Bianca was alone after Nancy left. Holding a glass of red wine, she watched the snowflakes outside, feeling a mix of romance and melancholy. But this melancholy didn't quite reach her heart anymore."I'll stay here from now on. This is a romantic city, but it also hides some demons," she said."Bia!""I took on a lawsuit.""What?" A lawsuit? What was Bianca up to?After a moment's confusion, Natalie realized what Bianca meant, especially hearing the determination in her voice. She knew exactly what Bianca was up to now. She was coming back to life.Yes! Bianca was coming back to life. Previously, even when she escaped Simeria, every time Natalie talked to her, she could feel Bianca's despair, as if there was no life left in her.But now, this determination made Natalie release a lot of her worries. "Bia...!" Natalie's tone was filled with surprise."Come in spring when you're free to visit me.""Okay." Natalie would definitely visit her. Previously, because Bianca
Nancy rushed over with a bruised face and saw her husband glaring angrily at Bianca, the stone he had intended to use to smash the door still in his hand. Now, she was afraid he might use it on Bianca!"Leaving you is her right!" Bianca spat out coldly and mechanically at the angry man.Nancy was speechless.Her right? When she heard those words, tears uncontrollably welled up in her eyes. So, she did have a right! Tonight, when she was about to compromise after being beaten, hearing Bianca say the word 'right' only strengthened Nancy's determination to leave this man.But when John heard this, all his fear was washed away by anger."Who gave you women the right? I'll make you regret it!" he yelled, hurling the stone towards Bianca's head."No!" Nancy cried out in panic.However, Bianca remained cold and fearless. As she raised her hand, she was unable to catch it.But to her surprise, the expected pain didn't come!Instead, a familiar presence surrounded her. "Argh!
When Malcolm left, Bianca returned upstairs, but she couldn't continue sleeping.Despite her internal struggles during the day, she knew she couldn't escape. Yet, when the man's chilling aura enveloped her just now, she still had the instinct to recoil. She wanted to flee! But she knew that if she succumbed to that urge now, she would spend the rest of her life running away.And she didn't want that!Already restless and unable to sleep, Bianca was further agitated when she heard commotion downstairs two hours later. Though not loud, it was enough to catch her attention. Once again, she got up. She slipped on her robe because she didn't know who it could be. Being cautious, she grabbed a bottle of pepper spray before stepping out.As she stepped out, she felt the bone-chilling cold. It was impossible to feel warm without heating, especially after that scumbag broke her window. With the window broken, the warmth from inside had rapidly dissipated. Now, the ground floor was f
Nancy truly appreciated Bianca. She had considered leaving her husband before but couldn't afford the separation costs. Now that Bianca said she would help, she was happy but also worried about her husband's retaliation against Bianca.Bianca could tell what she was thinking. "Don't worry, I'll apply for a restraining order against him until your case is resolved, okay?""Is that possible?""Of course!" Bianca nodded.When Nancy heard that Bianca could apply for protection, she felt somewhat relieved. She had dreamed of leaving her husband. He was the beginning of her life's nightmare, and she was desperate to wake up. Now, the opportunity had finally come! After struggling inwardly for a few moments, Nancy nodded. "Thank you, Ms. Sanders.""Do you have family?" Bianca asked Nancy. Considering that Nancy was still living with her husband, Bianca was really worried that something might happen to her due to his violence.Nancy shook her head. "I grew up in an orphanage."
At the hospital, Bianca felt her senses overwhelmed by the strong smell of disinfectant, but she was too tired to even notice. There seemed to be a man's furious voice in her ears!"Why hasn't she woken up yet?" Malcolm grabbed the doctor's white coat, his eyes filled with dangerous hostility. The doctor had intended to offer some standard explanation, but seeing the crimson rage in Malcolm's eyes and hearing his dissatisfaction, he swallowed his words.Horatio stepped forward to pull Malcolm away. "Lord Malcolm, you're frightening the doctor."Malcolm pushed the doctor away. "What's wrong with her?""The patient's immunity is already low. In such a situation, medication should have been administered immediately without delay to control the illness."His words implied that Bianca should have taken medication the moment she noticed she was falling sick. The fact that she was in this state meant she had obviously delayed it.Malcolm's head throbbed with pain. Bianca barely ha
"Get out!" Bianca exclaimed in an icy tone without even looking at Malcolm. It was as if everything Malcolm said just now was unrelated to her.Her indifference made Malcolm feel annoyed instantly.In all his years in Simeria, everyone treated him respectfully! All women fell at his feet and clamored to marry him.Yet, this woman was actually acting this way!"Bianca!" Malcolm's tone was stern. It was clear that his patience was limited.If Bianca continued like this, he would eventually...!Bianca finally looked up after she heard the hint of loss of control in Malcolm's tone. She frowned, and her eyes had a cold, distant look. There was a thick air of aloofness and wariness around her.This was how people typically acted towards strangers.It was as if Malcolm's feelings towards her now didn't matter. Regardless of whether he loved or hated her, she would act as if she didn't know him at all!Malcolm saw that Bianca wouldn't budge an inch, so he had no choice but to force
Half an hour later, Malcolm appeared at Bianca's residence. The mountain was snowed in today, and it would have taken several days to clear the way. But Horatio knew Malcolm wouldn't rest until he saw Bianca today, so he quickly contacted the relevant authorities to clear the snow.This time, Bianca didn't dare to be careless. She obediently took her medicine. After all, she truly disliked places like hospitals.Nancy was also there."I was so worried. I thought taking the medicine would make you feel better," Nancy said in a somewhat self-blaming manner as she looked at Bianca. She felt she should have taken care of Bianca that day.Bianca shook her head. "I'm much better now, thanks.""What would you like for lunch? I'll cook for you!" Nancy said enthusiastically. After all, Bianca played such a significant role in her life now, so she wanted to do something for her.However, Bianca wasn't accustomed to the local taste here, and she knew the locals made dishes according to
She was too cold!Back when Malcolm forced her to stay by his side for revenge, he had only witnessed Bianca's cold arrogance. But now, her coldness was chilling to the bone!"Bianca!" Malcolm's voice grew sterner when he spoke again.The next moment, Bianca forcefully pulled her hand out of the man's grip. Her eyes were calm, devoid of any emotion or warmth.Malcolm was speechless.He wanted to say something about her current attitude, but faced with her icy calmness, he swallowed all the words on his tongue!She was truly too cold.Bang!The door slammed shut in Malcolm's face, as if Bianca were separating two worlds.Horatio stood not far behind, watching everything unfold. He felt a cold chill in his heart that was as cold as the snow. Snowflakes fluttered down, landing on Malcolm's head and shoulders. The relationship between him and Bianca seemed to be permanently frozen, with no way out in sight.Horatio approached, looking nervously at Malcolm. "Lord Malcolm." 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