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
Just when Natalie was about to open the car door and step out silently, she felt Irwin grab her wrist painfully!Obviously, Natalie didn't want to say anything to Irwin now. At this point, there was no need for them to continue the conversation."Nat," Irwin's tone tightened.Natalie remained silent.She didn't bother giving him a response.Seeing Natalie's cold and indifferent demeanor, Irwin felt a sharp pain in his heart.He...!Yes, everything was his fault!If he hadn't sent Isabella to Cedric, none of this would have happened, whether Cedric saw Natalie as Blair's substitute or not.To put it more plainly, Irwin had destroyed the first half of Natalie and Cedric's lives.Irwin ruined everything, so Natalie became like this...!His heart ached even more at the thought."Do you think there's still a need for us to talk?""Are you really not worried about the Entes family..." Irwin paused here.That was right.The Entes family!When did Irwin become so despicable? He
When Natalie returned to Lotus Villa, Stephen had already left, leaving only Heather at home.Heather had been fine when Natalie left this morning, but now...!"Mom, what happened?" Natalie approached Heather, seeing her full of anger.Seeing that Natalie had returned, Heather tried hard to conceal all the emotions on her face, but she looked defeated.Heather took several deep breaths, trying to suppress the heaviness in her heart.Seeing Heather silent, Natalie pulled her to sit down. "What's wrong?" But the moment they sat down, Heather hugged Natalie.It was such a heavy atmosphere!Natalie felt Heather's anger even more.Heather... had always been able to control her temper, but now the air was filled with rage. Just how much did someone provoke her?Heather took a deep breath and said, "Rebecca's lawyer is here."Natalie was stunned.Rebecca's lawyer?"What for?" The moment the question left Natalie's lips, the answer came to her.Heather wasn't the only one who co
With his ability to see every little detail, Cedric was becoming increasingly worried, especially now that Natalie wanted to divorce Irwin!"Did Irwin agree?" Cedric's tone was already tense when he spoke, and now it tightened even more."No, but now..."Now what?Now, what was even more worrying was the matter between Natalie and Austin.Cedric probably also considered the main point of this report—the crucial aspect was now Natalie and Austin.Cedric said, "Have Irwin find out what's going on between Austin and Nat."Cedric absolutely wouldn't believe it. Natalie couldn't possibly be involved with someone from the Entes family unless it was like what happened with Malcolm. She was threatened!That was what Cedric thought."Yes, Your Excellency." Lucas nodded.Cedric reached out to pick up the water beside him. Even though his perception of the surroundings was clear...Clang!The cup fell to the ground when he reached out, making a harsh noise. It sounded like everyon
With that, Natalie turned and got into her Mercedes-Benz G-Klasse. Yves watched Natalie leave and then got into his own car. Then, he pulled out his phone to call Irwin.-At this moment, Irwin was in Orchid Bay.Both men had cold expressions with a hint of hostility.Seeing Yves's call, Irwin glanced at the elegant man sipping coffee across from him and then answered his phone. "Did she go back?""Yes, sir.""Good."With that, he hung up the phone. Meanwhile, Austin had already set down his coffee cup. Every movement he made exuded elegance."In all these years, no one from the Entes family has ever come here, right?" Irwin asked.His tone was deep and grave. If anyone from the Entes family had visited Orchid Bay, Irwin believed someone would have noticed something amiss."Why would a group of sensible people pay attention to a fool?" Austin responded, his words dripping with sarcasm."A fool, huh?" Irwin muttered.If Austin was just a fool, he was certainly not an ord
Irwin exited Lotus Villa in a daze. When Dylan saw him, he approached anxiously."Sir."Irwin looked at Dylan and said, "She's involved, you know?" "..." Dylan stiffened instantly at Irwin's words. In truth, since Natalie returned to Simeria, she had been involved, but neither Cedric nor Irwin wanted to admit it.Today's conversation with Stephen undeniably made Irwin's mind race even more."Yes, sir." Dylan nodded.Irwin's people undoubtedly had long seen through it, but Irwin and Cedric refused to face this terrifying reality."Let's go!" Irwin clearly didn't want to continue this topic, heading straight for the car.Dylan followed and said, "Lucas called.""Lucas?""Yes, sir."Lucas was one of Cedric's men. Since Cedric left Yonwood City, nobody knew where he went.Not even Irwin.But now, there was a call from Lucas.Why?Because of the reports about Natalie and Austin? Thinking about those reports made Irwin's head ache even more!"What did he say?" Irwin's to
Encountering someone like Rebecca made one angrier than usual. It wasn't good for women to be angry so often.Irwin looked at her silently for a long time. His eyes shimmered with endless complexity."Do you hate the Johnson family so much now?"It wasn't just Cedric. Natalie was showing endless hatred toward the entire Johnson family.That was how Natalie was now."Do you think it would have been better if I had kneeled before Rebecca and begged her not to take Luna?" Natalie asked."Nat!" Irwin's tone grew stern."I don't know what's going on between you and Cedric, but do you think what I just did was wrong?" asked Natalie. The recent scene was quite intense, but Irwin knew deep down why it had escalated to that level."Yes, you were wrong!" The air froze instantly. Natalie and Cedric may have had some bad times in the past, but in Irwin's perspective, they also shared good memories.However, Natalie's recent actions have left him taken aback. After a moment of sile
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