Ch. 411..420
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 411-The Art of Being Impartial Just as Cedric was about to pick up his phone to remind Natalie that a week had passed, the sound of an engine echoed from the villa entrance.
Bang!
It was followed by the sound of a car door slamming shut.
He stood up and swiftly approached the entrance.
He saw I Natalie holding a suitcase, standing not far away, while the car that had dropped her off was already gone. novelbin At that moment, Cedric’s l*ps curled into a brief smile. Hastily, he took the suitcase from her and held her other hand.
It felt as though he was holding the whole world.
Her hand remained delicate, soft, and slightly cold.
“Why is it so cold?” Cedric’s tone was gentle but carried a hint of reproach.
Having studied medicine before, he naturally knew that if a girl’s hands were too cold, it could indicate poor health.
Natalie remained silent.
Though she had moved to Peach Garden and had her own plans, acting tenderly towards Cedric as she did before was something she couldn’t do.
“Why didn’t you bring the child?” Cedric asked.
Seeing Natalie’s silence, he wasn’t bothered.
Perhaps this was the attitude he deserved.
“How would you rate your skills in being impartial?” Natalie sarcastically retorted.
At her words, Cedric froze.
He looked into Natalie’s eyes.
The icy sarcasm in her eyes pierced him. Merely moving here wouldn’t make it easy for her to accept everything.
At that moment, Cedric realized this clearly.
Natalie coldly pulled her hand away from Cedric’s warm, broad palm. The moment his hand. was empty, Cedric felt as if his heart had also emptied.
Taking a deep breath, he suppressed the heaviness in his chest.
“Nat, whatever you think of me, please… don’t show that side to the child.” He was referring to Kayla Over time, Cedric had observed that Kayla. Due to her early lack of security, she was extremely sensitive. If she saw this side of Natalie, it would undoubtedly deepen her trauma.
Natalie chuckled..
Her laugh was cold, mocking, and dangerous.
The danger in her eyes made Cedric’s heart tighten.
“Let’s try to get along, okay?” Cedric’s voice carried an unprecedented humility, almost pleading.
Yes.
He was acting so humble!
Had Cedric ever been this humble?
He had made mistakes in the past. He had disappointed her, and now he wanted her to come back.
Even if he had to kneel on the ground, what of it?
“She really adores you. Just a glance from you makes her happy for a long time,” Cedric said.
Indeed, Kayla was a sensitive child.
Growing up without much security, she deeply yearned for a mother’s love.
Yet, even as Cedric’s tone became so humble, Natalie coldly reminded him, “Is love that will be lost worth anything?” Cedric fell silent.
Love that would be lost?
she…!
“Nat, since I’ve brought you back, I never planned on letting you leave my side again.” “I’m not her mother!” Her tone remained icy.
Each word was bitten off with such weight that Cedric felt Natalie was so cruel at that moment.
However, what he didn’t know, or perhaps had forgotten, was just how cruel he had been when he had Natalie give her eyes to Isabella.
How deeply had he wounded Natalie then?
“Do you need an explanation?” Before he could speak, Natalie cut in, her eyes fixed on Cedric. Since you’ve also remembered our previous life, you should know everything about Isabella. Even if she sacrificed her life for me, I would never forgive her!‘ “Nat.” “Because it was her who set Scarlet Villa on fire.‘ Cedric fell silent again.
A buzzing sound filled his head, and his mind went blank instantly!
Natalie’s smirk widened when she saw his reaction.
“You knew, didn’t you?” Even though he knew, he still demanded this of her.
It seemed that Isabella had done everything after that to earn his forgiveness. So, she hadn’t sacrificed anything for Natalie, had she?
Even if she did, it was only to get Cedric’s forgiveness.
It wasn’t for Natalie’s sake.
On this point, Natalie was crystal clear.
“Cedric, I promised to move here just to be by your side. Don’t be too greedy for anything more.” “Having you by my side is already enough!” Cedric replied with a bitter tone.
That was right.
Just having Natalie by his side was enough.
This was a rare chance for him!
All his previous methods had failed, making this opportunity truly invaluable to him.
Natalie’s l*ps curled into a cold smile.
“Since this is what you want… I’ll grant your wish!” The last part of her sentence was emphasized with particular weight.
As she finished speaking, she stepped forward. Her departing figure seemed filled with an icy chill Cedric stood frozen in place for a long time. He was unable to snap out of the daze induced by She would grant his wish?
Those words relentlessly pounded in his mind, tearing at his sanity. He was acutely aware that Natalie’s granting of his wish was not to be taken at face value.
Inside the house, Kayla sat at the dining table. The moment she saw Natalie walk in, she was so startled that the spoon in her hand clattered into her bowl.
“Miss?” Chloe called out.
Chloe was the servant attending to Kayla. Seeing Natalie’s entrance and Kayla’s reaction, there was concern in Chloe’s voice and a subtle hint of dissatisfaction toward Natalie.
As Natalie entered the dining room, Chloe asked, “Ms. Walker, what brings you here?” “Chloe!” Chloe’s words were abruptly interrupted by the stern butler.
