In the afternoon, Bianca sat on the pavilion's veranda, fiddling with her phone, repeatedly opening and closing it. The screen blinked several times within a minute, indicating her agitation.When Yvette arrived, she saw Bianca's cold profile. She approached and sat across from Bianca. The servant recognized Yvette as the former fourth lady of the Entes family and the eldest daughter of the Stewart family. She respectfully approached and asked, "Ms. Stewart, may I get you something to drink?""Go away," Yvette replied with an icy tone. The servant had been trying to curry favor with her. However, she was startled by Yvette's coldness and quickly retreated.Yvette had clearly sensed the tense atmosphere upon entering, especially noticing the uncomfortable attitudes of the staff. It was probably due to Zane's influence, as people's behavior towards Bianca had somewhat changed since Zane took over the Entes family. Since Zane had been getting close to Seraphine, rumors had spre
Yvette left.As for what kind of person Zane was, it didn't seem that important to Bianca now...!Two hours after Yvette left, Bianca was still sitting under the pavilion, continuously sorting out everything that had happened during this time.Why did Malcolm threaten her? It clearly was because he enjoyed seeing her suffer as her pride was slowly stripped away.Once Malcolm departed from Simeria, their confrontation truly began.However, would she allow such a beginning?She closed her eyes for a moment. When she reopened them, they were sharp as ever!-Bianca drove to the hospital with the critical illness notice. She didn't quite understand these medical terms, so she needed to clarify every answer."The diagnosis is lymphoma," the doctor said, looking at the report and then at Bianca with a heavy heart. "Unfortunately, the chances of survival are very low. As the illness has progressed to a critical stage, the patient may not have much time left."After hearing the doc
Bianca naturally couldn't do anything heartless to her own mother when she was so meticulous with outsiders. Especially now, when she still didn't know what had happened back then...!"He's manipulating you!" Natalie sighed and said exasperatedly.As could be seen from Bianca's situation, a person shouldn't have any vulnerabilities. Once they showed any sign of weakness, who knew how the other party would exploit it?Natalie hadn't fully understood this before, but now she did!Bianca fell silent and closed her eyes, concealing the danger in them. Then, she said, "I'll clarify this matter as soon as possible."Regardless of what happened, Bianca wouldn't easily believe Malcolm. Though Malcolm had left Simeria, he still held a lot of influence here.But from the moment Bianca decided to deal with him, she wouldn't show any weakness to Malcolm. Even if her vulnerability was in his hands now, what did it matter?"Bia.""Yeah?""You'll endure a lot by his side, so I hope you can
The person Bianca didn't want to hurt in this situation was Zane. However, when she received the test results and saw the data from the test she had personally witnessed, she closed her eyes and gritted her teeth.Her heart was in turmoil.-While in the car, Bianca's phone vibrated. She answered without even looking at the number."Hello?""Bia!" Natalie's voice came from the other end of the phone, and Bianca felt her world instantly collapsed. She trembled all over, feeling shaken.She said to Natalie, "Nat, if I had confronted Cedric back then, would I still have met Malcolm?"At that time, Cedric had used her to threaten Natalie. Natalie wanted to lessen the number of things she worried about, so she sent Bianca to Simeria. Little did she know, this led to Bianca meeting Malcolm.After Bianca finished speaking, Natalie's breathing became heavier."Bia..."The guilty tone in Natalie's voice made Bianca instantly sober."Sorry, I forgot. Even if I hadn't gone to Simeria,
No one knew what Zane had lost on this path and how patient he was before reaching that position!"Nat, you're a smart woman.""So this time, Malcolm..."Before Natalie could finish, Austin continued, "Has lost quite a bit." Natalie took a sharp breath at his words. At this moment... she finally realized that Bianca's life was over.When Malcolm destroyed everything Bianca had, she hated him so much!Had Zane made Malcolm pay the price by using Bianca's revenge against him, just as Austin said? If so, then…!Austin looked at Natalie and added, "Malcolm has almost lost all his trusted aides to Zane!"Natalie's head was spinning.Almost everyone knew what kind of network Malcolm had in Simeria all these years! And now, because of Bianca's actions, which brought them to this point…It wasn't just a blow to Malcolm's power.She had practically trampled all over his pride and ignited his vengeful instincts!In this light, Malcolm will be even less likely to let Bianca go. No on
Dawnvale was originally calm, but there had been turmoil and disturbances lately because of Cedric's actions against Austin. However, he withdrew those actions, and Dawnvale returned to its peaceful state.Austin received the news while having breakfast with Natalie. When they heard the news from Cole, Natalie subconsciously glanced at Austin."What are you thinking about?" Austin asked. Natalie shook her head. "Nothing." Obviously, she remained unaffected by whatever news Cedric might bring."There's something I need to tell you," Austin said to Natalie after some thought. "What is it?" Natalie asked. Could there be anything more unsettling for them than this news?Cedric was like a lingering shadow to Natalie. Knowing that Rebecca and Cedric were both in Dawnvale, she was constantly worried about them being around Luna. Due to Cedric's history of harming Luna, Natalie was adamant about not letting him see the child. As a result, Austin personally escorted Luna during th
Bianca was in a daze after she hung up Natalie's call. She sat on the bed and was unable to return to her senses for a long time.The words Natalie said to her kept lingering in her mind...! Bianca had always assumed Malcolm's hatred toward her was about Faye and the Entes family's inheritance. Why did Zane do those things after Malcolm left Simeria?Bianca let out a heavy sigh. She had told Natalie that Malcolm had no right to hate her, even if it was true. However, the thought of what happened in Lyndoria made Bianca involuntarily take a cold breath.Trembling, she picked up her phone. Eventually, she dialed Zane's number. As she looked at the flashing number on the phone, her heart tightened further. Soon, the call connected, and a man's voice came through. "Hello." A person was usually the most spirited in the morning, but Bianca could hear the exhaustion in the man's voice. However, Bianca could only take a few deep breaths to suppress the heaviness in her chest. Then
Bianca was already furious, and seeing the dangerous smirk in the man's eyes made her anger burn even hotter within her chest. In contrast, Malcolm seemed utterly carefree as he sat down at the nearby sofa. He casually picked up Bianca's sleeping kitten and cradled it in his arms. Sensing the danger, the kitten instantly bristled and bit Malcolm's hand before leaping away."How dare that little beast...?! You, come and attend to Lord Malcolm's wound!" Ruth exclaimed, her heart pounding at the sight of Malcolm being bitten. At Ruth's command, Bianca saw servants promptly appear with a medical kit and respectfully tend to Malcolm's wound.Everything was so...!Bianca's expression darkened at the sight before her."Figured something out?" Malcolm looked at her with a smile, seemingly unfazed by the cat's bite.Bianca glared at him. Her gaze, already fierce, now seemed like it could tear him apart. Malcolm spoke, "So, what do you think you are to Zane now?"Neil was gone, and
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