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
What kind of presence is Bianca in Natalie's world? Only those who have truly experienced Natalie's past know. For example, Cedric! Even though Cedric and Natalie got into heated arguments back then, and he never liked strong and stubborn women like Bianca... he understood Bianca's role in Natalie's life. He would also be aware that no matter how chaotic Simeria became, it would be impossible to stop Natalie from going to see Bianca if the latter asked for her.Previously, Natalie managed to navigate around Malcolm to save Bianca from Malcolm's clutches. But what about now? Despite Irwin's concerns, he ultimately took Natalie to Verdant Villa.As they were about to exit the car, Irwin firmly grasped her wrist. "What is it now?" Natalie's displeasure with Irwin's attitude grew. He didn't want her to come, and now that she was here, what was he trying to do?"Don't agree to anything she says," Irwin said."Compared to her, I think I need to be more cautious of you!" Nat
"Bia..." Natalie's lips moved, but besides calling out Bianca's name, any words of comfort at this moment seemed feeble and powerless."He doesn't deserve it, Nat!" Bianca exclaimed.She was talking about Malcolm.Over the years, Bianca had seen too much in Simeria. So, in her eyes, Malcolm was simply unworthy."I know," Natalie said."But Zane, he..." What about him?What did Bianca want to say?Did she want to say Zane was innocent?After all, before her feud with Malcolm dragged Zane into it, Zane and Malcolm had a good relationship on the surface.But because of her involvement, their relationship had soured.And now, in this tense situation, they were even more at odds."Don't worry too much. After all, it's just beginning!" Natalie said.Zane had only disappeared today, and everyone was already panicking!Before Natalie could say anything else, Bianca said, "Nat, you don't understand."Natalie didn't know what had happened, so she didn't see the need to be nervous
Bianca had to admit that she never imagined there would be scenes like this around her. But now, it had truly come to pass. No matter how she felt, this was now her reality!After Natalie left, Bianca was alone. She collapsed onto the sofa."Neil.""Yes, Lady Bianca?"The butler, Neil, approached!After numerous arrangements by Bianca, Zane personally brought back this butler and assured her he was trustworthy. After yesterday's incident, Neil immediately instructed her to seal off the information. His swift response showed that Neil had been by Zane's side for many years. And now, Zane had left Neil by her side.Zane probably also understood that various unpredictable accidents might occur at such a critical period.Having Neil by her side taught Bianca how to handle different situations in every circumstance.And yesterday...!Regardless of what happened when she had been by Malcolm's side, as far as the Entes family was concerned, yesterday's scene was Bianca's first
How long had it been since Bianca confronted Malcolm like this? It seemed ever since she started working with Zane, she had completely distanced herself from Malcolm!The animosity between them still existed, and moments of calm between them like this were rare...! No. In fact, it wasn't calm for them right now either.Their hearts were churning inside! The depths of their eyes surged with concealed emotions!Finally, Malcolm broke the silence and asked, "What happened at Gilded Stream Peak?" And with that, Bianca smiled.Her smile seemed icy and mocking. She smiled coldly and said, "What are you talking about, my dear brother?"Malcolm fell silent.Bianca heavily emphasized how she addressed him.As she finished speaking, the man's expression darkened, and he scrutinized Bianca's every change with a sharpness that seemed to penetrate her very soul.His gaze pierced through her as if he could see right through her.In the past...Before this moment, Bianca was actually
Bianca looked at Malcolm, and the smile on her lips grew deeper.Finally, she looked at the man and said, "Every time I see you acting hysterical for her, whether it's her or Jade, I just feel sorry for you.""Bianca!"Malcolm was instantly provoked.Undoubtedly, Faye had always been a taboo existence in Malcolm's life over the years. In his heart, she was a festering wound! Just a slight touch would cause it to bleed profusely.It was an unbearable pain!Over the years, nobody dared to bring up this matter in front of him. Yet, this damned woman...! From the moment Bianca came into his life, he forbade her from mentioning Faye in his presence. It's as if whenever Bianca brought up Faye, she tarnished Faye's name.And now...!She looked at him boldly with no trace of fear in her eyes. Instead, her eyes were filled with endless mockery."How truly pitiful!""Shut up!""Do you even know what kind of person she was?""I told you to shut up!" Bang!Malcolm kicked aside t
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