With a commanding tone, the butler declared, “This lady is our mistress. You will address her as Madam!” “Yes, sir!” Though the butler said that, Chloe’s gaze at Natalie was tinged with disdain and resentment. It was as if Chloe looked down upon someone who mistreated a child.
The butler quickly arranged for Natalie’s tableware. Not expecting her arrival, breakfast preparations largely catered to Kayla’s preferences. Everyone at Peach Garden had observed Cedric’s attitude toward Kayla, so the care for her was evident.
When Cedric returned, he noticed Kayla subconsciously moving away from Natalie. He handed the suitcase to a nearby servant, approached Kayla, and sat beside her.
In his silent comfort, Natalie clearly felt the tension in the child ease considerably.
Natalie took a sip of her milk, then frowned deeply as she slammed the cup onto the table. The atmosphere, which had previously relaxed, tensed up again at Natalie’s displeasure.
“What is it?” Cedric shot a displeased glance at Natalie after seeing the frightened look on Kayla’s face.
Natalie replied sharply, “There’s sugar in it!” She didn’t like sugar in her milk–it was a habit she had maintained since being reborn in this world.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 412-Chaos Unleashed Cedric frowned.
Before he could speak, Natalie harshly placed her utensils on the table after taking a bite of her scrambled eggs.
In that instant, anyone could sense Natalie’s displeasure from the noise she made.
“What’s wrong now?” Cedric’s heart raced, thumping loudly.
“It lacks salt!” Natalie was particular about how scrambled eggs were prepared. If the flavor was even slightly off, she found it unbearable.
“Just eat it as it is. They didn’t know you’d come today,” Cedric replied.
“Just eat it as it is?!” At those words, Natalie shot Cedric a cold, sarcastic glance, pursing her l*ps tightly. The intensity of her gaze was enough to make Kayla feel uneasy, as if Natalie might erupt like a volcano at any moment.
Cedric felt a headache coming on, and his forehead throbbed. He took a deep breath, trying to suppress the turmoil in his heart.
“Have the kitchen prepare another one. Don’t add sugar to the milk, and sprinkle some salt at the bottom of the pan before scrambling the egg” “Yes, sir!” Chloe glanced at Natalie, clearly surprised that this woman held such a high place in Cedric’s heart.
Otherwise, how could this situation have arisen?
She then looked at Kayla, who was hiding beside Cedric, her eyes full of pity.
With a mother like Natalie, how would Kayla’s days ahead be?
Soon enough, the kitchen acted swiftly and presented Natalie’s breakfast. The milk was too warm and lacked the right texture. The scrambled eggs were oversalted.
In the past, Natalie might have borne with it, especially in Cedric’s presence. But now, she aggressively slammed her fork onto the plate.
“What now?” Cedric asked.
“You eat It!” Natalie snapped.
Cedric felt as if he were about to explode.
+25 BONUS Undoubtedly, Natalie’s current temperament was intolerable to anyone. It had only been a short while since Natalie arrived, but Kayla looked terrified and pale.
“Kayla,” Cedric tried to soothe her with a gentle voice, reminiscent of the tenderness he once showed Isabella.
As Natalie went upstairs, she heard the man’s gentle tone.
How ironic was this?!
“Daddy.” Kayla weakly called out, trembling with anxiety.
“It’s okay. She’s just grumpy from waking up on the wrong side of the bed,” Cedric reassured.
The dining room fell silent.
Did people act so terrifying when they woke up from the wrong side of the bed?
Kayla was undoubtedly frightened.
Natalie’s suitcase was placed in Cedric’s room. He had expected resistance from her about this living arrangement. However, she accepted it willingly.
But then… She threw all of Cedric’s belongings out of the room!
As Cedric tried to comfort Kayla downstairs, a shout echoed from upstairs, “Madam, what are you doing?!” Cedric and Kayla exchanged a glance. In the chaos of the morning, anxiety flickered in the young girl’s eyes.
“Shh, it’s okay,” Cedric reassured, trying to keep a calm demeanor. “Eat your breakfast. I’ll drop you off at school later.” Without waiting for Kayla’s response, Cedric swiftly ascended the stairs.
Upon reaching the landing, Cedric’s anger surged at the sight of his belongings strewn across the hallway. His vision darkened, rage consuming him.
Natalie Walker!” He hissed through clenched teeth.
The joy he felt seeing her with her suitcase earlier now seemed like a distant memory, replaced by sheer madness at the current scene.
The household staff watched nervously from the sidelines. Some contemplated intervening but hesitated, fearing Natalie’s formidable demeanor.
Bang Suddenly, a loud crash echoed as something hit the wall.
It seemed Natalie was on a rampage.
Cedric gritted his teeth as he entered, observing Natalie’s reckless actions, flinging items from cabinets.
“Stop this madness!” he roared, seizing objects from her grasp.
Cedric had always been meticulous, a stickler for order. Seeing the chaos Natalie had wrought upon his sanctuary obliterated all his restraint.
