Cedric was in darkness.He tasted the bitterness of despair! Yet, no matter how desperate he felt, he never once thought of undergoing surgery for himself. As Lucas and Kyle suspected, Cedric was punishing himself.He knew firsthand how terrified and helpless Natalie had been in the darkness.-Meanwhile, in Simeria, Rebecca was once again at Lotus Villa. There was still no news of Cedric. Calvin said Cedric had taken Kyle and Lucas with him. Given the capabilities of these two men, as long as Cedric didn't want to be found, no one could find him.As a mother, she was on the brink of despair. No matter how hard she searched, she couldn't find Cedric...!But as she learned more, she felt even worse.And now, she was at Lotus Villa once again."Seriously...!" Heather couldn't help but feel exasperated in the face of Rebecca's persistence, naturally showing a displeased expression.Rebecca used to be a strong woman, and she was naturally not accustomed to Heather's attitu
When Natalie returned, she walked into a heated scene between Rebecca and Heather! Two servants were dragging Rebecca out while Heather's face was pale, and her chest was heaving.Instantly, Natalie's anger flared up!When Heather saw that Natalie had returned, she rushed forward and pulled her aside. "Go upstairs!""What's going on?" Natalie asked.Having spent so much time at Lotus Villa, she naturally knew what kind of person her mother was. Heather was elegant and gentle. From that, Natalie could tell that the situation here before she returned must have been tense!However, before Heather could speak!Rebecca angrily shouted, "Natalie, where do you think your eyes came from? You said Cedric owed you, but in reality, he-"Before Rebecca could finish her sentence, Heather harshly interrupted. "Shut up!"Natalie fell silent.Rebecca wanted to say more, but someone had covered her mouth. She glared at Natalie with unprecedented hatred. Once, she had always looked at Nat
Since Natalie returned home to the Jarvis family, Heather had people investigate her past. So, she always knew that Natalie didn't have it easy by Cedric's side. However, Heather didn't know to what extent!In the past few days, Heather had seen Rebecca's true colors and hysterical face. With that, she could probably guess how bad it had been for Natalie!Why did Rebecca's husband fake his death when he left to go to Wexford?Because this woman was too troublesome.Not only her husband, but even Cedric hadn't told Rebecca where he went!She was a failure of a woman.Only after Heather completely calmed down, she told Natalie that Rebecca was actually here to take Luna away!"She said she wanted to take Luna for a few days?" Natalie asked."Yeah, that's why I got angry!"With Rebecca's character, how could anyone believe her words?And what had she said after that?She said she had nothing left but her granddaughter! Did she know what her granddaughter's existence really mean
In the past, even with Cedric's protection, Rebecca could make Natalie do whatever she wanted whenever Cedric wasn't around. Even after moving to Scarlet Villa, Natalie had to obey her orders without resistance whenever Rebecca showed up.But now...!When did it happen? It seemed like ever since Natalie divorced Cedric, she stopped being polite to Rebecca. But Natalie had only been rude and nothing else.Now... "How dare you attack me?!"It took a while for Rebecca to utter the complete sentence. She glared fiercely at Natalie, and her eyes looked as if she wanted to devour Natalie.Attack her?Did that even count as an attack?Natalie picked up the cup of tea Rebecca hadn't finished and fiercely splashed it onto Rebecca's face."Ahhh..." Rebecca screamed in fright.Her face burned with pain!"Now, that's what I call an attack!" Natalie said casually, looking at the disheveled Rebecca on the ground.Crash!Natalie threw the teacup onto the ground.At that moment, t
"Irwin, I didn't know you and Cedric were such good friends to the point that you'd even defend his mother to this extent."The words were dripping with sarcasm!It was also a reminder to Irwin of what the relationship between him and Cedric was like in Natalie's view.Cedric and Irwin's relationship... had always been unclear!Irwin's breath became heavier. Faced with Natalie's sarcasm, he couldn't find words to respond!"I have something else to do. I'm hanging up," Natalie said.Without waiting for the man on the other end of the line to say anything else, Natalie hung up the phone.Emotions?How ironic!The car moved slowly towards Lotus Villa."Lawrence.""Yes, Miss.""Have you ever loved someone?" Natalie asked directly.Love!Once, she truly believed in such a thing, but now... she didn't believe that a person would love another without reason.Behind that so-called 'love,' no one knew what was really hidden beneath.As soon as Natalie finished speaking, Lawrence
The air grew heavy.After a moment...!Bang! Yves heard a loud thud followed by a muffled voice.Then, Irwin's voice came through, "Bring her back to Lotus Villa!"Natalie had gone mad!She was truly mad!She had actually followed someone like Austin to a club? What exactly was happening now?Didn't she realize what she was doing?!He didn't believe Stephen would allow Natalie to get too close to Austin, especially at this critical juncture...!Irwin rose and left the conference room, leaving everyone exchanging confused looks.Dylan hurried to catch up."Yes, sir!" Yves replied.Even Yves couldn't help but feel anxious for Irwin at this moment.It was no wonder Irwin had said those words before Cedric handed his eyes over to Natalie. Now, anyone by Natalie's side truly couldn't find peace!And Natalie...!What was her situation now?Had she thoroughly fallen from grace?Once, Cedric treated her with utmost care and tenderness. But after enduring such turmoil...W
Dangerous?When Natalie heard Austin's words, she merely smiled at him indifferently. "If you weren't trying to leverage the Jarvis Family..."At this point, Natalie paused.They had already arrived at Lotus Villa. Natalie opened the car door and got out but didn't leave immediately. Instead, she stood with her back to Austin, gazing up at the night sky filled with stars.In that moment, memories she least wanted to recall flashed through her mind—memories of the once beautiful moments with Cedric. Those were memories she preferred to forget, as they brought her nothing but pain.Taking a deep breath, she pushed down the heaviness in her chest, burying those memories beneath the stars.When she finally spoke again, her tone was much colder. "Since you know how dangerous I am now, stay away from me."Austin was stunned at her words.Without waiting for him to respond, Natalie turned and stepped inside. She was a petite figure, but now she seemed filled with a reservoir of resent
In the end, Stephen didn't say much about Rebecca.If she had even a shred of reason, she wouldn't have done what she did today. So, one couldn't treat such a person with the usual courtesy.There was a saying, "Evil begets evil," and Rebecca embodied this perfectly."So, divorce Irwin," Stephen emphasized this point.Although the current situation between Natalie and Irwin within the Jarvis family may seem favorable, Stephen saw through it.Natalie hated it!She hated Cedric, and she hated Irwin.Why hadn't anyone told Natalie about Cedric sacrificing his eyes for her?It was because they all knew that Natalie wouldn't forgive him! Even if she knew that Cedric sacrificed so much for her, she wouldn't be able to bring herself to forgive him.Once the situation was laid out, it would only lead to more chaos.As for the matter with Irwin...As Natalie's father, Stephen naturally didn't want Natalie to do anything rash because of revenge!In the end, it was never clear. Natali
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