebrow at Malcolm, who smiled in response."Even if you don't, you have to stay until it's over," he replied."I see."In that case, Bianca was adamant about not returning here in the future. However, after today's gathering, she intended to understand the Entes family thoroughly, especially its current generation!Malcolm observed the interaction between Bianca and Zane, their smiles increasingly an eyesore to him. Malcolm exuded an unmistakable hostility.During dinner, Bianca finally met the legendary Entes family head, Robert Entes, who seemed to be in less-than-perfect health. To her surprise, Zane sat beside the elderly man, and she naturally sat beside
When they returned to Versant Villa, Bianca couldn't help but ponder how to swiftly conclude her dealings with Zane. Tonight, she had truly come to understand that the Entes family was not to be trifled with!Anyone with a semblance of reason would know not to get entangled with them. Once they did, it felt like sinking into a complicated web."What's on your mind?" Zane asked, noticing her thoughts had wandered. When he looked at her, his eyes held a depth that wasn't there before.Bianca responded in a somewhat frustrated manner, "Why do I feel like I've been dragged into a very complicated mess?"Indeed, that was precisely how Bianca felt. Even though she contemplated how to quickly conclude their transaction, she couldn't shake off the feeling that even after its conclusion, she wouldn't find peace."You're only realizing this now?" Zane questioned.Bianca remained silent.Now?!Bianca's heart was in turmoil as she looked into the man's calm eyes.Without waiting for B
"Do you feel better now?" Irwin observed her contemplative expression as his smile grew warmer. Natalie remained silent. Feel better? Hah!"How could I?" The Schneider family's nature was clear to her, and she was indeed the one to have given Cedric such a "gift".But in comparison to the past years, this "gift" was insignificant!Irwin's eyes held a mocking glint.Before he could respond, Natalie interjected, "Irwin, I haven't even started with you yet.""You audacious woman," Irwin replied.She had taken audacity to its zenith. She really was doing whatever she wanted, whether it to Cedric or Irwin."Cedric might not have time for you now, but are you really not concerned about Frederick?" she questioned.Frederick! Natalie had sold out Frederick to Malcolm, and now even Zane was aware of his existence! While Irwin might not know Frederick's exact whereabouts, one thing was certain—it was a headache that Frederick wasn't by Irwin's side. If the Entes family caught
"How considerate of you!" Natalie said, her tone indifferent.Compared to Cedric, Irwin indeed seemed more considerate. However, this demeanor carried a sense of purpose, making it hard for others not to be wary.Irwin looked at her and chuckled."Irwin," she began."Yes?""What does that matter mean to you all?" She was referring to the task she had asked Casey to investigate.Although she couldn't pick up the call from Casey before coming to Mount Elven, Natalie speculated that Irwin's urgency in bringing her here meant that Casey had uncovered something crucial.Earlier, when she had assigned Casey the task, there had been tension between Irwin and Cedric. Natalie became even more curious after seeing their strained interactions.What did that matter mean to them?!From a complex relationship, their interactions seemed to have deteriorated to the point of mutual animosity and revenge. The underlying issues were indeed perplexing."Nat.""Yes?""Just this month... Don
Natalie raised an eyebrow in confusion.Already entangled in intricate relationships, Irwin's revelations only deepened her confusion. Before he could finish, Natalie felt that perhaps taking Bianca back to Entes Manor was merely a diversionary tactic."What's their relationship?" Natalie admitted to being clueless about these details when Zane was by her side.Irwin smiled. The depth of his smile hinted at underlying conflicts, much like between him and Cedric. The photograph in Stephen's study revealed an intimate relationship between Cedric and Irwin, a relationship that seemed to have been more than ordinary.However, no one knew why their relationship had deteriorated!As for Zane… He had once been an extraordinarily capable assistant by her side, but the true depths of his hidden agenda remained unknown.Perhaps the truth may be unbelievable.Sipping his wine elegantly, Irwin shared, "Yvette and Zane met and fell in love during their university days. However, Yvette ev
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