This woman was becoming more outrageous!
“Why? Isn’t this where I’ll be staying?” Natalie retorted, defiantly throwing a glance.
“Yes! So?” “Then it’s fine, isn’t it? I dislike rooms cluttered with another’s possessions.” Another’s possessions?!
His heart ached at her words, especially when he knew she was referring to him!
They used to be so close, but now… How had they grown so distant?
“Nat!” Cedric choked out, struggling to find the right words.
She smirked, meeting his intense gaze. novelbin “You don’t get it, do you?” she taunted, her voice dripping with underlying meaning. “I’ve never been one for hand–me–downs.” His entire being tensed.
“What are you implying?” Cedric’s voice wavered, even though he knew precisely what she meant.
What did she know?
She knew nothing!
“You know,” Natalie replied coldly, a glint of challenge in her eyes.
“Things between Isabella and me weren’t what you think! How many times do I have to tell you, Natalie?” Cedric exclaimed.
Whatever relationship you had with her means nothing to me now!” “You !” Crash!
Before Cedric could finish his sentence, Natalie hurled an object outwards.
Cedric was speechless.
Confronted by Natalie’s icy demeanor, many of Cedric’s retorts were stifled and swallowed back down.
What could he say now?
What was there left to say?
Eventually, Cedric left.
Listening to the fading roar of the engine outside, Natalie relaxed. As the door closed, she slumped weakly to the ground.
Was it too much?
She grappled with this question internally, but the answer was resolute–It was not too much!
The staff promptly moved Cedric’s belongings to another room.
Later that morning, Natalie received a call from Caleb.
His voice was laced with surprise as he asked, “You moved to Peach Garden!?” “Caleb, leave Simeria.” “You…!” “Involving yourself will only bring harm. I don’t want you dragged into this mess. Can’t you just leave?” Yes, leave!
Natalie didn’t want to entangle Caleb further in this matter.
There was a pause on the other end of the line before Caleb asked, “Is that child really Isabella’s daughter?” Upon hearing this, Natalie closed her eyes “Yes,” she finally responded.
to hide the myriad of emotions.
Kayla was Isabella’s child, and Cedric was still trying to force Natalie to accept her.
What right did he have?
Caleb was stunned. “Then why are you…?” Natalie interrupted, “What happened between him and me has nothing to do with anyone else. It needs to be sorted out.” Indeed, things between them needed to be dealt with, irrespective of anyone else.
In that instant, Caleb understood.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 413-Why Are You So Worried About Him?
Natalie had always been a decisive person. Her ability to manage Regal Horizons International spoke volumes about her capabilities. novelbin But Cedric’s actions were beyond comprehension!
She had once lived freely in Simeria.
But who would have thought that Cedric…?
Caleb didn’t know all the details, so he couldn’t fathom how Cedric could ask Natalie to accept Isabella’s daughter.
Had Cedric truly lost his mind?
That was Isabella’s child!
Everyone knew about the events in Verde City. Natalie couldn’t even forgive Cedric. How could she ever accept Isabella’s child?
“Caleb, return to Verde City. I’m begging you!” Natalie’s voice was filled with suppressed anger.
Caleb replied, “Don’t worry about me. I know what I need to do.” “Caleb, I can’t bear to see you involved in this matter. Do you understand?” “Let’s leave it at that!” Without waiting for Natalie to speak further, Caleb hung up.
Natalie exhaled deeply, suppressing the heaviness in her chest. As she turned, her phone sl*pped from her grasp. It hit the ground with a thud, echoing the weight in her heart.
Suddenly, Cedric appeared at the doorway, his face dark and intimidating.
“Were you talking to Caleb?” he asked, his voice dripping with menace as he approached.
Instinctively, Natalie retreated, but Cedric closed in, cornering her. She looked into his cold. eyes, feeling the pressure of his presence.
With a grip as cold as his demeanor, he held her chin, forcing her to meet his gaze.
“Do you only have eyes for him now?” he whispered menacingly.
“Let go… Ugh!” Before she could finish, Cedric twisted her chin, causing her intense pain. Without waiting for her reaction, he released her and said, “Considering you had his child, it’s no surprise.” Cedric had heard Natalie’s conversation with Caleb just now. She was so worried that Cedric would hurt Caleb… Wasn’t that laughable?
In the past, she… She had never displayed such concern for Cedric before. He could feel her emotions from where he stood at the door. It was as if her heart was bleeding in worry for Caleb.
Natalie tried to speak, but ultimately decided not to say anything. She couldn’t provoke Cedric further, especially regarding Caleb.
“Why so silent?” Cedric’s anger intensified as he watched her remain mute..
“What do you want me to say?” ‘Since you’re asking him to leave, get him to take the child with him!” Natalie was silent.
The air grew thick with tension, a palpable silence enveloping them both.
Their eyes locked, and an intangible weight filled the space. It grew colder and more oppressive by the moment.
The moment the words left Cedric’s l*ps, regret washed over him.
What had he been thinking?
