Everything happened so suddenly!Firstly, Natalie couldn't quite understand why Malcolm had such an attitude and reaction!But with Zane's hatred towards Bianca, how could he easily let her go?Zane had a reason to keep Bianca, but Malcolm didn't."She's my wife!""Do you really consider her your wife?" At this moment, Malcolm's tone grew even heavier. The words 'my wife' sounded so harsh.The atmosphere froze once again because of his words.Zane's smirk deepened. "That isn't something you should be asking."Natalie and Malcolm were speechless.When Natalie saw the dark glint in Zane's eyes, she felt her breath catch, and the two faced off against each other.Malcolm's attitude seemed to harden a bit more. "What if I insist on taking her away?""Then you'll have to tell the entire Simeria your reasons, right?"At this moment, there was a hint of danger in Zane's tone.The already tense atmosphere grew even colder.What was going on?Malcolm wanted to take Bianca away?
Over the years, even the servants hardly ever entered that room. Eleanor had personally arranged everything inside it. She had even cleaned it with her own hands.Eleanor had started collecting the items when the child was young. She meticulously bought everything and gradually arranged the items according to the child's age.Anyone who didn't know could probably tell that the room bore the distinct traces of one person."I won't do it anymore," Seraphine obediently said. But inside, she felt like a storm was raging. After all these years by Eleanor's side, she still couldn't compare to the child Eleanor left when she was young."I don't have much time left. That woman is already in a coma. I won't let her wake up. So, you should prepare yourself. At least before I go, let me see you...!" "Mother!" Eleanor's words were cut short by Seraphine. Although she was delighted to hear Eleanor say such things, she still had to put on a show. Holding Eleanor's hand a bit tighter, Ser
At this moment, Natalie trusted no one but herself. Malcolm's gaze toward Natalie was filled with anger. However, Natalie remained firm in her attitude. With Neil and others behind her, there was no way Malcolm could forcibly take Bianca away today. Besides, Zane was on his way back.Finally, Malcolm stormed off in frustration. Natalie breathed a sigh of relief only when she saw him leave.When Zane returned, Neil respectfully approached him. "Sir, you're back!""How did it go?""Ms. Jarvis intercepted him."Zane also breathed a sigh of relief. He looked at Natalie. However, Natalie said, "I didn't do it for you. It was for Bia!"That was right. It was for Bianca's sake! Natalie needed to keep Malcolm and Zane here for now and secretly find out who Bianca's mother really was.Natalie felt that Bianca's mother was likely someone from one of the families in Simeria.Just as they were about to say something, there was a report from the infirmary that Bianca had woken up!
Bianca chuckled.Protection? When she heard those words, she found it ironic. Since she could remember, she knew that no matter the situation or who she encountered, she had to learn to protect herself. She had never been protected by anyone. She only had to wonder if she had enough power to protect herself.Throughout her early life, she had always managed to keep herself safe. But after encountering Malcolm, that man shattered all her tough exterior. And now, Zane wanted to protect her?"Nat, that was such a funny joke!" For some reason, being around Malcolm made Bianca always yearn for someone who could protect her. It was a pity that meeting Zane was another disaster and whirlpool she stumbled into."Bia!" Natalie said."His conditions were that he wanted me to forget my mother and to have no more dealings with Malcolm," Bianca said.At this, Natalie was even more shocked!So, this was what Zane was up to!"This is another retaliation against me," Bianca said.At
Natalie and Ruth waited outside.When they saw Malcolm carrying Bianca out, Natalie instinctively moved forward to intervene, but Ruth stopped her."You...!""If you care for Ms. Sanders, don't interfere," Ruth said firmly.Ms. Sanders? Was that Ruth's new address for Bianca? Or did his people already know about Malcolm's plan to take her away?Although Natalie was hesitant to accept the situation, she could see a dangerous gleam in Malcolm's eyes, coupled with a sense of resolution.Ruth respectfully bowed as Bianca remained buried in Malcolm's embrace. She evidently left with him willingly. But was it really willingly, or was she being threatened again?Thinking of the constant threats Bianca faced from that man, Natalie felt even more suffocated!-When Zane returned to Entes Manor, Malcolm had already left with his people, leaving behind a scene of chaos. Because of Bianca, Natalie also left Entes Manor.Neil said, "Lord Malcolm came prepared today."Indeed, Malcol
Malcolm lit a cigarette and said, "You don't have a choice."Bianca's heart pounded as she looked at Malcolm. Everything felt like it was spinning around her. In the end, Malcolm took Bianca back to Verde City against her wishes.What did Verde City mean to Bianca?All of her past struggles and triumphs were here. But now, returning felt strange and unfamiliar.As they got off the plane, Bianca finally broke her silence. "Is she still in Simeria?"Malcolm's response was the same as always. "Forget about her."Bianca smirked coldly. "Is she your enemy?" She was sharp and perceptive, and she had been pondering many things throughout the journey. Both Malcolm and Zane seemed to be avoiding this person. Why?"Is she also Zane's enemy?"The moment she mentioned Zane, Malcolm's breath seemed to hitch. His gaze sharpened as he looked at her."Let me think... Who in Simeria is against both of you?" Bianca pressed.Malcolm replied, "We have had many enemies over the years. Don't
As Natalie finished speaking, Eleanor's expression changed. Seraphine, who was beside her, also reacted with surprise when she processed Natalie's words.Eleanor instantly paled, and she looked at Natalie with shock.After a brief moment of silence, Eleanor asked, "What do you know?" Her voice trembled slightly, and tension filled the air.Seraphine nervously looked at Natalie, waiting for her response. Natalie placed the document Austin had given her on the coffee table and pushed it towards Eleanor. "Why don't you take a look?""What...""It's something you've always been looking for!" Natalie said, pushing the envelope toward Eleanor again. Eleanor hesitated momentarily, then grabbed the envelope from Natalie's hand and anxiously opened it. Her hands trembled as she pulled out the documents inside.For years, Eleanor had been waiting and searching tirelessly for information about her missing child, but to no avail. Now, as she flipped through page after page, her world
So much had happened between them without them even realizing it."Why didn't I recognize her?!" Eleanor was on the verge of breaking down in that moment.Just thinking about all the things she had done to Bianca before made her hate herself!She had spent so many years searching for that child, pouring her heart and soul into it, only to find out the person was right in front of her eyes all along.But...!"I'm worthless. I couldn't even recognize my own child. How could I not know her?"And Eleanor had done so many hurtful things to her before. She had even looked at her with disdain!Bianca must hate her now, right?The thought of Bianca hating her made Eleanor feel even more suffocated.-Malcolm and Zane had been cautious regarding Bianca's mother. However, they never expected Natalie to find out.Malcolm taking Bianca to Verde City was also to keep Bianca from knowing!And they couldn't let the arrogant Holly family continue to exist in Simeria, so the scene that foll
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