What did that mean?It meant that everything Austin mentioned to Natalie before was undoubtedly already underway...!The Entes family elders, who previously supported Zane's inheritance of the family, had begun discussing suitable candidates to be his queen.That was why Bianca couldn't move to Entes Manor right now.When Natalie thought about this, she became even more worried. "Bia..."Natalie knew about the situation in Simeria despite being in Dawnvale, but Bianca was in the thick of it!Natalie didn't need to ask if Bianca was aware of her situation.When Bianca heard Natalie's concern, her heart softened, and she said, "It's okay, Nat. You know why I'm with him.""What will you do now?""There's nothing I can do but wait," Bianca said."Wait...?" For what? The outcome?After all these years, Bianca finally landed the final blow on Malcolm in retaliation for their grievances. So, what she was waiting for now naturally pertained to the outcome with Zane."Yeah, I'll w
Bianca took several deep breaths but couldn't suppress the heaviness in her heart. When she next spoke, she couldn't quite conceal her emotions."What are you up to?" Bianca asked."Behave yourself, alright?" Malcolm responded.At that moment, Bianca's patience snapped. "Go to hell!" Malcolm chuckled at Bianca's outburst, his laughter tinged with irony."Bianca, the trouble you've stirred up for me will come at a cost, don't you think?" he taunted.Trouble? Yes! Malcolm had spent years planning to take control of the entire Entes family. Despite being considered the most likely successor, Bianca managed to disrupt everything."What if I don't want to?" Bianca was not someone who could be easily threatened. Once she found an opportunity to strike back, she would crush her opponent without hesitation. Just as Malcolm had used cunning to suppress her, he had ultimately faced her fierce resistance.But this time, Bianca's actions had crossed the limit of Malcolm's patience.I
Bianca had never thought about obtaining that position, but after Malcolm's call today, she probably...!When Malcolm was in control, he always went straight for the goal. So, it was easy to guess what he wanted now!"Lorraine.""Yes?""Thanks for letting me know.""You're welcome!" Lorraine didn't say anything further. She genuinely liked Bianca. Moreover, there were no vested interests between Bianca and her, so this liking came from the heart. After all, the other members of the Entes family had entered the family to gain benefits. That was all they were focused on.Bianca was the only exception!"Do you know who their candidate is now?" Bianca asked.Since Lorraine was here and asking her all these questions, Bianca assumed Lorraine probably already knew.Sure enough, Lorraine looked at Bianca with sharp eyes filled with admiration."Of course.""Who is it?""The Holly family's daughter, Seraphine Holly.""The Holly family?""Yes."Bianca naturally knew the famil
The document was... a critical illness notification issued just a week ago!In other words, her mother was...!Bianca's mind was blank. She somehow managed to answer Malcolm's call, but nothing came out when she tried to speak. It was too sudden! Everything was just too sudden for her."...What exactly do you want?" Bianca finally asked."Do you believe me now?"Did she?"Or... Would you like to take a risk and gamble on this?"Bianca fell silent. When she heard the man's words, her tense heart tightened further.When Malcolm asked her if she believed him, she instinctively wanted to say no. However, when the man asked the latter question, she harshly swallowed her spontaneous response.Did she dare? Of course not!She ran her fingers through her hair in frustration, unable to contain her inner turmoil any longer."What exactly do you want?!" Malcolm was just crazy, trying to drive her insane along with him. At this point, Bianca could see it all too clearly.Malcolm li
As Natalie listened to Bianca, her heart tightened further. Before she could speak, Bianca said, "She's my only family left in this world...!"So, even though she knew Malcolm might be deceiving her, she still dared not risk it.Upon hearing Bianca's words, Natalie was at a loss for words. She knew that if Bianca chose to stay in Simeria, she would face the consequences.However, Natalie couldn't find the words to persuade her. "Just be careful, okay?"As Bianca said, her mother was the only family left in the world, so she couldn't take the risk."Okay." "Did he ask you to become the queen of Simeria?""Yes."Natalie was speechless. This was only the beginning!Malcolm had been plotting in Simeria for so many years, and the Entes family's inheritance was supposed to be his. But who would have thought that it would all fall apart because of Bianca?With all the effort he had expanded, how could he willingly leave Simeria like this? Making Bianca Zane's queen was just the
Their eyes met. Both were resolute and icy for a long time in silence.As the man looked into her eyes, a hint of emotion finally appeared. Yet, this emotion only tightened the knot in her heart even more.He... was mocking her!"Is this your true nature? Are you threatening me?" Zane finally spoke, but every word at this moment felt like a stab to her heart. Her face turned even pale, but Bianca chose to remain silent in response to his sarcasm.Undoubtedly, she couldn't articulate anything right now. Regardless of the reason, she had truly threatened Zane with the law as her weapon.As she looked into the man's sharp eyes, Bianca finally lost the courage to continue looking. She lowered her head to avoid his gaze and took a deep breath. "I just want to stay here," she said."Hah..." Zane sneered coldly.As the earsplitting sound of the chair scraping against the floor filled the air, Zane stood up. Bianca didn't need to look up to feel the sharp gaze falling on her like a
Disregarding everything else, Bianca hoped that Austin would continue to be good to Natalie. She also hoped that Natalie would find true happiness this time."Bia, I'm worried about you," Natalie anxiously said when she thought about what Bianca had to face."There's nothing to worry about. Haven't I always been fighting tooth and nail against him?" Bianca's tone became somewhat indifferent.However, was that really how she felt?If Bianca were really indifferent, she wouldn't have ultimately chosen to stay by Zane's side under this threat. She may seem proud and carefree, but in reality... she cared.For some reason, Bianca had been looking for her mother for many years. Now that she knew her mother was connected to Malcolm, she wouldn't act recklessly."Would you consider telling Zane about this?" Natalie tentatively asked Bianca.When Natalie mentioned Zane, Bianca's throat tightened."What would change if he knows?"This matter originally had nothing to do with Zane, right
Bianca had not stepped out of Verdant Villa since that day. Neil had been stealing glances at her throughout the day, appearing as though he wanted to say something. However, he hesitated and remained silent each time, his eyes betraying a sense of helplessness."Neil, is there something on your mind?" Bianca asked.Neil had been with Zane for many years, but now that Zane had moved to the Entes Manor, his staying here implied some sentiment towards her. Or perhaps... Neil had seen much and could offer guidance at times like this.When Bianca asked, Neil said, "Actually, leaving Simeria now would be the best arrangement for you."Bianca's eyes dimmed at his words. The best arrangement? When she was with Malcolm, she wasn't concerned about her future. She knew that if Malcolm lost and left Simeria, her relationship with Zane would end, and leaving Simeria wouldn't spare her from Malcolm's revenge. But back then, she didn't care. She only wanted to shatter Malcolm's plans.
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