He only wanted Caleb gone. But if Back then, he already knew.
He had watched her consume medicine after medicine. Despite her aversion to its bitter taste, she had persisted. Her brows had furrowed in discomfort each time.
He had wanted to stop her, to tell her he didn’t need a child if it meant risking herself.
As long as he had her…!
But she had been resolute.
Yet, the harsh reality of the child’s arrival had been cruel.
“After all that struggle to conceive, I learned this cruelty from Isabella herself. Cedric, it seems you haven’t changed one bit from our past life,” Natalie said, her voice laden with bitterness and accusation.
If outsiders were to discover that he had gone to such lengths across lifetimes just to be with her, they’d surely believe his love ran deep.
Little did they know…!
The truth was, he believed he had done something touching. But he was unaware that he remained unchanged deep down and was just nursing a lingering sense of resentment.
“Nat.” Witnessing the icy chill in Natalie’s eyes and hearing her words, Cedric felt genuinely panicked.
She couldn’t have…!
Natalie stared intently at him and spoke slowly. Two years ago, I was pregnant with your child when you tried to send me to prison! It was exactly the same in our past life! When the scorching heat approached me, I tried to break free from those iron bars like a madwoman!” +25 BONUS “But in the end…” Natalie trailed off, her gaze upon Cedric growing even more distant and cold.
Cedric felt a suffocating pain in his chest as he heard her recount these memories, struggling to find words:
“Unlike our past life,” she continued, “this time, I saw it all clearly but still couldn’t escape the engulfing flames.” “Nat.” “It hurt so much. My hands… were like this, you know?” Natalie said, wrapping her hands. protectively around her stomach, echoing her actions from both lifetimes.
In her last life, she had done it to shield the child she had fought so hard to conceive!
In this life, she had initially rejected the idea of having a child. But when the flames threatened to engulf her, instinct drove her to protect her unborn child.
“Stop,” Cedric choked out, feeling an increasing tightness and pain in his chest.
Natalie had always avoided discussing their past life in detail. Every mention was brief, a mere whisper.
Yet now, Cedric wished more than anything that she hadn’t reincarnated so that she would be spared going through this torment again.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 414-Painful Memories “In that massive fire, I lost everything! Even conceiving became so difficult, yet you wanted me to send away the child I struggled so hard to bring into this world?!” “I won’t send your child away. I won’t.” Cedric stepped forward, enveloping Natalie in his embrace. When Natalie felt the tremble in Cedric’s arms, she found its irony piercing.
“I won’t send her away,” Cedric repeated.
His arms around Natalie tightened subconsciously!
“Do you not find this situation ironic?” “Nat.” “We’ll never have a child of our own. So, why keep me by your side?” “Nat…!” “Isabella’s child and Caleb’s child… hah!” “Stop! Just stop talking!” Every word she uttered now felt painfully grating to Cedric’s ears, making even his breathing difficult.
“You might be willing to play stepfather, but I won’t play stepmother,” Natalie said.
“Nat!!
On the matter of Isabella’s daughter, Natalie had always remained resolute.
She would never accept her.
Hearing her words, Cedric felt an overwhelming tightness in his chest.
“Can we discuss this later?” He didn’t want to talk about it.
He couldn’t Facing everything head–on felt so challenging!
He always pushed Natalie to accept everything. Yet, from her fragmented words, he discerned her pain from their past life.
He knew she couldn’t forgive everything.
But regarding Isabella…!
“Nat, let’s not discuss this now, okay?” It was too soon..
Perhaps he had pushed too hard before.
Those scars might still be fresh in Natalie’s hear so how could he force her to accept everything?
Feeling the tremble in Cedric’s embrace, Natalie remained cold.
She opened her mouth to speak, but ultimately, she remained silent.
+25 BONUS Natalie had moved to Peach Garden.
Ever since Bianca got involved with Zane, she felt liberated!
From then on, she went wherever she wanted to go in Simeria.
At the back of Versant Villa, Natalie sat across from Bianca. She sipped the tea Bianca had brewed and wryly smiled.
“This actually tastes quite good!” “Right? I think so too,” Bianca replied, her voice tinged with bitterness.
“If you’re not up for this, you don’t have to continue,” Natalie said.
After all, Bianca had learned all these skills while at Malcolm’s side. He was the one who had pushed her to master them!
During her time with Malcolm, Malcolm always found a way to pressure her into compliance. whenever there was something Bianca was reluctant to do.
Why would she want to learn any of these delicate arts? She was a high–ranking lawyer, not some wealthy housewife!
Yet, Malcolm seemed intent on keeping her grounded and serving him.
With a smirk growing more pronounced at the corner of Bianca’s l*ps, she declared, “No, I want to do this!” “Bia.” “This way, I can always remember him!” Every word Bianca uttered carried immense weight. Even Natalie couldn’t help but feel a twinge of unease.
Remember Malcolm?!
+25 BONUS Anyone familiar with Blanca understood the weight behind her words. Undoubtedly, she harbored deep resentment towards Malcolm.
