In the end, Yvette was escorted away.Before she left, her last glance at Zane was heavy and painful. It stirred something within Bianca's heart.At that moment, Bianca seemed to instantly understand what Yvette had been concealing behind her aloof facade all these years.As they said, "You can't force what wasn't meant to be." Her unwillingness back then was genuine. Even after so many years, Yvette couldn't change anything.A woman's fate, at times, was tragic... especially when she couldn't choose her own future.Zane glanced at her, then at the divorce agreement. When he released her and reached for it, the veins on his hands were visible from his anger.Just as he was about to tear it apart, Bianca said, "Wait!"Zane turned silently to look at Bianca.She approached him and slowly took the document from his hand. Then, she said, "We'll have to sign it sooner or later.""Bianca!""I don't know what the Entes family is like now! But Robert's passing hasn't settled the
Yet she still knew that there were precious emotions in this world.Bianca approached Zane and carefully adjusted his tie. At this moment, even her breathing felt suffocating and painful! It was the first time she felt such discomfort. "I still prefer the life I used to have."The life she had when it was untouched by Malcolm.Back then, she was carefree, proud, and unrestrained. In her world, she was proud, with no hindrances. But now? This was an abyss she had never expected to experience in her lifetime."Bianca!""The Entes family is an abyss, and even Simeria is an abyss to me!" Bianca said deliberately.Everything she had was ruined the moment she set foot on the land of Simeria.Did it hurt?Yes, it did! Was it suffocating? It was! In the past, Bianca never imagined her life would have such ups and downs.She gently adjusted the man's tie and then said, "Nat's world is in turmoil. Don't let her suffer."Zane was silent, and his eyes darkened slightly
Bother her?Zane was wrong.Bianca looked at Zane, unsure of what to say for a moment, then took a deep breath. "So, have things between Yvette and Lord Alto been cleared up now?"That was right! Previously, Yvette mentioned that her relationship with Alto had soured. Why? It wasn't just a matter of emotions. It also involved disrupting the connections between the Stewart family and Alto in such a forceful manner. Undoubtedly, by severing these ties so directly, she had greatly offended the Entes family's fourth lord...! Clearly, the relationship between the Stewart family and Alto was fractured now! If Zane were to receive support from the Stewart family at this time, it was clear that he would be in a much more advantageous situation.But it was still a mistake. The circumstances were different from before! Previously, they had placed all their hopes on the passing of the old master.But now?With Robert gone, things had become more complex and serious. Zane f
When she thought about how she might spend the rest of her life in this darkness, Natalie's heart tightened.It was too long! There was very little one could do in the darkness besides hearing sounds. No wonder some people said not everyone had the courage to face the darkness. And now, Natalie felt she lacked the courage to face this darkness."Take me back to Simeria," Natalie said after taking a deep breath.Cedric was already tensed, and he felt more suffocated upon hearing Natalie's request. "Nat!""Mr. Larkin is a good doctor, but I feel nothing from taking this medicine," Natalie said. It would be better for her to get surgery.That was the only thing on Natalie's mind now. Feeling nothing was the scariest part.Cedric understood the implications in her tone. A hint of hurt and pain flashed in his eyes. "Have you considered that surgery might..."It would be great if the surgery were successful, but what if it failed? Eye surgery was different from other sur
"We have to wait!" Cedric said in an unprecedentedly firm tone.Natalie fell silent.Had to?Cedric continued, "Robert has passed away. You should stay in Yuloria right now."Previously, she had been involved once with Malcolm. Cedric was obviously worried that she would be drawn into it again. On the surface, things in the Jarvis family seemed calm. However, no one could see what was really going on inside.And at this time, how could Cedric let Natalie take the risk of going back?"He's gone?" Natalie murmured softly.With that information, she could already guess the situation in Simeria.Anything related to that document would definitely be nothing good, and the Entes family has always been entangled in this matter.Natalie had to admit that the current situation was extremely uncomfortable for her."My family...""Your father has always been an insightful man. No one can easily manipulate him!" Cedric said.At his words, Natalie felt a little relieved. God knew ho
"Do you know what Jason said then? He said... I should abort the child!" When the people around Natalie saw her in such pain, almost everyone advised her the same thing.However, no matter how they persuaded her, Natalie endured it all!"Some of the burns on my body were quite severe, and the rotten flesh had to be scrapped off! Even now, the pockmarks on my body result from cleaning the wounds back then.""...""I couldn't take any anesthetics!""..."The moment Natalie said she had to endure the pain without any anesthetics, Cedric trembled uncontrollably.He was a strong man, but when he heard that, he couldn't help but...!He had seen it. He had seen how extensive her injuries were.To be told that she couldn't be given anesthetic at the time...He could only imagine how terrible the pain she had to endure."Nat..."It hurt.At this moment, Cedric felt an unbearable pain in his chest."People say a child is what a woman trades her life for. I didn't quite understa
Isabella held such significance in his heart. If Cedric ever had the chance, she would be the only one he'd cherish.And he would only leave the pain for Natalie and her child!"Nat…" Cedric's heart bled continuously as he listened to her words.He didn't deserve it! Even if he was suffering, he didn't have the right!He didn't have the right to raise Luna as she grew up.None at all!As she said, he didn't deserve it.No one knew what kind of inner turmoil Cedric experienced during his time with Natalie. Each time he looked at Natalie, his heart seemed to ache like a sharp blade was cutting it.The sensation was so painful!-At noon, Natalie had to drink the bitter medicine again.After Irwin arrived, he spent a full two hours in the study with Cedric. No one knew what they discussed. But when they emerged from the study, Natalie could sense the weightiness in the air, indicating the severity of the situation in Wexford."Xyla.""Yes, Miss." Xyla approached respe
How much had he invested in her, only to want to wash his hands of it all now?Suddenly, he grabbed her slender waist. Amidst the dizziness, she found herself in his arms.Warmth enveloped her, and then came the onslaught of kisses!Natalie struggled, but the man's grip tightened. He was being more ruthless than before! At that moment, his presence seemed filled with resignation, silent agony, and something even more sinister. It was as if he wished to merge her into his very bones.Warm fingertips grazed her cheek as Cedric said, "If this is what you want, I'll grant it."Since the dilemma in Wexford was meant to trap him, let her watch! If this could bring her a bit of relief, then he... would grant her wish."You're not granting anything. This is your just punishment!" Natalie's tone was icy!Her hollow eyes held no emotion, but her words dripped with venom. As Cedric held her, he could feel her presence but no warmth.She seemed devoid of warmth... or perhaps, any war
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