Meanwhile, Cedric sat on the sofa, exuding an aura of hostility. His stubble gave him a weathered look, adding a hint of danger.Bianca took a deep breath and asked, "Where's Luna?"Since her arrival, she felt that Cedric's presence had been unstable, obviously because Kayla was gone. It was at this moment that Bianca realized how serious Kayla's death was for him and Natalie.Cedric had always wanted to save Kayla. His obsession had almost reached a pathological level, and no one around him could understand it. But Cedric was like that, not only towards Kayla but also towards Natalie.With a harsh draw on his cigar, Cedric's face grew colder. "She sent you, didn't she?"Bianca fell silent.Of course, he was referring to Natalie.Before Bianca could speak, Cedric sneered, "Hmph, she's become so heartless!"Kayla was one thing, but now it was her daughter who was missing. How could Natalie remain so composed and fearless?Bianca sensed how strange Cedric was being. She had
On the other end of the phone, Natalie's breath caught. "You can go out now?" Earlier, when Bianca said she would meet Cedric, she also said Malcolm was keeping her in Snow Peak Manor. So Natalie was still under the impression that Bianca couldn't leave."If I want to leave, who can stop me?""Bia.""Nat, remember, those who are affectionate and righteous will always be the ones that can be trapped." Emotions were like a double-edged sword. While one possessed them, they could also become a weapon in someone else's hands. Bianca's words were filled with cold arrogance.At that moment, Natalie also understood Bianca's meaning. But then, with a touch of helplessness, she said, "I'm not like you."Those words were choked with emotion.True, she and Bianca were different."Yes, you care about your family and about Luna. It's different for you!" Bianca was helpless in this situation. There was nothing she could do for Natalie. To Natalie, her family was the most important p
In Bianca's world, who else but Malcolm was this capable, even able to restrict her freedom? If she thought that leaving Simeria meant that everything was over, she was completely wrong!From behind her came the sound of a man's cold and dangerous voice, "So, you really want to run!"Turning around, she saw a dangerous-looking man dressed in a black trench coat standing not too far away. He was staring at her like a beast eyeing its prey. Bianca, who practically didn’t care about anything anymore, had let go of everything just to get away from this man.And yet…Thinking about what the staff had just told her, Bianca was still furious. So now, she looked at Malcolm with anger-filled eyes."What do you want!?" she snapped.Malcolm strode forward speedily, making Bianca instinctively step back from the approaching danger. Even a few passersby were looking over at them, but with one glare from Malcolm, they quickly avoided him as if the man was the devil.Just as Bianca tried to ev
Malcolm stared at Bianca for a long time before finally looking away. He took a deep drag from his cigarette, exhaling smoke with a 'whoosh'. Bianca had never liked the acrid smell of smoke, but right now, she didn't find it unpleasant at all."You're a heartless woman!" Malcolm said.Bianca stayed silent. Heartless? He called her heartless? Heartless, huh?!"A heart?" Bianca laughed. "If that thing exists to only be used by people, it's better to not have it at all!"Malcolm remained silent as he flicked the cigarette butt away. It sailed through the air in a graceful arc before landing in the snow, extinguishing upon contact.With a deep gaze, Malcolm kept looking at Bianca.Lord Malcolm called her heartless? Oh, the irony. When she first met this man, Bianca had thought he didn't even have a heart."So, you think I'm powerless against you?" Bianca raised an eyebrow. "I've always been powerless in front of you!"It sounded redundant, but it was also the truth. Since arriv
Fight back? What did Bianca look like when she fought back? She was cool and cunning, but also deeply calculative. From everything that happened in Simeria, it was clear that once this woman decided to retaliate against you, you would never know what she was truly thinking or plotting.She would wait patiently, lurking in the shadows. But once she saw an opportunity, her counterattack would catch you completely off guard!Malcolm squatted down, grabbing Bianca’s water-soaked face. "You won't have this chance again.""Hmph," Bianca snorted. She started to laugh, her laughter tinged with iciness.The man released her and stood up, turning away."You're really naive!" said Bianca.Malcolm abruptly halted, turning back to look at her with danger in his eyes. But the fearless woman met his gaze head-on."I had an affair with Faye's husband. Do you know why I hate you so much?" Bianca asked mockingly.Why the hate? Bianca's life had once been very bitter, but no matter how painful
After Malcolm received a phone call, he hurriedly left, seemingly abandoning everything related to Simeria.However, Bianca could tell from the recent comings and goings at Snow Peak that those people's identities were anything but ordinary. Therefore, no one knew for sure what Malcolm was secretly plotting now.But Natalie's husband, Austin, wasn't someone to be taken lightly either. He had lurked in the shadows for so many years, and the depth of his network was unknown. But anyway, Bianca had never been interested in such matters.As she lay on the bed, contemplating calling Natalie, she heard the sound of the doorknob being turned. Thinking it was Malcolm returning, she was surprised to see Seraphine enter instead.Bianca's expression darkened. "Don't you know how to knock?""Do I need to be polite to you?" asked Seraphine, looking disdainfully at the other woman.A cold glint flashed in Bianca's eyes. Getting up from the bed, she approached Seraphine, wordlessly grabbing her
Bianca narrowed her eyes dangerously at Seraphine. "Move aside.""Bianca, there's no future between you and him. I've reached an agreement with my dad. I will marry him!"Dad? That was quite an affectionate term!Bianca chuckled at Seraphine's words. "Whatever."That one word, though spoken casually, was dripping with sarcasm, as if she couldn't care less.But Seraphine kept persisting, "If that's the case, then leave!"Seraphine seemed to be warning Bianca to not harbor any illusions about being with Malcolm.As Bianca walked past her, Seraphine's voice became urgent, "Dad doesn't have time for you right now."Without waiting for Bianca’s reply, Seraphine looked her straight in the eye and said each word deliberately, "Dad won't forgive you!"Bianca's reaction was like she had heard a joke. "He hates me?""Yes. When Mom died, you didn't even bother to go see her. Dad won't forgive you. He loved Mom so much," Seraphine said each word slowly.Bianca laughed, and what a mockin
Seeing how irritated Malcolm was, Bianca merely smirked coldly. Her mocking laughter grated on the man's nerves.With a bang, he slammed his utensils on the table, causing them to hit Seraphine’s cup of milk. The contents splashed onto her face, leaving her dripping wet and looking messy.Percival wanted to step in to help her clean up, but seeing Malcolm's demeanor, he hesitated. In the end, he simply allowed Seraphine to deal with the mess herself.Bianca just kept calmly eating without a word. Her composure was practically driving Malcolm insane.Setting down his juice, he stood up and declared, "I'm full."There was still no reaction from Bianca, as if she hadn't even noticed the man's anger. Seeing her like that made Malcolm’s head throb even more."Go pack her things!" he ordered Percival coldly, motioning for the servant to come forward.Percival quickly nodded. "Yes, sir!!"Meanwhile, Bianca stood still, her back trembling slightly.Turning around, she said, "I'm not g
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