When Natalie tried to persuade Bianca to let it go before this, she already knew the stakes. So, Natalie didn’t try to advise her again.
“So, you really moved to Peach Garden?” Bianca’s gaze sharpened as she looked at Natalie, clearly directing her piercing scrutiny towards Cedric Natalie responded, “Yes” “He really dares to do anything, huh?! It makes me wonder what his care for you all those years amounted to?” Yes, his care!
All those years, Cedric’s actions had demonstrated his care for Natalie.
Yet, that very sentiment now seemed dripping with irony.
It was so ironic!
All that care seemed to have waned since Isabella’s arrival. It was as if everything had soured ever since she appeared.
Glancing at Bianca, Natalie remarked, “You’ve been quite visible in social circles lately.” That was a fact.
Ever since marrying Zane, Bianca had rapidly risen to prominence in social circles. Natalie had even heard whispers about the conflicts between her and Jade.
With a hint of a smile playing on her l*ps, Bianca responded, “Yes.
“You used to dislike all this,” Natalie noted.
“I’ll grow to like it,” Bianca confidently declared.
Once, she had no interest in such matters, preoccupied with serious affairs and unable to comprehend such behavior.
But times had changed.
Now, she found herself becoming the very kind of person she once couldn’t understand, acting according to one’s position in society.
“Jade is in the hospital.” Natalie hesitated for a moment but eventually shared the news she was privy to with Bianca.
However, Bianca seemed to know already.
+25 BONUS She nodded and said. “I know.” After all, Jade’s hospitalization was intricately connected to Bianca’s affairs.
“You knew?” Natalie asked.
“Yes, of course.” “What about Lord Malcolm?” Natalie had keen instincts. If Bianca was aware, then Jade’s hospitalization might very well be related to her.
Bianca laughed coldly when Malcolm’s name came up, seemingly dismissing him entirely.
“Nat, I know you’re concerned, but the confrontation between him and me… started the moment I married Zane!” “No matter the circumstances, things between us have reached such a point. So, why should I hold back?” novelbin Hold back?
Indeed!
Natalie had observed that ever since Bianca married Zane, she seemed unrestrained. She continually pushed Malcolm’s boundaries.
Even Jade had suffered more than once at Bianca’s hands by now.
“Alright, I understand,” Natalie conceded.
Even if Malcolm was not one to be trifled with, as Bianca said, it wasn’t as if he would grant her mercy if she endured his treatment silently.
If life was challenging, it was best to confront challenges head–on.
After exchanging a few more words with Bianca, Natalie departed. Their positions seemed firmly established, impervious to external influence.
No one could sway them. They stood their ground.
Soon after, Conrad arrived.
He looked at Bianca sternly and said, “Lady Bianca, Lord Malcolm awaits you at the hospital.” While his tone was respectful, an underlying firmness was evident.
Silence filled the air, only disrupted by the faint sound of the tea cups on the ornate table. Conrad furrowed his brow when Blanca remained silent, and he met her gaze.
Bianca looked back at him with a smile, but it was an unsettling grin with a menacing undertone.
“Lady Bianca…” Before Conrad could finish his sentence, Bianca swiftly grabbed a cup of hot tea and threw it at Conrad.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 415- Bianca’s Ruthlessness The tea was scalding hot!
Its searing heat burned Conrad’s skin, causing an excruciating pain. Yet, Bianca’s gaze remained fixed on Conrad’s face.
“So, you know I’m the seventh lord’s wife?” “Lady Bianca…” “Get out!” Her words were cold and laced with an underlying danger, pierced the air.
Conrad was momentarily stunned!
Having observed her defiance against Malcolm in the past, he knew she had a fiery temperament.
But he hadn’t expected her to be this ruthless.
The words she said weren’t something a woman from the Entes family would casually utter.
“Lady Bianca, even if not for yourself, think of the seventh lord…!” Conrad began.
“Are you still dreaming?” Bianca interrupted him sharply, her eyes fixed intently on Conrad.
Conrad was stunned again.
Dreaming? About what…?
Bianca’s mocking voice broke his thoughts without letting him ponder further. “Do you all believe the rumors? Do you really think the sixth and the seventh lord share a cordial relationship?” At this, Conrad’s complexion changed noticeably. The word ‘rumors‘ pricked at his nerves.
Indeed, these were all rumors!
Ever since Bianca married Zane, the relationship between the two brothers had become strained.
Just now, Conrad had foolishly hoped Bianca would consider Zane’s feelings and not be too aggressive against Malcolm.
Bianca lazily inspected her nails and looked up at Conrad with a smirk. “Is she dying?” Her tone was sharper than ever before.
+15 BONUS Conrad remained silent.
Blanca continued, “It wouldn’t be so bad if that happened.” “Lady Bianca!” “I never promised to save her.” “But her current condition…!” “Sebastian!” Bianca’s tone grew colder.
The butler standing nearby approached them. “Yes, ma’am?” “Throw him out!” Her voice, though soft, carried a chilling menace.
