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
Seeing Malcolm's expression brought a smile to Bianca’s face.It was a smile without any warmth, even... without any emotion. Yet, this smile, which Malcolm had always disregarded, unexpectedly stung at this moment.Turning over, Bianca got up. She walked to the window, pulled open the curtains, and opened the window. As a cold breeze blew into the room, the heaviness in Malcolm's heart seemed to ease a bit.The sound of a lighter flicking echoed, filling the entire space with the strong scent of gasoline. The flames flickered to life but were immediately blown out by the cold wind.Malcolm tried again and managed to light a cigarette this time."So, those things from the past... They still bother you?" he asked, taking two long drags of the cigarette.Ever since Malcolm found Bianca, she either remained silent or kept bringing up the past! Whether it was her sarcastic remarks or silent indifference, it all indicated how awful their past had been."That depends on you, doesn’t i
Bianca furrowed her brow.The next moment, Natalie asked, "Do you know what kind of person Curtis really is?"When Bianca heard that name, a chill flashed in her eyes.Without waiting for Natalie to continue, Bianca spoke up first, "Nat, no matter what happens, I've got your back."Whether it was what happened with Isabella, the things relating to Kayla, or whatever else happened in the past, Bianca had always stood by Natalie.So, she now hoped that Natalie would stand by her, no matter what happened.Natalie had actually wanted to say something else, but upon hearing her friend’s words, she instead said, "I know you've always had my best interests at heart. You’ve always supported every decision I've made.""So, will you do the same for me?" Bianca asked.On the other end of the phone, Natalie frowned, worry flashing in her eyes.Finally, she said, "Curtis is different from Eleanor. Many of the issues in the Holly family stem from problems left behind by Eleanor."Curtis an
Cedric's gaze darkened at the sight of Clyde."She still won't show up?" he sneered."Why do you want her here?" asked Clyde in a menacing tone.Was taking Luna away Cedric's way of ruining Natalie's life now?At this realization, Clyde's gaze intensified as he confronted Cedric."Where's Luna?" Clyde demanded bluntly."Let Natalie come get her herself!" Cedric replied sarcastically."Cedric!"Clyde's simmering anger erupted. He shot up from his chair, his face twisted with murderous intention.Cedric looked at Clyde. "What? You want me gone to protect her newfound bliss?"The audacity!If people didn't know their history, they might think Natalie had forsaken Cedric for her current status. But that was far from the truth."You were the one who disappeared," Clyde retorted, his words dripping with disdain.Cedric chuckled and took a drag from his cigar. "Well, you'll be disappointed, then."Tension filled the air.Clyde's fists clenched as he grabbed Cedric's collar. "
At first glance, there seemed to be no connection between Malcolm and Cedric, but they each had their own agenda regarding Simeria! And considering how cunning these two were...Suddenly, Bianca asked a question that could be triggering for Natalie, "Do you remember Irwin?"Irwin...!He had been Natalie's savior during her darkest times with Cedric, shielding her from all disasters. Yet, who would have thought that even Isabella had been part of Irwin's schemes?Clyde’s tone turned more serious as he asked, "So, you think Cedric might be like Irwin too?!""Not just Cedric. None of them can be trusted," Bianca replied.None of them? This was Bianca's current perception of everyone.She found it hard to truly trust anyone. She had already been naturally sensitive due to her profession. Adding that to everything she had been through in Simeria, she now harbored absolute suspicion towards everything and everyone."Cedric now aims to ruin Natalie!"That was his sole purpose, en
Natalie picked up quickly, "Bia!"Natalie sounded incredibly tired, as if she hadn't slept for days. It was a clear indication that she wouldn’t be able to rest easy as long as Luna was in Cedric's hands."Did you know that Cedric is coming to Simeria with Malcolm?" Bianca asked.Or perhaps, the question should be whether Clyde had told Natalie. Otherwise, their clandestine collaboration might be more serious than anticipated.Natalie inhaled sharply."Coming to Simeria?" asked Natalie, practically spitting out the words through gritted teeth.From her response, Bianca could tell that Natalie was completely unaware of this matter.Bianca gasped, then said, "Nat, things might be more serious than we thought.""From this moment on, regardless of whether Cedric has arrived in Simeria, you need to be absolutely vigilant against him," she added in a grave tone.Bianca had witnessed firsthand how crazy Cedric could be when it came to Isabella's matters. So, it was entirely possible
Clyde took Bianca directly to the airport. They boarded a special plane arranged for the Jarvis family, which was scheduled to depart in an hour.Bianca looked out the window at the freezing cold weather. Her heart was filled with apprehension, fearing that something might go wrong."Do you think that with you gone, Malcolm won't go back to Simeria?" asked Clyde, who had been pondering this question for the past few days."In that case, Austin's side will be even more cautious," Bianca replied.After all, Malcolm had left Simeria because of Bianca. So, for him to go back without her was a bit strange.Clyde nodded in agreement. "Hmm."That was true. If Malcolm went back now, it would definitely raise suspicions on Austin's side."Why not just tell Nat directly?" asked Clyde.Clearly, Clyde believed that Natalie would trust Bianca no matter what. So, he wondered if Bianca's actions were unnecessary."This time, it's not just Nat's trust that we need," Bianca replied, glancing a
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