Natalie silently gazed at Austin for a long time. Her sharp eyes seemed like they wanted to see right through the man before her. Ever since Irwin and Cedric entered her life, Natalie's greatest desire was to see through people's hearts! She wished she had that ability, but she only realized after encountering those two men that the human heart was the most difficult thing to decipher in this world."What are you looking at?" Austin asked as he chuckled."You're right. In the current situation, it seems like you're my only option," Natalie said."...""But, Lord Austin...""Since you know, that's enough!" Austin interrupted Natalie's words casually.Natalie fell silent.Then, Austin said, "You'll attend a banquet with me tonight."Natalie's demeanor turned icy."I haven't agreed to anything," she replied."You should consider if I will agree instead, Natalie. Things on my end aren't simple either," Austin reminded Natalie seriously.Clearly, he was telling Natalie to sei
As soon as Natalie finished speaking, a shadow passed over the man's eyes. Before Malcolm could speak, Natalie continued in a mocking and sarcastic tone, "Why would you warn me for Bianca's sake? Does Bianca still hold any favor in your eyes? I wasn't aware of that."If there was anyone who could speak for Bianca, Natalie certainly had the right. In her eyes, Malcolm had practically thrown Bianca into the mud, and now he was acting like he was doing her a favor?"Have you forgotten how you threw her into the abyss? And now you expect me to do you a favor because of Bianca?" Natalie's words were sharp, cutting to the heart of the matter."...""How many times in the past have you said she was unworthy, hmm?" Natalie mocked Malcolm.Wasn't that exactly the case?Men, in many instances, were far more poisonous with their words than women.Malcolm remained silent, the air thick with tension as they stared at each other.After a while, Malcolm chuckled with a dangerous glint in hi
Rebecca had practically blamed Natalie for everything that had happened.She had once compromised so much for Natalie, but Rebecca felt only hatred and regret toward her now. Rebecca had seen countless lawyers. From insisting on finding the best at the beginning, now she was willing to accept anyone who could help her bring Luna to her side. However, to her dismay, every lawyer she approached backed off when they learned that the custody battle was against Natalie. Even hiring foreign lawyers proved to be of no help."Seriously...!" Rebecca gritted her teeth. After seeing dozens of lawyers, she was furious. She fiercely threw the teacup to the ground, and it instantly shattered. Her face twisted with a grim expression, wishing to tear Natalie apart."Madam, you should give up." Even Calvin, who had been by Rebecca's side and could handle anything perfectly, was helpless in Simeria and facing off against the Jarvis family.But how could Rebecca give up? Just the thought of
Since Austin had been playing a fool, how could he easily appear before the public eye?Austin's appearance now could be described as breathtaking, and it wasn't an exaggeration to say that he was enchanting.In the center of the dance floor, Austin's tall and elegant figure made Natalie look like a butterfly in his palm. They looked like they were in perfect harmony. The onlookers were enchanted, shocked not only by his recovery but also by his exceptional dancing skills.Women, in particular, gazed at Natalie with envy, longing to take her place by Austin's side."Lord Austin, you're truly cunning!" Natalie couldn't help but exclaim as they twirled around."Oh?" Austin acted as though he didn't understand."You don't get this kind of dancing skills overnight. Are you still going to tell everyone that you were a fool?" Natalie's words dripped with irony.A fool! What an ironic identity. Who could have imagined that Austin, of all people, would go around with such an identity?
The night always made people's hearts quiet down, just like the moonlight.However, for Natalie, the quiet of the night might be the hardest to endure.After the video call with Luna, the world around Natalie quieted down, but her inner turmoil lingered.Then, Abigail called."Nat, I'm in Simeria," Abigail said when Natalie answered.Natalie was stunned to hear that."You're still here?" Hadn't it been several days since Abigail arrived?The Schneider family must be after Cedric handed everything over to Irwin. It was impossible to say that the handover didn't affect them in the slightest.Obviously, Natalie hadn't expected Abigail to stay in Simeria for such a long time at this critical juncture."Aren't you coming to see me?""..." Natalie was speechless.She had no idea that a woman from the Schneider family could act so coquettish!-Half an hour later, Natalie arrived at Hillside Villa. Abigail had been staying in Natalie's residence since she arrived from Wexford.
Everyone had their own pride when it came to emotions.This pride was sacred...! Natalie once believed that no matter what Cedric did for Isabella in the end, at least he had been sincere to her during that period of affection.But now, looking back, that so-called sincerity was just laughable.At this moment, Abigail wanted to say something to comfort Natalie, but nothing came out.Finally, she sighed, not knowing what to say.Then she looked at Natalie. "I thought you knew long ago. I thought those two had given you a more reasonable explanation."Now, Abigail could see that those two probably never gave Natalie any explanation.That was why Natalie was so hurt.Why didn't Abigail say anything earlier?First, she thought Natalie might already know. Second, even if Natalie didn't know, it would be different if she found out from someone other than Irwin and Cedric.There would have been a sense of deception.When information came from someone a person trusted, it was comp
Irwin stared at Natalie silently for a long time. It was as if he was trying to see through her indifferent face, directly into her soul!He wanted to see if her heart had truly turned cold, even frozen.If that wasn't it, how could a woman who was once so gentle become like this?He had envied Cedric like a madman when Natalie had smiled so gently at him once.How could this have happened?She had turned into someone who remained unmoved no matter what he said, even exuding such coldness...!After a long while, Irwin finally said, "How could you...?" How could she say such things? As Irwin looked into Natalie's eyes, he wanted to see through those eyes. He wanted to see what lay deep within Natalie's soul, but he saw nothing."What else do you expect? How else should I describe your relationship with Cedric? Should I remind you what things were like back in Verde City?""...""What the hell is with the situation now? Cedric entrusted me to you? Why? Because of his guilt t
There were so many memories in Natalie's life that she didn't want to recall. Each one was a bloodstained reminder. And now, Irwin had the audacity to claim that all of it had been settled?!Where did he get the nerve to utter such words?"Irwin, it seems there's nothing left to say between us!" Natalie's tone grew calm. Despite the turmoil inside her just moments ago, Natalie had finally regained her composure.There was never much to say between them anyway, and the fact that they could talk at all now was progress.Just as Natalie was about to turn away..."Your eyes...!" Irwin began. But then, he stopped abruptly, and Natalie whipped around, her gaze sharp.Her eyes? For a long time, her eyes had been a very sensitive topic. Being the astute person she was, Natalie couldn't pretend that she hadn't picked up anything from Irwin's words.She had sensed it long ago."Were they Cedric's?" Natalie asked pointedly.Irwin suddenly became quiet. In that instant, his mind wen