Conrad’s expression shifted uneasily, clearly not anticipating Bianca’s stubbornness.
As Sebastian met Conrad’s gaze, even his eyes held a sharp, icy glare. Conrad quickly spoke again before Sebastian could wave for the b*dyguard nearby to do as Bianca ordered.
“Lord Malcolm mentioned that if you agree to the surgery, he promises to sever all ties with you thereafter. You’ll be free.” It was a tempting offer indeed.
But it was only tempting if she had heard this in the past.
Now… hah!
Freedom? novelbin “Do I need his permission for my own freedom?” Conrad fell silent.
To ensure Jade’s safety, does he want to get me out of Simeria? What, so they can live peacefully?” That was pure fantasy!
Was he thinking of letting her go free now?
He had already completely ruined her future. What right did he have to speak of setting her free?
Quite audacious indeed.
It wasn’t about granting her freedom. Malcolm clearly wanted to send her away from Simeria so Bianc “If something happens to Ms. Winters, I’m sure you know the consequences, Lady Bianca. He’ll hate you!” “Sebastian!” “Yes, ma’am!” “Get them to beat him up!” Bianca’s tone grew even colder.
He would hate her?
Why not let him start now, then?
Hadn’t she already endured his hatred before this?
Why should she bear that burden?
Undoubtedly, Malcolm’s hatred was Bianca’s taboo.
After all, she had done nothing wrong. He had no right to hate her, especially regarding Faye’s matter.
It was up to Bianca if she wanted to save Jade. Malcolm had no say in it.
Conrad was skilled, but in the end, he couldn’t match up to the several b*dyguards Zane had left for Bianca.
Two against one was not a fair fight at all!
Conrad lay on the ground after he was beaten, and Bianca looked at him coldly as if she were looking at Malcolm.
She calmly stood up and said, “Don’t kill him.” “Yes, ma’am.” Bianca then turned and walked away, leaving chaos in her wake!
Once upon a time, she detested such scenes.
Bullying was unheard of in her world.
But now, whenever she saw someone from Malcolm’s side, she felt the urge to strike!
Jade’s condition was critical.
When Malcolm saw a severely injured Conrad return to the hospital, his face turned red with fury.
“What happened?” “She refused to come.” Conrad didn’t hide anything from Malcolm, stating it plainly.
Malcolm’s already dark expression turned even more sinister upon hearing that Bianca refused to come.
She refused?!
“When did you become so useless?” Malcolm’s voice was colder as he observed Conrad’s injuries.
Conrad bowed respectfully.
Undoubtedly, his injuries were a testament to the strained relationship between Malcolm and Zane.
If it was said that the relationship between Bianca and Malcolm had already reached a breaking point before, then now, the rift between them… had become even more pronounced.
“Malcolm,” Jade struggled to speak from her hospital bed. In just a short time, her l*ps had already cracked.
In truth, her condition required strict dietary restrictions and constant care.
Many things at the social gatherings would worsen her condition, but she insisted on maintaining her position as Malcolm’s woman by his side. So, she attended any important banquets.
Who would have anticipated that her health would deteriorate so rapidly?
Jade was frantic.
“It’s alright,” Malcolm reassured as he looked at her.
“Am I dying?” Jade whispered.
“Don’t talk nonsense.” “Malcolm, I don’t want to die. I don’t want to end up like my sister. I don’t want…!” Jade’s voice broke with pain. When she opened her mouth to speak, her dry l*ps cracked painfully.
The physical changes signaled the grim reality of her health, and fear consumed her.
“You’ll be fine, Malcolm responded.
“But I feel weak. I don’t think I can hold on much longer.
Even the proudest would admit their vulnerabilities when their health faltered.
“Don’t worry too much,” Malcolm tried to soothe her.
“Malcolm!” “You’ll undergo surgery soon,” he added, attempting to instill hope in her.
Upon hearing that, Jade clung to the possibility.
Surgery meant hope.
She had to get the surgery. She wanted to live!
She was determined to survive, no matter the cost!
There seemed to be quite a force driving the three people now–Bianca, Malcolm, and Jade!
Once, Bianca had been under Malcolm’s control.
Malcolm had humiliated her as he pleased, and he even considered using her to save Jade.
However, Bianca was not one to be easily manipulated, especially after she met Zane.
In that instant, she broke free.
Now, Malcolm was trying to control her again.
Why would she make things easy for him?
On another front, Natalie, Cedric, and Kayla seemed to tread separate paths. While Cedric attempted to bridge the gaps, Natalie remained aloof and cold.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 416-As a result, dinner had driven him to take Kayla out to eat again.
That was how the entire day had passed…!
“Do we really have to be like this?” Cedric approached her, crouching down to grasp her somewhat cold hand. The discontent in his tone was obvious.
Natalie looked coldly at the man before her, attempting to pull her hand away from his warm grip.
However, Cedric’s grip tightened even more.
“You brought this upon yourself!” Natalie retorted coldly.
Indeed.
Initially, they had kept their distance from each other. They both had their lives, and they didn’t bother each other.
