Natalie was intoxicated, and deeply at that.That night, Bianca didn't return to her own home. Instead, she stayed by Natalie's side all night as Natalie suffered from severe vomiting.Lydia and Xyla were frantic, especially considering Natalie's already delicate health."Ms. Sanders, please talk to Ms. Walker! Her body can't handle alcohol," Lydia expressed her concerns.Natalie's eyes were already bad, so what would happen if she continued drinking like this?!Bianca nodded in acknowledgment.After everything was settled and Lydia and Xyla had left, Bianca looked at the pale-faced Natalie lying in bed with a tightness in her chest."Liars, they're all liars!" In Natalie's world, wasn't the relationship between Cedric and Irwin nothing more than deceit?Their very existence hurt her! And they had been deceiving her for far too long!Over time, even if Natalie wanted to deny investing emotions into it, it was impossible because she had indeed put her heart into it. So, the
Everything was chaotic, and Natalie couldn't make sense of it.Everything she had once believed now seemed completely altered.It was a question she had never entertained nor considered, but now it was right before her.And Bianca... When she heard Natalie's question, a coldness flashed in her eyes."Don't you know?""What?""Up until now, you still don't know how to deal with Cedric and Irwin?"Natalie hesitated. "I...""Or is it that even now, you can't let go of him?" Bianca was referring to Cedric.To Bianca, Natalie was once an aloof child at school. Why had she changed so drastically over this matter?Clearly, it was because of Cedric. After Natalie had met Cedric, it was as if she had turned into a completely different person. The depth of that man's influence on her was evident.Natalie felt a tightness in her chest. She shook her head firmly. "That's not it!" Ultimately, they were talking about a decade's worth of emotions...!It wasn't the same as letting
Indeed!When it came to the matter with Luna, Natalie could not tolerate it.Natalie nodded. "Yeah!"It was her!Seeing Natalie's determined nod and the sharpness in her eyes, Bianca looked at her in disbelief and then felt relieved."The fact that you could give him such a significant 'gift' means I don't have to worry!" What did the Schneider family truly signify in Wexford?Everyone in Wexford knew, and even the people in Simeria were aware!So, even before Natalie knew about Blair, she had no hesitation in dealing ruthlessly with Cedric. She understood what the Schneider family meant to Cedric, yet she acted decisively.At this moment, Natalie was only troubled by the authenticity of those ten years. Forget about it happening to Natalie. Even Bianca felt that if those ten years had happened to her, she might not have handled it any better.Ten years was a long time.However, to realize that such a long-standing relationship was a sham...! How many could endure such a
When Conrad saw Bianca, he bowed respectfully.Bianca fell silent.Malcolm?! So early in the morning...? "Lady Bianca, you...""Move aside!" Bianca coldly uttered.Evidently, Bianca had seen Malcolm. However, she chose not to acknowledge him and headed straight to her car.As she was about to open the car door, Conrad respectfully closed it for her—a gesture that irked Bianca."Lord Malcolm has been waiting for you for an hour!" Conrad said, his tone both respectful and icy.An hour? Goodness! No wonder Zane mentioned that someone from Malcolm's side was around her. Indeed, it wasn't a bluff. Malcolm knew where she was last night.Eventually, Bianca got into Malcolm's car.From the outside, the vehicle appeared broad, and its interior space was spacious. The moment she stepped in, there was a force on her shoulder.The next thing she knew, the world spun, and Bianca found herself pushed into the back seat.A dangerous air enveloped her! With a sharp and cold gaze, Bian
So, even though Robert despised Malcolm on this matter, Bianca would be in the same boat...!The hard-won opportunity would ultimately be in vain because of this!Even faced with such a threat from Malcolm, Bianca laughed carefree and wildly."It doesn't matter to me!"Malcolm fell silent."Why do you think I'm alive now? To live well? What a joke...!"Indeed.The idea of living well in Bianca's world was merely a joke.She studied her nails, then glanced at the man's distinctively cold and hard features and continued, "I was negligent not to tell you before this!""...""Malcolm, you've destroyed so much of my life! As long as you're around, I can never have peace! But even if I have to die, I will make sure to drag you down with me!"The more she spoke, the colder the glint in the man's eyes became. The pressure on her shoulder grew stronger.Bianca felt slightly suffocated from the pain, but she didn't care at all. She continued, "You can kill me now! But I promise you
Malcolm remained silent at Bianca's question."Well, that might be for the best. She should have some peace in her final moments, right?""You heartless woman!" Malcolm couldn't contain his anger any longer.In Malcolm's mind, this was the image Bianca had always portrayed—a heartless woman! Once towards Faye, and now towards Jade."Yes, I'm heartless. So what?" And what about him? Born into the Entes family, he was always privileged. Even without the headship, he had access to everything.Naturally, he didn't understand how precious something earned by oneself could be.To him, what he ruined might have just been an individual's achievement. He was oblivious to how much effort Bianca had invested in it."So, be careful, alright?""Go to hell!"Bianca was silent.Go to hell?Swiftly adjusting her clothes, she stepped out of the car and stared at Malcolm. "Hide Jade well. Otherwise, I can't guarantee she won't suffer greatly in her final moments."Malcolm remained sile
After hanging up the call with Melanie, Conrad looked at Malcolm with evident apprehension.At this moment, Malcolm's eyes were dark and flickering with gloom.Clearly, Malcolm had heard every word from the call with Melanie."Lord Malcolm!" Malcolm's demeanor was icy and perilous. With a cigarette between his fingers, he drew puff after puff. Jade's condition had reached a critical juncture, and apart from Bianca, they had no other leads or updates.It was obvious that things right now were...!-Meanwhile, Bianca drove straight to Versant Villa, where Zane's car was parked. She slammed the car door shut upon arrival.Upon entering, she found Zane looking like he had just woken up, clearly having spent the night at home. As soon as he noticed Bianca, his expression softened. "You're back?""Yeah," she replied."Have you had breakfast?""Not yet." As Bianca shook her head, she naturally took a seat beside Zane.The servants promptly served her, laying out an extensive
"Yes, that's at least what Nat discovered," Bianca responded.Zane fell silent.The implications of such information painted a clear picture. The turmoil in Natalie's heart was now easily imaginable. Bianca's past confusion and unanswered questions had suddenly become painfully evident. Bianca took a deep breath and remarked, "Cedric and Irwin truly went too far."Indeed, that was not all.Bianca had always been puzzled for the past decade. Cedric seemed so fond of Natalie, yet her demeanor deteriorated drastically whenever she was around him. Now that the truth had come to light, the reality was torturous to comprehend.How could Cedric have done that to Natalie?!With an understanding tone, Zane said, "Ten years is a long time, and it might not be just about one person.""Isn't it?" Bianca responded."Ten years... It's too lengthy a period." If Natalie was merely a substitute, then what was with all the things that had happened?!But Bianca's perspective was differen