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
After drinking several glasses of wine, the heaviness in Natalie's heart eased slightly. Looking at the slight change in Natalie's complexion, Bianca asked, "Can we talk now?""Bia!""Yeah?""Don't bother with emotions or feelings!"Bianca's heart churned upon hearing Natalie's indifferent yet firm tone. It seemed like a warning from Natalie, drawn from bitter experiences."If I do, does that mean there's no chance for regret?" Bianca asked."Probably not."Natalie reached for another glass of wine, but Bianca grabbed her delicate wrist. "Don't drink anymore, okay?""Bia.""Yeah?""I can only feel at ease when I'm with you."Bianca felt a pang of bitterness at Natalie's words."Same here."Bianca felt like she was no longer free, especially after joining the Entes family. But with Natalie, she always managed to relax involuntarily."But you can't drink anymore," Bianca said and took away the glass from Natalie's hand. "Didn't you want to take care of your eyes?"She
However, the weather here was so damp and always humid.Lucas would clean the items they use daily. When it rained for a long time, many things would develop small patches of mold. It looked very unpleasant.If Cedric could see it, his obsessive cleanliness disorder would probably torment his mind."Is she getting close to Lord Austin?" Cedric spoke again after a long silence, his tone colder than before.Lucas nodded. "Yes, sir."After Lucas replied, the air around them turned cold."What about Irwin?""He's in Simeria, but it seems he can't stop her either." Lucas's tone was full of worry and helplessness when he mentioned this.Even if they weren't in Simeria, they could imagine what was happening there. Natalie probably didn't care about anything now, which worried Cedric the most."They've divorced.""..." Cedric was speechless.Natalie had finally thrown away the last layer of protection, cutting off all ties with the past. Nothing from the past seemed to fit into he
Each time Cedric thought of Luna, his heart felt even more tormented...! At this moment, he even pondered...If he hadn't insisted on using Luna to save Kayla when he found out she was his, would things between him and Natalie have escalated to this extent?But alas, he couldn't turn back time and undo his actions to find out...!-In Simeria, Natalie had been getting closer to Austin recently. They often went out and dined together, almost as if they were publicly acknowledging their relationship."I've been attracting quite a lot of hostile gazes lately," Natalie said.And all of it was because of the man sitting across from her, who was so handsome that any woman standing by him would feel inferior."Nat, are you mad at me?" Austin asked."..." Natalie was speechless.Could this man even tell she was being sarcastic?But the dangerous aura that Austin exuded before seemed to completely disappear when he was close to her."I'm not mad! I just don't like this," Natalie sa
Such a scene only further agitated Irwin, whose mind was already reeling...!"Does it hurt?" Austin asked.At this moment, there was endless tenderness in the man's tone. He spoke as if Natalie was a treasure he cherished deeply.Yet Natalie withdrew her hand from the man's palm indifferently. She said nothing, her aloof attitude speaking volumes.Irwin felt nothing, but his eyes reddened at the sight of Natalie and Austin's interaction."Natalie," Irwin practically hissed through gritted teeth. He didn't know what to say to Natalie at this moment, clearly not expecting this kind of scene.Natalie turned around and walked away.Just as Irwin was about to follow, Austin moved first, leaving Irwin standing there.At that moment, Irwin's legs felt as heavy as lead. He wanted to move forward yet was unable to summon any strength!When Dylan came over, he saw Irwin emitting an overwhelming aura as if he were in a tumultuous storm."Sir.""She has no heart!"Dylan had remained by
Natalie's face darkened, and her heart grew increasingly colder!The dangerous glint in Austin's eyes grew even more intense."Did you know that before she returned to the Jarvis family, she resorted to any means necessary to marry into a wealthy family?""...""You don't know, right? She even got pregnant with my son's child before marriage just so she could marry into my family!""That's enough!" Natalie finally couldn't bear it anymore. She swung her bag directly at Rebecca, and the scene erupted into chaos instantly.Rebecca roared, "What's this? Are you embarrassed and angry? Well, that's to be expected, right? That's all you're good at!""...""You're a shameless woman! I ruined your plans, so you didn't get any money from me. And now, you're trying to cozy up to royalty like the Entes family!""...""Come on, tell us, what's your next move? I remember you always had pretty good tricks up your sleeves! If not, how could you make my son and Irwin fall for you? They even
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