When Calvin went looking for Isaac in the night, he couldn't locate him. No matter how anxious Rebecca was, it wasn't until the next morning that Isaac appeared before her.At this moment, Rebecca looked at Isaac and asked, "Tell me, did Ced give Natalie his eyes?"Rebecca was blunt. She obviously wanted to know the truth and nothing else.Isaac frowned at her words."Did he?" Rebecca pressed.Did he or not?!"Rebecca..." Isaac began, but Rebecca's clenched fist slammed down on the coffee table before he could finish.She trembled all over. At that moment, even if Isaac didn't say anything, she had already made up her mind. Bringing Isaac here was just to confirm it!"He didn't!" Isaac looked at Rebecca's reaction and knew that if she discovered that Cedric had done it, she would turn Simeria upside down."You don't need to defend her," Rebecca said coldly. "I'm stating the facts," Isaac insisted."Facts, huh?"What are facts?Rebecca had spoken of facts so many times i
When Natalie arrived downstairs, Calvin respectfully approached her.Natalie couldn't fathom how Rebecca managed to keep people like Calvin by her side for so long. From what Natalie could remember, Calvin had been with Rebecca for quite some time."Mrs. Johnson," Calvin respectfully addressed Natalie."Calvin, I believe your memory is failing you. Allow me to remind you that my relationship with him ended years ago!" The weight behind Natalie's words grew heavier when she spoke the latter part of her sentence.Calvin had always been good-natured and intelligent. He was an outstanding individual. How did Rebecca find such people, much less keep them by her side?"But in Master Cedric's heart, you have always been his wife, and that has never changed," Calvin replied.Wife? When Natalie heard that, she laughed sarcastically.Seriously?"You seem to have forgotten that I'm not," Natalie bluntly stated. Natalie was never Cedric's wife, not in the eyes of the Johnson family
It had to be said that things were truly starting now.As everyone had speculated, things might spiral out of control once she and Irwin end things."Natalie, I thought you wouldn't refuse me," Austin said."But I did, " Natalie replied flatly.As she finished speaking, Austin chuckled. His laugh sounded gentle, but it felt strangely eerie to Natalie!She felt irritated at his response. "I'm hanging up."Without waiting for Austin to respond, she ended the call abruptly.Although she had anticipated this situation before divorcing Irwin, Natalie still felt uneasy.However, even if she had to experience this and more, she wouldn't change her decision. She no longer wanted to be involved with Irwin and Cedric in any way.-Meanwhile, Austin was in Orchid Bay. Since announcing his recovery, many complicated situations have happened around him. However, his sharp instincts had driven away many people.Up until now, even Cole, his subordinate, didn't quite understand why Austin
Rebecca had always doubted whether Cedric was still alive, so she had pinned all her hopes on Luna. As long as Luna could accompany her, she would feel somewhat better.However, Rebecca never expected that Natalie would refuse her request and even take Luna out of Simeria, preventing Rebecca from even seeing the child!Rebecca was furious. Like a madwoman, she wanted to snatch the child back. But she never thought this would happen!Calvin lowered his head slightly. "That is correct, Madam."This answer made Rebecca feel weak, and she collapsed on the couch."She's too much... How could she?!" Her hands clenched into fists, trembling uncontrollably. Wasn't this just too much?Not letting her see Luna was one thing, but things now in Simeria...!"Can we find help from overseas?" Rebecca said through gritted teeth.Obviously, they had to sue Natalie. Since no one dared to oppose the Jarvis family in Simeria, they would have to seek help from overseas.But Calvin frowned and
After Clyde left, Stephen returned. Natalie didn't go to work today. When Stephen saw her, his expression turned tender."Come with me to the study," Stephen said, ascending the steps, with Natalie hurrying after him.In the study, Stephen glanced at Natalie, hesitant to speak."I already know," Natalie said."You do?" Stephen raised his brows."Yeah." Natalie nodded.After she heard the news from Clyde, she couldn't calm her heart for a long time today. So, she didn't go to work in the studio.Stephen looked at Natalie, then sighed and said, "Nat, when your mother thought she lost you, we've been suffering all along.""...""We didn't even know you had a brother!"Natalie felt suffocated at the revelation.Rebecca wanted to take Luna away, and Natalie wished to tear the older woman apart with her bare hands. She wouldn't lose Luna.It showed how a mother's love for her child was irreplaceable.So, Heather must have suffered tremendously upon losing her children."Especia
Although they had anticipated such a scenario early on, they couldn't help but be surprised when it actually happened!Natalie sighed. "Those two...!"Natalie and Clyde hadn't expected someone from the Entes family to act so quickly, even after Stephen had left Simeria. Now, everything fell on Clyde's shoulders!However, Regal Horizons International's influence still loomed, formerly under Stephen and now under Clyde."So, what do we do now?" Natalie asked.Natalie's initial reaction was to seek out her father. However, she remembered how long Stephen had wanted to retire with Heather since Natalie returned to the Jarvis family. Disrupting their peace was something neither Natalie nor Clyde could bear. After all, Stephen and Heather had waited for this happiness for so many years. Now, they finally had it. As their children, Natalie and Clyde knew how much they wanted it. So, how could they bear to disturb them?"You don't have to worry about this," Clyde said.Natalie fel
The Entes family's seventh lady?Indeed...! Over the years in Simeria, everything in Verde City seemed to have little connection to Natalie anymore. When she thought about these things, she couldn't quite describe her feelings.Clyde glanced at her and said, "Don't feel too pressured. Your friendship should only be about emotional connection. There's no need to bring up family matters."Natalie understood Clyde's words. There was no need to discuss the Jarvis or Entes families during her interaction with Bianca.She had to admit that it was a question of boundaries. As friends, such boundaries were hard to define.But Natalie always heeded Clyde's words. She nodded. "Okay."However, Clyde didn't mention anything specific about Zane. In Natalie's view, it probably wasn't anything significant. If there were any developments, Clyde would surely inform her. But it was also hard to say.Clyde was a complex man. Sometimes, even as his sister, she couldn't see through him.As Nata
Natalie reminded Irwin time and again that no matter what happened in her life now, it was none of his business.When Irwin heard that Icarus and Malcolm had been negotiating with Clyde, he couldn't care less about everything else and rushed to Simeria. In the end, this was the response Irwin got for his effort."Nat." For a long time, Irwin could do nothing but look at Natalie and call out her name. However, the woman was cold and devoid of any warmth. No one knew how much pain Irwin was in. He even almost forgot the pain he endured back when he lost Blair...! Even after he put it behind him, he thought there would never be anyone else in the world who could make him as miserable as Blair did. And now, looking at Natalie's icy and heartless attitude, his heart... ached. It felt like someone had torn his chest open and grabbed his heart.Just then, Natalie's phone vibrated. Natalie looked at the number. Then, she glanced in Irwin's direction and answered the phone."H
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