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
Since Robert's death, who in Simeria could truly stay out of its affairs? Although the Jarvis family had been relatively quiet lately, Natalie realized how terrifying the lurking dangers truly were after encountering Austin.When Natalie entered the study, Stephen looked visibly relieved at her return. "You should stay quiet at home for the next few days and avoid going to the studio," he said."Okay." Natalie obediently nodded. Clearly, Stephen had the final say in everything right now.She handed the file to Stephen.Stephen frowned. "Is this from Lord Austin?"Natalie fell silent.It looked like Stephen was already aware of this!Natalie recalled Heather mentioned that Stephen had taken a call before this. It must have been Austin, right?Natalie nodded in response to Stephen's question.Stephen's eyes flashed with silent sharpness as he opened the file and skimmed through its contents. Though the file wasn't thick, Stephen's face darkened as he went through the pages
Since coming over from Yonwood City, Isaac was often by Natalie's side. Once, Isaac had been at odds with her because of his fiancee.But now...After a thorough examination, he said, "You've recovered well, but since it was a major surgery, you still need to take good care of yourself."After all, recovering one's sight through eye surgery was not an easy feat!There was profound meaning in Isaac's words.However, Natalie looked at Isaac with confusion. Clearly, she detected the deliberate bitterness suppressed in his tone."Of course," Natalie replied.After all, she had experienced what it felt like to be in complete darkness in both lifetimes. She fully understood the despair, especially in this lifetime!The despair she felt was a thousand times worse than in her previous life.It turns out that a woman experienced life completely differently before and after she became a mother!In this life, just the thought of not being able to watch her child grow up suffocated her!
Isaac left.Before leaving, he asked Natalie, "Is it that no matter what he does for you, you won't forgive him?" And how did Natalie respond to Isaac's question?She said, "There's no forgiveness or anything of the sort between us. There's only goodbye."At this moment, Natalie sat in the dimly lit room. After a long silence, she bitterly laughed. "Hah...!"What would Cedric do for her?Everything he did for her was because of Blair. The thought of Blair's existence brought Natalie immense pain.Ten years! It was such a long time...!Every moment they spent together was intertwined with the shadow of another person. And Isaac talked about Cedric doing something for Natalie.What had he done for her?Looking back at everything Natalie thought Cedric had done for her... it was so ironic and laughable!-Natalie spent an entire afternoon in her room. However, a groundbreaking event occurred outside. The news of her meeting with the Entes family's third son was announce
In the next moment, the two heard movements outside. Bianca's eyes instantly darkened.This was Verdant Villa...!It seems that the people of the Entes family were still going all out!Just as she had barely settled things, it started all over again...!-As a member of the Entes family, there was never a moment of peace. This is also why Stephen was unwilling to get involved, no matter what happened.In Lotus Villa, Heather thought Natalie would eat at home, so she had the kitchen prepare some light dishes. However, who would have thought that she would go out in the evening?"Where are you going?""A friend invited me to a party.""Oh, alright!" Heather thought it was good for Natalie to have her own circle. After all, her life has been full of twists and turns. So, going out more at this time was the right thing to do. It was better than wallowing in self-pity!After Natalie left, Stephen came down from upstairs. Clyde came back for a while in the afternoon and soon we
In Simeria now, the talk about Natalie and Austin was already widespread, and now Caleb seemed to be accepting her child as well!Plus, there was Irwin...!The scene was simply chaotic.As Natalie and Caleb exited the banquet, Natalie asked, "Will this be enough to make her come out?" Tonight, Natalie had spent almost the entire evening with Caleb. They looked like they were getting along, but Natalie was skeptical.Would Yvonne really come out because of this?Caleb nodded. "Thank you!""As long as it brings her back to you sooner, it's worth it for me!" Natalie choked on the last two words.Even though her reputation was being dragged through the mud, Natalie didn't care about it. But now, in this situation... her heart was pounding!!Before Caleb could say anything, the phone in his pocket rang. He gave Natalie an apologetic look before moving aside to answer the call.It wasn't clear what the person on the other end said, but the man's expression changed instantly, and h
Just like now, it hurt!But with a cold heart, it seemed like the pain wasn't as noticeable.Natalie finally said, "What do you think I want to do?" Irwin fell silent.The man's dark gaze met hers in the dim space. At that moment, his beast-like sharpness couldn't be concealed.Once, Natalie thought this man was a blend of warmth and seriousness!When he was serious, that feeling of being unapproachable made him seem very aloof.And when he was warm, it was like the fiery sun in the sky, capable of melting one's heart.And now?Now, their eyes met.Natalie calmly met the man's gaze and said, "Well?"What did she want to do?"You want to retaliate against me, right?" Irwin responded.That was why she compromised and married him back in Yuloria, right? At that time, she was blind. That wasn't the only thing.Actually...!Actually, what?At this moment, Irwin's heart felt suffocated, and his gaze tightened as he looked into Natalie's eyes."Retaliate against you? You're
Irwin didn't know how they managed to reach Lotus Villa. Instead of getting out of the car, he parked it outside.Then, he lit a cigarette. Since the car wasn't in motion, the cold wind didn't affect them much!"Dylan, open the car door!"Her tone was unprecedentedly cold and dangerous. Dylan frowned. He glanced at the two in the backseat through the rearview mirror and was silent!At this moment, Natalie looked at Irwin angrily. "What exactly are you trying to do?"The man took a heavy drag of his cigarette. His entire being seemed as heavy as the smoke. In the confined space, this icy standoff continued to linger, making everyone inside feel endlessly pressured.After a long time, Irwin finally said, "I'll agree to it."Natalie fell silent.Agree to what?Obviously, she didn't quite understand Irwin's words at this moment. The next moment, the man looked at her gloomily.Natalie raised an eyebrow!The next moment, Irwin continued, "But at least wait until after the situa