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
Dylan stepped forward."Sir..." His tone was solemn. Obviously, Dylan had also witnessed the scene just now and realized how chaotic things had become between Natalie and Irwin.Even if it meant getting involved with the Entes family, she didn't want to be entangled with Irwin. So, it was easy to imagine what happened among them in the past.Irwin seemed like he couldn't hear anything. He stood still as if lost in his thoughts, and he could not snap out of it for a long time.After what seemed like forever, Irwin finally said, "Dylan.""Yes, sir?""Does she hate me that much?" Hatred was a word that made others feel helpless.No one wanted to incur another person's hatred, right? But Irwin hadn't thought about these things initially. Now, facing it head-on, it was agonizing.Dylan sighed. "Every time you reached out to Ms. Walker back then, it was during her toughest times and when she was going through the most emotional turmoil."It was said that women, especially duri
Irwin was now in a world of torment. He had made a promise to Cedric, but due to the negative behavior of the entire Jarvis family, he was unable to keep it.Now, he was closely monitoring the situation between Natalie and the Entes family, and it felt like his heart was constantly under immense pressure!-At the restaurant, Austin tenderly placed the sliced steak in front of Natalie. His demeanor exuded elegance and gentleness, captivating even the nearby waiter. His refined features were especially irresistible, and it was surprising to many that the rumored fool was not only handsome but also caring."Thank you," Natalie said politely.Austin replied, "You don't have to be so formal with me."His warm tone made Natalie pause. She took a sip of the red wine before addressing Austin, "Don't think too much about what happened on the phone earlier."Undoubtedly, this meal was Natalie's treat. In Simeria, everyone was exploitable except for those from the Entes family. Natali