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
"In recent years, both the Stewart family and Alto have tried to gain advantages from Yvette being beside Alto. However, despite being married to Alto, Yvette never revealed Zane's secrets to them," Irwin explained."Zane's secrets?" Natalie inquired."Yes, Zane genuinely cares for her. Hence, she never concealed much from him.""So, you're suggesting that neither the Stewart family nor Alto treated her as family but rather wanted information about Zane from her?""That seems to be the case," Irwin affirmed.Years had passed, and nothing had transpired involving Zane. Despite their best efforts to separate Yvette from Zane, they hadn't acquired any information through her. Now, with new rumors circulating, it was evident that someone was deliberately orchestrating the situation behind the scenes.Despite Zane's escapades over the years, he had always been favored by the patriarch of the Entes family. This favoritism heightened the competition within the Entes family, especial
As Irwin had mentioned, Cedric was currently in a state of anxiety because of the Schneider family!His study was dimly lit, and he smoked one cigarette after another. Lucas stood nearby. Even in the muted lighting, his grave expression was evident.Just moments ago, Lucas had reported that Natalie and Irwin were no longer in Wexford, and their current location was unknown."Their whereabouts are unknown?!" Cedric bit out the words, the weight of the situation evident in his tone. That fateful evening, upon learning of Casey's discoveries, they had rushed to the scene, but they were too late. Before Casey's arrival, Irwin had already spirited Natalie away. Where had they gone?It was a mystery to everyone!It was hard to fathom how, in such dire circumstances, Irwin could disappear for an entire week. What was Irwin's motive for getting close to Natalie? Cedric knew better than anyone else. Back in Verde City and Simeria, he and Stephen had been around to handle things.
"You...!""You wouldn't dare," Irwin countered Cedric easily."Bring her back!" Cedric practically hissed each word through gritted teeth.However, the only response was the abrupt beep of the call ending.Irwin had hung up.The tension in the study, already palpable, reached an unbearable peak. Despite puffing on several cigarettes in quick succession, Cedric couldn't quell the storm raging within him.Lucas was standing nearby, and he sensed the brewing storm. "What now?" he asked hesitantly. The quietness of the study made even the faint sounds from the phone call audible.If it was about how the relationship between them had fallen apart, it had happened a long time ago. But this time... it was completely shattered.Whether it was about the documents or the individual involved, everything had come crashing down between them.Rubbing his throbbing temples, Cedric muttered, "We must find Natalie as soon as possible." The tone in his voice was tinged with regret. He h
Natalie shook her head. "It's not that cold!"Everything Irwin had prepared was top-notch. Though she looked a little puffy and resembled an actual penguin, Natalie genuinely didn't feel the cold much.Irwin looked at her and smiled.There was a skiing resort in Mount Elven where winter holidaymakers gathered. Irwin had brought her here via helicopter. Looking down, they saw a vast area filled with crowds, exuding sheer joy. "So, this used to be your world," Natalie remarked as she looked below.Irwin was slightly stunned when he heard that, and he fell silent.He tightened his grip on Natalie's hand and sighed deeply. "Nat, we agreed not to talk about the past this month.""But are you truly present?" Natalie remarked piercingly, her gaze into Irwin's eyes becoming even more profound.Irwin remained silent.Indeed, was he truly living in the present at this moment?"She holds a significant place in your heart, doesn't she?"Again, Irwin remained silent.Natalie's hand