He wanted to be a good father to Kayla, and no one could interfere with that.
She stayed at Lotus Villa with her daughter.
Now he was telling her life was hard?
Hah!
“Nat,” his voice deepened as he squeezed her hand even tighter.
Natalie remained silent!
She merely stared coldly at him, the distance between them becoming more apparent to Cedric.
Now, an insurmountable gap seemed to exist between them.
There were so many explanations needed between them!
Despite wanting to speak, he found himself lost for words at Natalie’s icy demeanor.
Knock! Knock!
Sir… Just as the tension between them grew, the butler’s voice interrupted from outside.
Cedric stood up, his face darkening noticeably with a hint of annoyance.
What’s the matter?” “Ms. Kayla suddenly has a high fever. Her temperature has reached 39°C.” Cedric was stunned, and his heart tightened at the news!
He glanced subconsciously at Natalie, who remained seated serenely, showing no reaction.
It was as if she heard something entirely unrelated to her. novelbin Cedric moved his l*ps as if to say something but refrained, striding purposefully toward the door.
Natalie had to admit that the child’s health wasn’t great. From what Natalie knew, this had happened several times in such a short span.
Just then, her phone vibrated.
Glancing at the caller ID, her already cold eyes grew even calder.- “Hello.” She tried to suppress the emotions rising in his chest when she answered.
A deep voice came from the other end, exuding a sense of control, “Tell me, who is more important, you or the child?”
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 417-What Will It Take for You to Be Kinder to Her?
As the person finished–speaking, danger flashed in Natalie’s eyes!
“Don’t think that you can achieve your goals just because I’m here at Peach Garden!” Natalie hissed through gritted teeth.
On the other end of the phone, seemingly unaffected by her emotions, came a calm response, “My goals are none of your concern. Focus on securing those documents.” The person’s voice dripped with menace.
Natalie wanted to slam the phone down. But recalling his earlier words, she asked with a chilling tone, Did you have something to do with her fever?” “Why don’t you take a guess?” “I don’t appreciate this kind of comparison!” Natalie’s voice grew heavier.
A faint chuckle came from the other end.
“Do you not like it, or are you lacking confidence?” “I may not be as cunning as you, but I won’t let a child be used!” Even if she harbored resentment towards Isabella, it didn’t mean she could stand by and watch Kayla or any child being ruthlessly manipulated and harmed.
“It had nothing to do with me.” “It’s best if it remains that way, or else…” Natalie’s voice dropped, the coldness in her eyes deepening.
A chilling, deep voice replied from the phone, “You seem to forget something. You have no right to negotiate terms with me.” Natalie was silent.
No right?.
Indeed!
She had no right!
e a good look at your position in his heart, will you?” ” Her position in Cedric’s heart?
She had always been clear about her standing in Cedric’s heart.
Before she could say more, the line went dead. Silence filled the air at that moment, but chaos engulfed her world.
Irwin… he…!
Yes, it was Irwin!
The fallout from their confrontation behind the scenes has led to the current situation.
Sitting in the dim space, Natalie’s eyes shone with an icy gleam.
Irwin wanted half of the documents that were in Cedric’s hands.
Frederick was currently missing!
Yet she was certain that Cedric held the other half of the documents. And this time, the reason he returned to Simeria was seemingly related to the Entes family.
To be blunt, it was also for Frederick.
Everything was in disarray!
The already chaotic situation had further deteriorated. Amidst it all, Natalie couldn’t discern anything clearly.
Natalie had her own stance on matters, but Irwin…!
She had to admit that the man was mysterious. He was much more profound than anyone had realized over the years.
Bang!
The door slammed against the wall with a deafening sound. Before Natalie could react, Cedric was beside her.
He grabbed her wrist firmly and said, “Come with me!” Natalie retorted, “What are you doing? Let go of me!” She stumbled due to the force with which he pulled her. Anger surged within Natalie instantly.
an dragging her toward Kayle’s room.
+15 BONUS A thought struck Natalie, and her expression changed!
“Let go of me.” Cedric said, “She’s seriously ill and just had a fever–reducing injection!” “And what has that got to do with me?” Natalie erupted, summoning a sudden burst of strength to shove Cedric away.
Cedric’s grasp loosened. Meeting Natalie’s icy gaze, his heart seemed to hollow out.
“Nat,” he uttered, a trace of concealed sorrow evident in his voice.
“Don’t look at me like that,” Natalie shot back coldly. “Do you think I’m a saint? Even if I was, you burned down my church! Look somewhere else for a saint you so desperately want!” Cedric froze.
Before he could react, Natalie had turned away.
As she moved, Cedric felt the urge to follow, but Natalie’s frigid voice stopped him in his tracks.
“Cedric, I agreed to come here, and that is already the last of my limits. Don’t make any more excessive demands!” He had been about to step forward, but his legs suddenly felt heavy. He could no longer move, and he was lost in a fog of emotions.
There was a suffocating feeling in his chest, and there was nothing he could do to make it go away.
