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
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
"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
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
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."
"Let's get a divorce..."The two people in the room had just gone through a passionate encounter, and Natalie Walker's voice still held an irresistible charm in her voice as she lay weakly on the messy and luxurious bed.With sweat-soaked strands of hair clinging to her exquisite face, a hint of desolation lingered in her expression.She listened to the man's fumbling as he dressed silently. Recalling how Cedric Johnson had initiated this act while being highly intoxicated, Natalie felt her stomach churn in disgust.She had loved this man for ten years. Now, there was nothing left to cherish.Cedric paused abruptly in his actions, and he turned his cold eyes toward her."Divorce?""Yes!" Natalie said determinedly.Having said that, she got out of bed and tried to stumble to the bathroom based on her memory of the place.Cedric coldly stared at her for a moment. Eventually, he couldn't bear it any longer and approached her."I'll help you," he said as he reached out to assis
The familiar clicking sound of high heels echoed along the hall with the pungent scent of perfume.It was Isabella Morgan!She was Cedric's lover and the woman who had taken her eyes.Natalie furrowed her brow in disgust. Before she could call for help, Isabella spoke first."Don't bother calling for anyone; I've sent them all away." Her tone was triumphant."Why are you here?" Natalie was anything but polite. She had lost everything, so what else could Isabella possibly want from her?Isabella paid no heed to her attitude. She merely smiled and said calmly, "I've got some news for you. Well, I have good and bad news."Natalie remained silent and waited."You're pregnant."Pregnant?!Natalie's face turned ashen in an instant.Seeing this, Isabella grinned with satisfaction. "Of course, Ced has no intention of keeping this child! Because I'm also pregnant!"Isabella was also pregnant?!Natalie's eyes widened, and her composure shattered.'Cedric, how could he?'Her al
"Ah..." Natalie's eyes shot open, and she abruptly sat up from the bed, drenched in cold sweat. It felt as if her body was still in pain from being burned by intense flames.A strong arm stretched across her slender waist, and a familiar scent filled the air as a man patiently coaxed, "Shh. Go back to sleep."Natalie's hand trembled, and she instinctively pulled away.Turning around, Cedric's handsome face entered her sight, and Natalie gasped. Her mind went blank.'I... I can see! B-but how?!'She closed her eyes briefly and then snapped them open again. She could see a brightly lit room before her. Sunlight peeked through her eyelashes, warming her heart. The ceiling light, curtains, and bedsheet—everything felt so familiar. Was it possible?Pushing the man's arm away and sitting up, she reached for her phone in disbelief. The screen displayed the date from a few months before her death by fire.Had she been reborn?Her movements had disturbed Cedric, who woke up wi