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 afraid that any slight mishap on her part might affect Zane, especially given Malcolm's recent behavior. Bianca couldn't help but worry.Each time she recalled Malcolm's arrogant and domineering attitude, barging into her life with his brute force, she couldn't help but wish to tear him apart limb by limb.So, the importance of Zane to Bianca became even more apparent in times like these.Bianca sighed. "Nat, I've never felt so lost before!"Her words carried a hint of powerlessness and resignation.And indeed, Bianca spoke the truth. Once, she was the best divorce lawyer in Verde City, seemingly in control of everything.She couldn't afford to make any mistakes each time she did her tasks.Bianca had principles. She only took cases where the victim was clearly evident...!As for those who were guilty and sought to gain the upper hand in the division of assets, she never accepted such cases.In her workplace, she was upright and sharp!And now, amidst the chaos o
Even though Bianca hadn't gone out, significant news from the outside would eventually reach her ears. Moreover, with Natalie being the heiress of the Jarvis family now, it was even more normal for such news to circulate.Natalie fell silent.Bringing up Rebecca didn't improve Natalie's mood. She sighed. "Just three hours ago, we had a big fight!""What?" Bianca was shocked.Natalie and Rebecca had a fight?It was quite overwhelming, given their past relationship. Bianca's mind struggled to process it."Do you also think I was wrong?" Natalie asked, testing Bianca's reaction.Bianca replied, "No, I'm just surprised."Perhaps because Bianca and Irwin took different positions and their past experiences differed. So, their perspectives on the same issue varied.In Bianca's view, Natalie had never resisted Rebecca before. Bianca had been distressed at one point because of this. Rebecca clearly didn't treat Natalie as a daughter-in-law, even bullying her. So, when Bianca heard th
Rebecca sued Natalie.When Natalie received the relevant summons, she clenched her hands tightly. Her eyes were filled with a dark, brooding intensity. She was about to call Clyde on her phone, and her purpose was evident.Undoubtedly, Rebecca had repeatedly crossed the line! The peace Natalie sought was not only for herself but also for Luna. With Rebecca causing such turmoil in Simeria, Luna would inevitably be affected eventually.However, before she could make the call, Irwin called.Natalie answered the call, but she remained silent.Irwin calling at this moment meant he was aware, right? Natalie wanted to see how Irwin would respond."Did you receive it?""Yes."So, what next?Previously, Irwin had claimed he would handle the situation. But now, it had come to Natalie like this. She wanted to know how Irwin intended to proceed."I'll handle this.""How will you handle it?" Natalie couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this.Handle it?!What kind of person was Rebe
Of course, the words these two spoke, and even the meanings they represented, were completely different...!Most of the time, Irwin's words implied he wanted Natalie to compromise with Rebecca. Meanwhile, Clyde's words implied that Natalie should confront it head-on!Irwin told Natalie not to interfere. He didn't want her to have any conflict with Rebecca. He always protected Rebecca, while Clyde... wanted the lawyer to handle it directly and not let Natalie worry about it."Okay!"Natalie's response to Clyde naturally differed from when she spoke to Irwin. She listened to Clyde's words. Obviously, whatever Clyde said now was what it was.Rebecca was causing trouble. Unlike before, Natalie now had a family to help deal with it.They had also decided to send Luna away from Simeria and to Snow City. So now, even if Rebecca wanted to see the child, it was impossible.-Rebecca was relentless now.The next day, she had someone send things that she had bought for Luna. She made it
In Rebecca's heart, everything in the Johnson family had always been fine. Even though Christina was an adopted daughter, she had always been respectful toward Rebecca.And Cedric was the most outstanding man in the world!So naturally, Rebecca wanted to find a suitable match for him. Ever since her husband passed away, her days had been difficult.And when she learned about what happened in Wexford, Rebecca's state worsened even more.She even believed that the Wexford incident was somehow related to Natalie, and now, she blamed everything on Natalie.Everything happened because of Natalie!And now, Cedric's whereabouts were unknown.How could Rebecca bear all of this?After a long time, Rebecca took a deep breath and said, "No matter what, I'll get the child back by my side." Now, Rebecca clearly didn't care about what Natalie had to say. She only wanted to take Luna for herself. She really didn't care about anything else anymore.The air around Natalie was chilly, and n
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