With how serious Caleb sounded, Natalie didn't doubt him and replied without hesitation, "Wait for me."Caleb replied gently, "Okay."After hanging up, Natalie neatly packed away the blueprints on her desk and placed them in a drawer. Then she grabbed her car keys and headed out. Glancing at her watch, she realized it was almost time to finish work. If she went to pick up Caleb now, she definitely wouldn't make it home in time for dinner. After all, it took forty minutes to drive to the airport.She called Heather. "You don't have to wait for me for dinner tonight.""Is work too busy? You haven't fully recovered yet, so don't strain your eyes too much," Heather said concernedly.Upon hearing that Natalie wouldn't be coming home for dinner, Heather naturally assumed Natalie was working overtime. "It's not overtime. A friend has arrived in Verde City, and we're planning to have dinner together," Natalie explained."Alright, come back early, and don't drink," Heather instructe
Creak!The piercing sound resonated in the restaurant as Natalie accidentally ground her fork and knife onto her plate.She looked at Caleb in bewilderment and said, "What did you say? I didn't catch that!"Actually, she had heard clearly. But it was shocking. Undoubtedly, when Caleb mentioned Yvonne's resignation at the airport, Natalie hadn't even considered it from that angle. So, Caleb's words came as a bit of a shock.Caleb took a sip of his red wine and said, "It should have been before that.""Before what?"The more he spoke, the more confused Natalie became! Wait, did he mean... Could it be that Yvonne knew she was pregnant before they revealed that Luna was Caleb's child?!Oh no! That was really bad...! If that was the case, then Yvonne's resignation had an entirely different significance."I'll go talk to her and explain!" Natalie exclaimed immediately.A clear explanation was needed for this matter!Natalie hadn't known that there was something betwee
Natalie knew very well that since Caleb had come looking for her at such a critical juncture, she simply had no right to refuse. She had to agree whether she wanted to or not!Caleb glanced at her and said, "She'll only come out when she's angry!"Yvonne would only come out when she was angry?So before this, how cruel had he been to make someone angry enough to come out? For doing things in such a way, Natalie truly didn't know what to say.Once, she thought her relationship with Cedric was complicated enough, but she didn't know that such complexity was everywhere.And so, Natalie accepted Caleb's proposal!But thinking about the scenes to come, she...!-In Maple Peak, Irwin called Natalie multiple times, but there was no response!Finally, Dylan tracked down Natalie's whereabouts. When he reported it, Irwin's already stormy expression turned darker. There was a dangerous glint in his eyes as he stared at Dylan. "So, are they in the tower now?""Yes, they've entered th
Natalie was led out of the tower in a daze by Irwin!In the car, she keenly felt the coldness and danger emanating from the man. Dylan was driving. At this moment, if Irwin had been driving, they would probably be speeding past the other cars like the wind!Dylan could also sense the ominous atmosphere surrounding Irwin.After a long silence, Irwin finally spoke, "Why him?" Natalie raised an eyebrow.In a cold voice, she replied, "Why not?""Natalie!" The man's tone grew sterner.Such a gloomy atmosphere caused even Dylan, who was driving ahead, to flinch. Everyone could feel the car slightly veering off course.Natalie looked at Irwin. "Did you really take our marriage seriously?"Her words held a hint of sarcasm.Irwin fell silent. Upon hearing Natalie's words, his already somber expression darkened even more.Natalie continued, "You really took it seriously, huh?" Her tone was even more mocking.Her words implied that she had never taken their marriage seriously fro
Such words were not supposed to come out of Irwin's mouth, so why could he say such things now? Natalie laughed! She laughed because Irwin was shaking in anger.She was laughing...!Irwin was also furious. After all, men couldn't tolerate having what was theirs violated by anyone or anything, could they?"There was a ghost between Cedric and Isabella! Caleb will make things clear with Yvonne. How can you compare our situations?"It wasn't the same! Back then, Cedric was constantly entangled with Isabella while still holding onto Natalie...! That was the most distressing part. The key point was that there were no such feelings between Natalie and Caleb. So, Natalie spoke in a justified manner.It was a reckless and irresponsible story that Natalie had made up.Irwin was really having trouble breathing from anger! He had never experienced anything like this in his life...! These moments were usually reserved for Cedric, where Irwin would helplessly watch him endure blow
Inside the car, Dylan looked at Natalie with concern. He had heard every word of their conversation earlier in the car, and he knew it was Natalie's retaliation against Irwin. Previously, waves had been stirred up in Wexford. Now, it was Irwin's turn to deal with the aftermath.Natalie didn't intend to let anything slide. Dylan cautiously said, "The relationship between Mr. Frazier and Mr. Spencer is quite special. I hope you can consider this matter carefully before making a decision."Clearly, it was a reminder to Natalie that some things shouldn't be taken too far.After all, Irwin and Caleb have been friends for so many years. What did she intend to do if something were to happen on Natalie's end?"Mr. Warren, you don't need to worry about these matters."Caleb knew the current relationship between her and Irwin. If he could directly approach her despite that, there was nothing Natalie needed to be concerned about.Dylan furrowed his brows at Natalie's words. "Mr. Frazier
Natalie didn't think too much about it. She smiled, and a hint of chill flashed in her eyes instantly. "Would you dare run off with it?"Emily was instantly frightened by Natalie's gaze!Of course not!After all, all of Natalie's assistants had heard about Natalie's background. They were now taking orders from Regal Horizons International, and Natalie was the former CEO. If anyone wanted to survive in Simeria, who would dare to easily deceive her?!-Two hours later, Emily and Lawrence returned, carrying a pile of money with them. Natalie frowned. "What's this?!""Their security kicked us out when they saw us!"Natalie's eyes twitched when she heard Emily's words. What was going on? What kind of person was the other party?Undoubtedly, this had left Natalie somewhat confused.Just then, her phone vibrated.Natalie picked up her phone and glanced at it. When she saw the message on it, she almost fainted. [If you don't come tomorrow, the lawyer will come to see you!]
In the end, Natalie sat opposite Austin, and the atmosphere... was quiet! Yet, it exuded an intangible sense of oppression. Looking at Austin's cold and piercing gaze, Natalie asked, "Lord Austin, what do you want?"Previously, when he persistently demanded cash, she already sensed that something was amiss...!Before she returned to Simeria, everyone who conveyed information to her hinted that Simeria was not a simple place. Even her marriage to Irwin happened because of the things happening in Simeria. But she never expected this confrontation to come so quickly!"Ms. Jarvis, you're a smart person. What do you think I want?""At this moment, I can't provide whatever you want, Lord Austin!" Like all members of the Jarvis family, Natalie was straightforward in her refusal when facing such a situation.As she finished speaking, the man across from her looked at her, and his lips curled into a smile.That smile... was cold and dangerous. Natalie's heart was already in her
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