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

To ensure a smooth return to Simeria tomorrow, they had pulled out all the stops. Bianca couldn't believe there wasn't some scheming behind it all.Seeing Bianca's uneasy expression, Clyde sighed. "Don't worry, we'll make it for sure."Time was ticking, with just ten minutes left.Clyde couldn't fathom anyone at the airport daring to cross the Jarvis family. Unless, of course, they were ready to face the consequences.-Ten minutes!Malcolm was racing against time to get to the airport.Even in good weather conditions, it took an hour to get from Snow Peak Manor to the airport. And considering the current icy conditions, it would take at least two hours to get there."Hurry up," Malcolm ordered in a menacing tone.Horatio was sweating bullets.As they drove, the sound of the tires crunching over ice echoed through the tense atmosphere inside the car.Just then, Horatio's phone vibrated."Hello."The already somber mood in the car grew even heavier with the phone call.Aft

Bianca had temporarily settled in with the Jarvis family. When Natalie received news of her friend's return, she immediately wanted to go see her.However, Clyde stopped his sister and went to see Natalie himself instead. When she saw her brother return alone, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of disappointment."Luna isn't in Weiss Town," Clyde revealed, glancing at his sister.Natalie's already strained expression worsened upon hearing that."Not in Weiss Town?" she questioned."Yeah," Clyde confirmed.Natalie's mind was racing.Luna not being in Weiss Town meant that she wasn't with Cedric. Then, where on Earth was she, and what was Cedric up to?At this moment, it was utterly meaningless to talk about how Cedric had no right to hate Natalie. Regardless of whether he deserved to or not, his actions clearly showed that he harbored resentment towards her.Natalie felt suffocated. She was desperate to dismantle Cedric's plans, but was completely powerless to do so."Earlier

Curtis' breath caught in his throat upon hearing that Bianca had fled."She’s gone?""Yes… Father, Bianca harbors resentment towards you and Mother. Let's give her some more time," said Seraphine in a resigned yet gentle tone, seeming like a devoted daughter.However, Curtis's brow furrowed in response. "Seraphine!""I'll find a way to convince Bianca once we locate her.""No need!" snapped the middle-aged man.Seraphine was stunned. She hadn't expected Curtis to be so direct, even a tad impolite."Father!" she cried out, sounding aggrieved."How did you end up engaged to Lord Malcolm?" Curtis asked sharply.Seraphine went pale.When Malcolm announced their engagement, Curtis had still been in the hospital. At that time, Seraphine had thought her father wouldn't make it, given how dire his condition had been.Yet, here he was, alive and back with the Holly family."And why is that?" Curtis' voice dripped with suspicion."It was Lord Malcolm's suggestion. He wanted to retur

Seraphine exited the room, leaving Curtis and Malcolm alone.Setting down his tea cup, Curtis looked at Malcolm. "Lord Malcolm, why did you come here?""Obviously, I'm here to assist you," Malcolm replied."Assist?" Curtis chuckled, his laughter tinged with sarcasm.Malcolm's expression tightened, unsure how to proceed.At the other man’s silence, Curtis asked, "Are you here for Seraphine or Bia?"The different ways Curtis referred to the two women revealed his affection for Bianca and hinted at her unique place in his heart.The older man’s question left Malcolm at a loss.If he answered that he was here for Bianca, then why was he engaged to Seraphine? But if he chose Seraphine as his answer, then what did Bianca mean to him?"Unsure how to respond, Lord Malcolm?" Curtis's sharp gaze bore into Malcolm.There was no hint of hesitation in the older man's demeanor. Despite the Holly family's current situation, Curtis still exuded an aura of authority.Malcolm hadn't anticipat