As Zane heard this, his brows furrowed tightly, indicating his agreement with Seth's words."You're right," Zane said. "Let's look into it."Obviously, even Zane wasn't entirely clear on the backstory. Perhaps it was because too much time had passed, or maybe there had always been some unresolved tensions between the Entes family and Simeria's prominent families, which seemed normal to Zane and the others. They had grown accustomed to such things over time. But for Bianca, things were probably not as simple.Seth nodded. "Yes, sir."Investigating was necessary.-Meanwhile, behind the curtains, Bianca watched as Zane's car drove away, her eyes gleaming with danger. In the past half-month, the Holly family had probably been the calmest people around, along with Bianca herself. Since Eleanor's passing, Curtis seemed to have let go of many things, and Bianca had been by his side during this time. He didn't ask for much more, as long as his daughter was with him.During dinner,
Bianca turned away. Clearly, she had no intention of going inside. "Let's go, Carol."Things had escalated to this point, and there was obviously no need to go inside anymore. Seraphine was someone easily manipulated. Whatever had turned her into what she was today, Bianca didn't see her as deserving of pity.Carol glanced at the closed door and narrowed her eyes.-In the car, Bianca pulled out her phone and dialed Zane's number. It was the first time she had called him since his return.He answered quickly, "Bia."His voice was gentle, but Bianca's eyes flashed with danger in the dim space."Let's meet," she said.Meet? Even when they had come knocking these past few days, they hadn't managed to see Bianca. Yet here she was, suggesting a meeting herself?"Where are you? I'll pick you up," Zane offered."No need. I'll come to you," Bianca replied, then hung up.Soon, the car arrived at Versant Villa. Zane was indeed there. Seeing her approach, his expression was gentle. B
After returning to the Holly family's residence, Bianca found that Curtis had already turned in for the night. However, she had a sleepless night and only managed to catch a few winks as dawn approached.Knowing about Curtis's health, Carol was particularly careful with his diet. So when Bianca woke up, she saw that Carol had prepared everything to be light."You know what to cook?" Bianca asked.This proficient arrangement showed that Carol was familiar with taking care of a patient.When Carol was asked this, she nodded and said, "Madam always preferred light meals before she passed on." So, making these meals was something Carol could handle.Bianca nodded, feeling somewhat relieved. But she still joined in. Curtis had been eating well during this time, and she couldn't bear to leave him alone.When did someone become so important in her life? Someone she couldn't let go of?That was right! Bianca now felt an irreplaceable bond with Curtis.At the breakfast table, Bianca
At the same time, Seth realized something else about Bianca's reaction last night."Could she have suddenly come to see you because of Ms. Holly?" Seth wondered.Despite Seraphine's critical importance to them, one couldn't ignore her knack for causing trouble. After all, she often ended up being more of a hindrance than a help. Though Eleanor had personally raised her, Seraphine's actions frequently betrayed a lack of forethought.Her reckless behavior had disrupted many plans, but her methods were clumsy and crude, failing to reflect Eleanor's refined training.Thinking back to the previous night, there was a flash of understanding in Zane's eyes."Yeah," he muttered.Clearly, Seraphine was more than capable of causing such trouble.Yet, Zane felt no anger. It was as if he had everything perfectly under control.-When Malcolm heard that Bianca was going to take control of the entire Holly family, his expression darkened.Recently, Bianca had grown quite close to Curtis, bu
Normally, Natalie would have pressed Bianca for more details, but right now she was overwhelmed with her own issues. Bianca took a deep breath, trying to steady herself."Seraphine came back with Zane's help," Bianca finally said."What did you just say?" Natalie replied in disbelief.Zane and Seraphine? The two seemed to have no connection at all. What was going on?"You didn't see that coming, did you?" Bianca added.Natalie was speechless. The pieces didn't fit together, and Bianca's revelation only added to her confusion. She had no idea what was happening behind the scenes.“What's Zane up to?” Natalie asked, taking a deep breath to calm herself, though her heart still raced.The idea of Zane bringing Seraphine back was perplexing. Although there had been ties between those two through the Holly family, Zane's stance had always been clear."His target is the Holly family," Bianca stated.Natalie's mind was already spinning, and Bianca's words left her momentarily stunned.
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
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
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