Frederick!He was the pivotal figure now. No one could fathom the chilling aura in Natalie's eyes whenever Frederick was mentioned. It was a coldness so palpable it felt as if it could shatter everything into a million pieces. Clyde nodded. "I got it."Frederick!During her time in Wexford, Natalie sensed something was off. If Frederick were in Irwin's grasp, he wouldn't remain idle against Cedric. That was the kind of person Irwin was in her mind.But Irwin had done nothing during her time in Wexford, implying Frederick wasn't under his control.Frederick...!Natalie wanted to see how things would turn out at this crucial juncture.-Chaos reigned, and Wexford was in utter turmoil. Even though Natalie was at Lotus Villa, she was far from idle. The Entes family, especially, was now on high alert upon learning Cedric had half of the critical documents. It wasn't only Malcolm and Zane. Even the other Entes family members, like Alto, were keeping a close watch on Cedri
At this juncture, Cedric was well aware that once Natalie located Frederick, she would have no intentions of siding with him or Irwin. Her hatred had reached its peak for both of them."Leave!" Cedric ordered, irritation evident in his eyes, clearly reluctant to face the looming issue.Upon learning about Blair, Natalie's emotions had spiraled out of control. She was indifferent to whatever transpired between him and Irwin. She had lost all trust in everything concerning them.With Lucas gone and the study now empty save for Cedric, he lit one cigarette after another. Smoking half a pack did nothing to ease his growing agitation."Natalie..." He murmured her name, feeling a profound sense of hurt.What was he to do with her? The void left by her absence grew ever more pronounced in his heart!However, she had made her stance abundantly clear.She had mentioned that regardless of what transpired in their past lives, even if Isabella paid the ultimate price, it was what she
Yes, that was what Malcolm said at that time.As for what the marriage meant to Bianca, she knew exactly what it entailed."Bianca!" There was a dangerous glint in Malcolm's eyes."It wouldn't be hard for me to save her!" Bianca said."What do you want?"As Bianca spoke, the man's eyes betrayed a flicker of emotion.And that flicker? Bianca could see it clearly. Indeed... Jade was in a critical condition.Bianca said, "Kneel and beg me."The air froze! Everyone present took a sharp breath at Bianca's words.When Conrad looked at her, an even more dangerous glint flashed in his eyes.Everyone thought Bianca had lost her mind. She must be mad!Otherwise, why would she make such an absurd request to Malcolm, the Entes family's sixth lord?! Did she have any idea of the danger she was in? And now, the look in Malcolm's eyes was not just dangerous... It was almost predatory!It looked as if he could tear Bianca apart at any moment.Yet, Bianca seemed entirely unfaz
After Malcolm left, Bianca felt something was off as she looked at the man holding her. The gaze Zane directed at her was intense."Why are you looking at me like that?" Bianca's words carried a hint of displeasure.Zane replied, "Didn't I tell you not to provoke him?""What? Who would dare provoke him?" Bianca sounded somewhat irked.She had never intended to provoke anyone. All she wanted was to work hard and live her life. Even after witnessing Natalie suffer so much by Cedric's side, she had never considered marriage.Therefore, she had never intended to provoke anyone. Yet, she found herself embroiled in this muddy situation. How could she simply let it go?The man's grip on her tightened."Don't see him these days. Jade is in a critical condition right now," Zane said carefully.While the matters concerning the Entes family were pressing, Zane was also attentive to everything around Malcolm...Especially when it concerned Bianca!Given Jade's critical condition,
Natalie's tone was filled with indulgence. "Look at you. You're all covered in sand. Where were you playing?""In the sandbox! Mommy, do you want to come?" Luna said to Natalie, showcasing how much of a paradise that place was for the child.Heather doted on Luna immensely. After Luna returned to Simeria, the backyard of Lotus Villa was gradually transformed. It was now filled entirely with playground equipment for the child. Essentially, anything available outside could be found here. And the sandbox was Luna's favorite."Mommy has some matters to attend to now. Once I'm free, I'll come and play with you, okay?" Natalie gently said.Luna nodded. She wriggled out of Natalie's arms and then ran off on her tiny legs.Natalie's heart softened as she watched Luna's petite figure. She couldn't deny that at one point, she had prioritized avoiding Cedric completely for Luna's sake. Natalie had done it despite the overwhelming hatred she had felt toward Cedric.However, now...!Sinc
"You never thought of it then, did you?" Whether in this life or the previous one, Cedric never considered stopping regarding what happened at Scarlet Villa.He hadn't even paused to think about throwing her into prison.And even when he considered using Luna to save Kayla, he hadn't contemplated stopping. So, what right did he have to ask her to halt?"If it were her, would you still act this way?"Natalie was obviously talking about Blair!The mere mention of Blair seemed to still the air, making it palpably tense. Even across the phone, Natalie sensed the man's breathing become heavier."Would you?" The chill in Natalie's voice deepened as she probed.On the other end of the line, Cedric felt his entire being tighten, the weight of the question pressing down on him. Would the situations with Isabella or Kayla have unfolded if it had been Blair?"You wouldn't, right?" Natalie didn't wait for Cedric's response but continued with her biting sarcasm.The world seemed to c
"Dream on!" Without hesitation, Cedric swiftly dismissed Abigail.Immediately, Abigail clicked her tongue and said, "So heartless. Remember that grand feast? I fell for you at first sight. Couldn't you have given me some acknowledgment?"Love at first sight? Her? A member of the Schneider family? The sound of a lighter flicked, and the man lit a cigarette. Abigail didn't particularly care for the scent, and her expression darkened at the sight.She continued, "Blair is the wedge between you two. You've always known that, haven't you?"This situation wasn't accidental. Blair was a real person, and she had once existed!This concealed fact had finally come to light after all these years, presenting a threat to Cedric and Natalie's relationship.Cedric took a deep drag from his cigarette, exhaling slowly."You and her can never be!" Abigail stated firmly."Abigail!" The man's voice deepened, clearly unwilling to face this reality."I heard you even planned to use Nat's daug
As for Irwin, dealing with just one matter was already giving him a headache, and that was Frederick's whereabouts.But now... Oh, Natalie...She was truly ruthless!It seemed as if nothing else mattered to her anymore... Indeed, that was the impression Natalie gave Cedric—that nothing mattered to her.Just then, Kayla returned.Perhaps it was the natural disposition of children to love playing. Ever since her discharge from the hospital and after a few days of recuperation at home, Kayla was eager to go out and play."Daddy," she greeted.She was growing up so fast.Cedric extinguished his cigarette when he saw her. "Where did you go?""To the amusement park!"The moment she spoke of her outing, her spirits lifted noticeably, indicating her genuine fondness for such places. Perhaps because she hadn't been able to go when she should have, she still enjoyed it even at this age.However..."You shouldn't go anymore this month, okay?""Okay." She obediently nodded, clearl
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