When Austin heard her words, his eyes dimmed. Then he said, "From now on, you won't have to see those people if you don't want to..."Natalie fell silent.It was only then that she remembered that when this man forcibly took her into the car, he ordered his people to drive Rebecca and her entourage out of Simeria.Drive them out, huh? Such a domineering and arbitrary method was probably only used by men from the Entes family!She had to admit that such methods were indeed effective. Natalie had thought about it, especially after what had just happened. She had been considering asking Clyde to throw Rebecca out of Simeria when she returned. She was tired of it all."Thank you!" Everything had its consequences. Even though she could handle such matters herself, this man acted first. So, a thank you was not excessive.Austin smiled. "It's rare for you to remember to be polite."Polite?Indeed! With Rebecca's appearance and Natalie's subsequent loss of control, where was th
Over the years, Rebecca and Cedric had both tried various methods to get Christina out, right?They hadn't been successful before this, so how was Christina suddenly released?Natalie wasn't aware that Cedric hadn't tried getting Christina out of prison. After knowing the truth, he hadn't bothered about Christina."It's Lord Icarus," Clyde said, looking at Natalie.Icarus?! Just what was going on?!"He probably did it to stop you and Lord Austin," Clyde added.This move by Icarus truly puzzled everyone. Natalie asked, "Is she in Simeria?"Austin had driven Rebecca out of Simeria, and now Christina was here right after that happened?!It's easy to deduce that if Christina was brought to Simeria by the Entes family, Rebecca didn't need to leave Simeria. What would happen next? The scene could be quite intense!"Yeah," Clyde responded.Christina was already in Simeria. But before this, they didn't know anything. Icarus had kept everything secret."Let's wait and see," Natal
As Natalie watched Irwin stiffen, she casually took a sip of her tea before turning back to him."Go ahead. For whose sake this time should I not touch her?""Nat...""Or do you think I should let her go because of my eyes now, even if she comes at me?"Irwin remained silent. There was a suffocating feeling in his chest!Christina had always been a reminder of what had happened to Cedric. So, even after Christina went to prison, regardless of whatever methods Rebecca used, Cedric never relented. As long as Cedric didn't relent, no one could get Christina out, right? So, how was she out now?"Why are you so quiet?" Natalie chuckled, her laughter dripping with irony, tightening the hearts of those who heard her.Irwin had never felt so uncomfortable before! But now...!"I'll figure it out," Irwin said. "And then?" Before Irwin could continue, Natalie swiftly interjected, "After figuring it out, what then?"Watching Natalie's confrontational expression, Irwin's already
The hatred within her heart was the kind that could lead to complete estrangement. In fact, it would be quite relaxing if such a thing actually happened.As long as there's no interaction, some things could be ignored. But what was the problem now? Rebecca kept appearing in front of her, and Christina... was also coming! In this case, how could Natalie let go of the past?"Nat!""We don't know why Christina is coming, but one thing is certain: things won't be that simple," Natalie said, trying hard to remain calm though her heart was in turmoil. Whenever a member of the Johnson family appeared before Natalie now, it would inevitably trigger her emotions.Clyde tightened his arms around Natalie. "Don't worry, I'm here.""I know." It was because she had a family by her side that she could still manage to control her emotions most of the time.In Clyde's arms, Natalie gradually calmed down.Finally, the two sat down. Clyde handed Natalie a glass of water. "Here. Drink slowl
How precious was hope to a person?Irwin stared blankly at Natalie. Once again, he was unable to react to her words.She really hated him!Irwin could feel the intensity of Natalie's hatred through her gaze."..." He wanted to say something, but he couldn't find the words."You want me to give him hope? Haha!"Had Cedric ever done that for her?Did he ever try to give her hope when she repeatedly fell into despair?So, he said he left her side because he couldn't see any hope between them?Yes, that was the right thing to do.Upon seeing Natalie's state, Irwin realized he had nothing left to say. Everything had been said already!Despite his efforts, Natalie's response remained unchanged.In that case, was there anything else to say?Naturally, there was nothing!-In the end, Irwin left without saying anything. His actions indicated that Natalie had completely broken him this time.She had defeated him thoroughly with her repeated indifference and coldness.But even t
While Robert was alive, he always seemed to favor Zane a lot. However, it was Icarus who always resided in the manor.The butler led Natalie through various twists and turns, finally leading her to a pavilion garden where Icarus awaited her.Despite having had some prior interactions, they had rarely met in person. Natalie, in particular, had always consciously avoided direct encounters with Icarus. As a result, their face-to-face meetings had been almost non-existent.Natalie spent a few moments observing the man before her. She had to admit that the Entes family's men probably had very good genes, hence their absolutely extraordinary looks."Ms. Jarvis, you're quite a difficult woman to catch!" Icarus said as he turned around to look at her.Although he was smiling, Natalie could see the dark glint in his eyes. The air around him was cold, and he exuded a dangerous aura like Malcolm."I'm sure you're a busy man, Lord Icarus. I couldn't bear to disturb you.""You're quite qui
Important?Christina tensed when she heard what Icarus said. Would Natalie...?Before Christina could think further, Icarus indulgently asked Natalie, "Do you want her?"Yes, his voice was indulgent. Christina remembered how Cedric treated Natalie the same way, showering her with all his love. She had been so hysterical back then, witnessing Natalie receiving all of Cedric's affection. She wished she could pull Natalie down from that pedestal!But she had never succeeded.Where was Cedric? And why was this man being so indulgent towards Natalie?Christina couldn't understand why this was happening! She was genuinely afraid Natalie would decide to marry Icarus. Given their history, Natalie definitely wouldn't let Christina off easily.While Christina had been in prison for years, she had also thought a lot. Even though she suffered a lot in prison, she knew that it would be worse if she was in the outside world!Cedric had been very disappointed in Christina and didn't care
Christina had learned her lessons over the years.Despite once loving him, she no longer dared to indulge in thoughts about Cedric. Previously, she had hoped that Rebecca would understand her emotions, yet she could not risk revealing them.She knew Rebecca's temperament. If she didn't agree to something, Christina would have no peace. She wanted Rebecca to know about her feelings for Cedric because she didn't want to marry another man! After witnessing Rebecca's reaction, Christina considered marrying another man as long as he was a good person.But ultimately, she couldn't control her obsession with Cedric when she saw him. Her feelings drove her to madness and caused her downfall.Now, she was finally out of prison...!She wanted to remain free.Also, Icarus was a handsome man. If she could really marry him, she could stand on equal grounds with Natalie in Simeria!When she thought of Natalie, Christina's eyes were filled with intense hatred. She dearly wished to crush Nata
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