The anger that was already simmering surged even more when Zane heard Bianca answer without hesitation. It caused his heart to choke in that instant!"There shouldn't have been any connection between us from the beginning. I was wrong before!" She could have waited eventually to get a chance to break away from Malcolm. But at that time, she wanted revenge on him as quickly as possible, so she got involved with Zane.People said that when one suffered, there may be a reason for such arrangements by the heavens, and one's resistance... would lead them into another path of pain. And this path of pain made Bianca understand its agony.Zane looked at her, pain constantly flashing in his eyes. Bianca said, "Let's end things here, okay?"Was it okay? Of course not.Zane wouldn't agree!So, no matter how gentle he had been towards her before, his gaze at this moment was filled with endless determination.He simply said, "I won't agree to it.""Zane!""I'll look for you and nev
After Bianca returned to her senses, she realized Malcolm had called her numerous times. She hadn't brought her phone when she went to Zane's place earlier. Now, she saw dozens of missed calls.The phone rang again, this time from an unknown number.Bianca answered, "Hello.""Ms. Sanders, Lord Malcolm's been in an accident."Bianca fell silent. On the other end, Horatio's voice sounded urgent, but Bianca seemed unaffected by the news.An accident? What kind of accident?"Ms. Sanders? Ms. Sanders!" The urgency in the man's voice heightened as Bianca remained silent.Suddenly, Bianca snapped back to reality."What happened?" Her tone was calm and indifferent, showing no concern."It was a collision. He's on his way to the hospital.""I see."A car collision. Bianca's response was as indifferent as if she were hearing about Malcolm's dinner plans for the evening.On the other end of the line, Horatio was surprised by Bianca's cold reaction. How could she be so indifferent
At the hospital, Malcolm woke up and immediately asked Horatio if he had called Bianca after his accident last night. Upon learning that he had called and Bianca had only responded nonchalantly, Malcolm's heart sank.Horatio had initially hoped to smooth things over for Bianca, but seeing that she hadn't shown up or even expressed any intention to do so, he thought maybe it was better this way. However, he didn't expect to call Zane and get that response from him, either!Now, the atmosphere in the entire ward was shrouded in a dangerous fog.Clang! Clatter! Malcolm swept everything off the small table by his hospital bed in a fit of rage.Obviously, Malcolm was not taking it lightly."Lord Malcolm..." Horatio exclaimed."Let's go!" Malcolm got off the bed.When Horatio heard that, he was even more alarmed. Although Malcolm's injuries were not very serious, he had suffered a concussion last night. The doctors had said he needed at least three days of observation.So, how co
When John saw his tooth knocked out, anger burned in his eyes as he glared at Bianca. "You damn woman!" Fully enraged now, he was completely driven despite how much fear he held for Bianca deep down. Just as he was about to attack Bianca, Nancy, whom Bianca had shielded behind her, suddenly pulled Bianca behind her. John's furious fist landed heavily on Nancy's chest, causing her to grunt in pain, even though she was accustomed to it. This indicated how intense John's attack was. Bianca's anger also intensified. With a loud "bang," she grabbed whatever was nearby and struck the man's head hard. This time, John also witnessed Bianca's ruthlessness. His original aggression faltered when faced with Bianca's cold, fearless gaze. He dared not approach again. Bianca said firmly, "What's so great about winning this time? Even if I have to spend my entire life, I'll make sure Nancy leaves you!" Looking at John's shameless face and actions, Bianca's determination only grew stronge
When she arrived home, Bianca seemed to remember something. She got out of the car, preparing to grab some stuff from the house and head straight to town. But to her surprise, Malcolm was standing right outside the door.When she saw him, Bianca's anger flared up!Malcolm said, "Let's talk."Seeing the black cloud over Bianca's face, a hint of surprise flickered in the man's eyes. He had to admit that Bianca had a fiery spirit!Upon closer inspection, there was even a bit of rustic charm about her. But strangely, it wasn't off-putting.Bianca replied, "There's nothing for us to talk about!"Clearly, she was at her breaking point.Before, she was willing to talk to this man about what happened with Nancy. But now, faced with many problems of her own, she knew his demands couldn't be met in a short time. She had to find another way. The matter with Nancy couldn't wait another minute.However, Zane and Malcolm had blocked her path, and she didn't want to yield to either of the
Regarding Nancy's case, the last thing Bianca wanted was to prolong the situation. Though Zane claimed he was helping her, Bianca couldn't shake the feeling that it might also become a power struggle between him and Malcolm.And once they were locked in a power struggle, ending things wouldn't be easy."Bianca!""Don't interfere in this matter!" At the moment she spoke, danger oozed from Bianca's tone. Yes. She didn't want him to interfere in this matter and drag it out."But you-""Why don't you understand by now? What I do has nothing to do with either of you!"Bianca said those words because she was clearly losing her patience.Zane fell silent. He looked at Bianca, lips twitching as if to say something. But at this moment, Bianca didn't want to hear anything. Her world was chaotic! Yet even in chaos, she remained clear-headed when it came to the confusion these two men brought to her life. She knew exactly what she wanted and what she intended to do."Fine, I promis
After everyone left, Seth approached Zane in concern. "Lord Zane, Lord Malcolm probably won't let this go easily."In fact, he might not even let Zane off easily!Seth and the others had seen Malcolm's ruthless methods before. So now, looking at Zane, Seth couldn't help but feel worried."Ever since I accepted her presence and even gave her that kind of status, our friendship has been strained," Zane said truthfully.At these words, Seth stiffened! Rarely had he seen things so clearly.And what Zane said was true. From the moment he accepted Bianca by his side, there was no possibility of reconciliation left between him and his brother.After all, in the Entes family, where was there any sentiment? If even fathers and sons were like that, what about brothers?Seth clearly heard the bitterness in this and felt that what Zane did was actually right! After completely cutting off, there would be no more regrets, right?Seth nodded. "So be it!"If Zane must have Bianca, then someth
Just now, Malcolm sent someone to fetch Bianca, but she refused to see him. So, he was already angry! Now, hearing that Zane was with her and they'd been inside for quite some time, a thick sense of danger instantly emanated from his eyes.Bang! Some things fell to the ground.However, even though he did that, it seemed like his anger hadn't been released at all. Instead, it was building up more and more, making him increasingly irritable.Horatio was silent. He couldn't understand it! Didn't he leave everything about Simeria behind? Didn't she completely abandon Zane as well!?Then why did it seem like the relationship between those two was so deep now?A gust of wind seemed to pass by him, and Horatio felt like his brain was going to explode. Without needing to think about it, he knew tonight was going to be another eventful night.When they emerged, they saw Seth guarding Bianca's door. Horatio subconsciously looked at Malcolm. The danger emanating from him at this moment wa
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