Irwin could feel a familiar aura, but it held none of the former hysteria that usually accompanied it. Cedric seemed to deflate at that moment. There was only a mournful undertone in his words.Irwin remained silent, his heart sinking noticeably at Cedric's words. A myriad of complex emotions flickered in his eyes. Yet, amid this complexity, there existed a peace between them that had been absent for many years."She's gone?" Irwin finally broke the silence, his voice carrying a weighty tone.As the words left Irwin's lips, Cedric's gaze sharpened, filled with an icy coldness. "Irwin, she's not Blair!" For the first time in many years, Cedric uttered the name directly to Irwin.Throughout the years, nobody dared mention Blair's name in front of Cedric and Irwin. Even between them, the weight of that name was palpable. Because that person...No matter how deep their hatred for each other was, they had never confronted this matter head-on.Blair...!It was a name associa
Was she heartless? Ruthless? Compared to what Cedric once did to Natalie, these labels seemed trivial.Suddenly, someone snatched her phone from her hand. Turning instinctively, Natalie met Irwin's intense gaze.Natalie was silent.When she looked at Irwin, the warmth that had long vanished from her eyes seemed even colder now.Clearly, she hadn't expected Irwin to catch up with her.Before she could utter a word, she felt a grip on her wrist. Irwin held her gently yet firmly. "You..." Natalie felt stifled looking at this version of Irwin.Irwin said, "I never intended for you to get involved with the situation in Wexford. But now that you're here, stay by my side."His words carried weight and depth. Anyone unfamiliar with the situation would've assumed they held immense importance in Irwin's heart. But Natalie's eyes were filled with icy disdain."Stay here?""Yes, stay here by my side," Irwin declared, his eyes reflecting an unprecedented determination.In the next
Meanwhile, the Entes family was now at a critical juncture. It was rumored that after the family banquet one evening, the patriarch of the Entes family had collapsed. Currently, many were gathered around the elderly Entes patriarch. Although Robert showed no immediate response toward Zane, it was obvious that Zane and Yvette's relationship undeniably affected him to a certain extent!In these final days of Robert's life, his thoughts seemed to be shifting constantly.-Inside a studio, Bianca sat on a low table, holding a cup of coffee. Sitting across from her was Yvette, the Entes family's fourth daughter-in-law, who was married to Alto.Upon entering, Yvette had a gentle smile, leading everyone to believe that her relationship with Bianca had strengthened after the family banquet. However, the moment the door to the studio closed behind them, an icy chill permeated the room."You know everything, don't you?" Yvette elegantly sipped her coffee, every movement exuding grac
"Do you really have that kind of relationship with Lord Malcolm?" Yvette took a deep breath and sipped her coffee. When she spoke again, her tone had calmed down as if Bianca's words were merely a reminder to her.Bianca glanced sideways, and the pressure around her seemed to lessen a bit at this moment. Then, her tone turned colder. "What do you intend to imply by this, my dear sister-in-law?"Bianca heavily emphasized the term "sister-in-law" when she spoke.Her gaze was piercingly sharp, making one feel a chill just by meeting her eyes.Before Yvette could respond, Bianca continued, "Regardless of the relationship between Lord Malcolm and me, you need to be wary of something..."Bianca trailed off and paused for a moment. When she looked back at Yvette, the sharpness in her eyes was like a sharpened blade.Yvette felt her heart painfully clenched as she met Bianca's eyes."What is it?" Yvette's mind started to go blank as Bianca stopped speaking and stared at her with c
There wasn't a trace of warmth in Bianca's gaze.And Yvette...! Before Zane got married, no matter how many years she spent with Alto, she had always waited. She believed that everything would end as she had hoped once everything settled down. So, she was willing to wait.But Bianca's presence, coupled with her sharp and candid words and gaze, filled Yvette with a deep sense of humiliation. Yvette was no longer the only one by Zane's side, a realization that pierced her heart deeply."Between you and him..."Yvette tried to speak but was abruptly interrupted by Bianca. "What's between him and me is irrelevant!" Yvette remained silent.Bianca emphasized, "I am his wife!"The word struck a nerve, leaving Yvette breathless and stunned as the two locked eyes—one sharp, the other cold and numb. After a long, silent moment, Yvette smiled bitterly. "Wife, huh..." She muttered.Hah... his wife!Suddenly, something flashed in her mind, and tears streamed down her face.Bian
Zane's frown deepened at Yvette's words.Looking at the pitiful figure before him, his heart sank further. Help him?Their relationship with the Entes family was delicate at the moment. By showing that she was close to Bianca, she was undoubtedly attempting to dispel rumors indirectly."Go back," Zane said.Those words were chillingly straightforward. Yvette stiffened instantly upon hearing them."Zane, you..." What did he mean? Why was he asking her to go back? Was it the implication she feared? Why did he seem so devoid of warmth?!A suffocating sensation gripped Yvette.Zane continued, "Don't come to Versant Villa again.""But you...""Intelligent people don't entertain or spread rumors," Zane cut her off with his icy tone before she could finish.In that moment, Yvette's heart wavered. A storm of hysteria now replaced the initial pain and grievance in her eyes. She smiled bitterly and said, "Intelligent people don't entertain or spread rumors, huh? Is it b
However, Bianca's capabilities seemed to exceed Zane's expectations."You're competent," he said as he pulled her into his arms.He planted a warm kiss on her forehead, sending a sensation through Bianca that seemed to breach her defenses. However, she remained rational.She was aware of what the intimacy between her and Zane meant."Is it almost over?" Bianca mumbled in Zane's arms, her voice somewhat subdued.They appeared perfectly harmonious to outsiders, but little did others know about the underlying complexities...!Zane replied, "Things aren't that simple. You'll have to endure a bit longer.""Okay."Not that simple? Indeed. During the family banquet, she had seen that everyone from the Entes family was far from straightforward. How could such matters be easily resolved?During lunch, the table was set with Zane's favorite dishes. Despite their transactional relationship, Bianca displayed a strong sense of professionalism. Through this unusual bond, she seeme
Sensed it?Sensed what...?!Though Yvette was reluctant to admit it, recalling Bianca's words at this moment made her realize that something had indeed changed."You..." Yvette attempted to speak, yet words failed her when she tried.Bianca looked at her with a smirk. "Could you let go of me now?"Observing Yvette's cold, pale face, Bianca didn't have the patience to prolong the confrontation.In Yvette's mind, a whirlwind of thoughts raged. Eventually, the grip around Bianca's wrist gradually loosened."I won't see you out," Bianca said coldly.Without another word, Bianca turned and left. Her departing figure radiated an aura of decisiveness. What was this feeling?It felt as if Bianca would never face any harm. Her unyielding departure made those who saw her want to keep her for themselves.Indeed! Yvette felt this way about Bianca now. If a woman felt this way, how much more so a man? What about Zane? As these thoughts swirled in Yvette's mind, she felt overwhel