Did Bianca care?Of course, she did, just a little...! But knowing that Zane had drawn Malcolm's hatred onto himself because of what happened in Lyndoria made that care seem so ridiculous. And since Zane might be plotting something of his own, her concern seemed laughable...!So now, whether Zane would dislike her because of this wasn't as important to her anymore.-Bianca acted swiftly.While Zane was attending a charity banquet with Seraphine, Bianca took the opportunity to move to Entes Manor that night.When this news spread, it shocked the entire Simeria!During this time, Zane had been staying at Entes Manor and hardly returned to Verdant Villa. Neil had also been reassigned to work in the manor. He was close to Zane and tended to follow him wherever he went. Since Neil was one of Zane's closest aides and knew what was happening, his expression naturally pale when he saw Bianca at the manor!After a long silence, Neil could only say, "Must you do this?"What exact
Neil's words implied that Bianca shouldn't be concerned with where Zane was or who he was with. Also, judging by Zane's recent attitude, she couldn't count on him to help her.Bianca felt a bit uneasy about this, but she didn't say anything."The Holly family will likely come looking for you," Neil said.Last night's events had caused a stir throughout Simeria. Now, the potential impact on the Holly family was evident.Bianca was silent.They had already approached her once before things escalated. Now, Bianca had a pretty good idea of the Holly family's intentions.Sure enough, Neil always had the most experience and insight.In the morning, representatives from the Holly family arrived! Initially, it was just the butler of the Holly family coming to inquire about what Bianca wanted. They wanted Bianca to leave by giving her some conditions.Today, Eleanor Lancaster, the wife of the current head of the Holly family, came.Under the canopy of the mansion, the sunlight was just
No one knew how much effort Bianca had put into dealing with Eleanor just now. That woman was too sharp. Her gaze alone was enough to make one's heart tremble! It was as if everything was within Eleanor's grasp, and she acted as if she wanted to grab the piece of pie in Bianca's hands!How could Bianca allow that?-Under the pavilion, Neil approached and respectfully greeted Eleanor. "Madam Holly.""Neil.""Yes, ma'am?""You're becoming increasingly muddle-headed." Eleanor looked at Neil, her tone and gaze becoming sharper.Clearly, she was blaming Neil for allowing Bianca to stay here last night.Neil could only stay silent and respectfully nod. He didn't refute Eleanor's accusation. After all, this lady was furious now, and this anger needed an outlet.Neil had to admit that Bianca was truly bold. If any other girl in Simeria had witnessed Eleanor's anger, they probably would have broken down in tears long ago.However, Bianca faced Eleanor head-on."Hmph!" Seeing Nei
She wouldn't be safe anywhere else in the world, and Zane himself cut off all her retreats. And Bianca had always been a dignified woman. When Malcolm first forced her to resort to such methods, she felt somewhat sorry for Zane. But after learning about Lyndoria, she felt no guilt!"Since you're not even sparing me, your pawn, then... I can only reluctantly stay by your side!""..." Reluctantly?Since things had reached this point, it was obvious that there was nothing left to say between them.-Zane left.He didn't say a word. He simply stood up and left.After Zane was gone, Neil looked at Bianca with a pained expression. "Lady Bianca, was it necessary for you to do this?""You know I'm his wife, and I'm just fighting for what I deserve. Is that not allowed?"Bianca had always considered the balance between husband and wife. Back in Verde City, she wondered how to achieve the right balance. Now, she had some understanding of the questions she couldn't figure out back
"Natalie..." Rebecca looked at Natalie and called out her name. She wanted to say something, but it seemed like the words were stuck in her throat."I have nothing to say to you," Natalie said as she walked past Rebecca with Luna in her arms.Rebecca was speechless. She turned to look at Natalie, and her heart ached when she saw Luna.Rebecca had been wrong...!The bond between parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, was a source of great blessings and fortune.What had Rebecca done back then? She had left such hatred in Natalie's heart that even now, it was difficult to see her own granddaughter.Rebecca looked at Natalie's back and painfully pleaded, "I beg you, please don't be so cruel to us!" Rebecca knew she deserved it. She deserved this treatment for all she had done to Natalie in the past. But what about Cedric? Cedric was willing to lose everything for her, so why couldn't he be given a chance?Rebecca also knew that Cedric and Natalie couldn't r
Kayla burst into tears when she saw Rebecca acting like this.The commotion at Phoenix Villa intensified as the child's cries joined the chaos.Rebecca's head was pounding badly, and she yelled at Lucas, "Get her out of here, now!"She hadn't even had the chance to comfort her own granddaughter, and now seeing this child cry made her even more furious!Lucas saw this scene and felt uneasy, while Cedric's heart was in turmoil."That's enough!" Cedric roared.His gaze toward Rebecca became sharper. And Rebecca naturally knew that he was yelling at her.She looked at Cedric. "You...!""Why are you fighting with a child?"Rebecca was speechless.So, according to Cedric, anyone who tried to take Kayla away was in the wrong?!Rebecca's heart was already heaving. Thinking about how Cedric had hurt her granddaughter because of Kayla made her chest feel even heavier.Those emotions constantly collided inside her chest, and finally, she couldn't take it anymore. "Is this an ordinar
"Do you really not care at all?" Bianca asked curiously.At this moment, all Bianca heard in Natalie's tone was indifference. At this point, Natalie seemed to not care about anything."Bia, have you forgotten? I'm now the Entes family's third lady!"So, regardless of Cedric's situation, Natalie shouldn't be concerned. However, Natalie's sincerity in accepting her current status made Bianca smile."Looks like my third brother-in-law is treating you well," Bianca commented."Yeah, he does."The entire Simeria knew how Austin treated Natalie. Austin gave up Simeria for the sake of the Jarvis family's lady! Because of his sacrifice, the Entes family could settle everything in the shortest time possible.Bianca's smile widened. "That's good!""Bia, you should be careful.""Yeah, I know. Don't worry about it."Bianca knew what Natalie was worried about now, but she had reached a point of no return. When she had cooperated with Zane before, she hadn't thought about her future!Who
"I never intended to embarrass anyone. I'm just fighting for what I want." If the Holly family insisted on feeling like Bianca was embarrassing them, Bianca couldn't argue on this point.Seeing Bianca's firm attitude, Lorraine wanted to say something but couldn't think of anything."Yvette is also very worried about you," Lorraine said instead.She was trying to tell Bianca that there were still people who cared about her and not to be too extreme.After all, everyone knew what was happening with the Holly family.Bianca fell silent. Her coldness made Lorraine feel the change in her. Bianca had never been like this, and now...Was this her true self? Or had something happened to Bianca during this time that Lorraine didn't know about? "Bianca?""Lorraine, you should leave. I still need to prepare for tonight's banquet!" Bianca's tone was icy. When Lorraine saw this side of Bianca, she knew that Bianca would definitely attend tonight's banquet, regardless of what anyone
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