Meanwhile, Natalie returned to her room, her demeanor as icy as ever. But as she passed by the servants, she could feel their judging eyes.
In their eyes, she was heartless.
She still couldn’t fathom it.
Why was Isabella’s daughter so crucial to Cedric? Was it just because of Ivan?
It couldn’t be that simple. If it were only about Ivan, then in this life, Kayla shouldn’t hold such significance.
was it, as Cedric claimed, that she owed Isabella?
pondered this possibility, her gaze grew even colder She owed Isabella?
Even if she did, so what?
Didn’t the catastrophic fire and her subsequent fate balance the scales?
Cedric had finally managed to bring Natalie to his side, yet he never achieved what he truly desired. Just because she was by his side didn’t guarantee the outcome he yearned for.
There was a saying: what’s done is done.
It was a sentiment that vividly illustrated the situation between him and Natalie.
“Mommy… Mommy…” Kayla was burning up, but with the fever–reducing injection, her temperature slowly began to drop. In her fevered haze, she was constantly calling out for Natalie.
Kayla had known Natalie as her mother from the moment she could remember. In her world, Isabella never existed.
“Kayla,” Cedric gently touched the child’s forehead. He could feel the lingering warmth, and her face was flushed from the fever.
“Mommy… Mommy…” Cedric sighed inwardly. Every time Kayla fell ill, it was a torment. And the reason it frustrated him so much was that Kayla would always call out for her mother.
“Just sleep, dear,” Cedric whispered, feeling a tightness in his chest.
The night was restless for the child. Even with the fever–reducing medication, she was uncomfortable. By midnight, exhaustion took over, and she finally drifted to sleep.
When Cedric descended the stairs, he found Natalie in the dining room drinking water. Their eyes met, and Natalie’s gaze was cold and indifferent.
Cedric poured himself a glass, finishing it in one gulp. However, the heaviness in his heart remained.
What are your terms?” Cedric asked, breaking the silence.
atalie raised an eyebrow at his words.
was he talking about?
Before she could ponder further, he looked at her intensely and said, “What will it take for you to be kinder novelbin to her?” Even a smile or a pretense to pat Kayla’s head would suffice!
She didn’t need to do much.
At this moment, Natalie’s heart grew colder.
Splash!
The water she hadn’t finished drinking splashed onto Cedric’s face.
Instantly, his face was a mess.
Yet, he paid no attention to it, still glaring at Natalie with fiery eyes.
“Was ! not clear enough before, or are you just relentless?” she exclaimed.
She already said she would never accept Isabella’s child!
Absolutely not.
For her to accept anything related to Isabella, it would require time to reverse, for everything to be undone, or… for her to lose all her memories.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 418-She’s Not Pitiful Because She Has You!
After a prolonged stare, Cedric finally said, “I don’t need you to accept her!” “You don’t need me to? Fine then, I-” “Just don’t think of her as Isabella’s daughter.” Natalie froze. The chill that ran through her was uncontrollable. novelbin Was he out of his mind?!
With a loud bang, she slammed her glass onto the table and turned to head upstairs.
From behind, Cedric’s restrained voice echoed, “Just think of her as a pitiful child!” She was just a pitiful child.
Yes, she really was one.
Natalie did feel that Kayla was pitiful.
“She’s not pitiful because she has you!” Kayla was pitiful before she met Cedric.
What part of her was pitiful after she came to Cedric’s side?
He treated her like a princess.
Having said that, Natalie ascended the stairs.
A loud ‘bang‘ echoed from above shortly after, indicating she had slammed the door. It was obvious how angry she was.
Even the most indifferent person would feel something when faced with the situation at hand.
Cedric stood still, his eyes filled with confusion. It was as if he were standing at a crossroads, with darkness on both sides.
Not long after Natalie went upstairs, Cedric entered the room.
He stood with his back against the dim lights, and it was impossible to see the emotions in his eyes at In a hushed tone, he asked, “You want me to send her away, don’t you?” At that moment, Natalie lay on the bed. Upon hearing Cedric’s words, she sat up and stared wordlessly at him.
“Yes, or no?!” His voice grew more insistent upon her silence.
“Will you?” If she were to demand such a thing, would Cedric truly comply?
Would he send Isabella’s daughter away?
Images flashed in her mind the interactions between Kayla and Cedric, where he treated her like a princess, reminiscent of how he once treated Isabella.
Even if their relationship didn’t surpass that of Isabella’s, Isabella held a significant place in Cedric’s heart in the eyes of everyone at Johnson Enterprise.
Now, Natalie couldn’t imagine Kayla being any less significant than Isabella.
Would he really send her away? For Natalie?
As he turned around, the chill emanating from him was obvious.
“Nat, if you had insisted on being firm in the past, perhaps we…” When he reached this point, he stopped talking.
Natalie’s expression shifted, showing a mix of emotions.
“In the past?” Natalie mused.
Was he referring to the time with Isabella when she had been just as firm in her demands?
Bang!
The door closed behind Cedric.
He had left.
Natalie sat in the same position on the bed for a long time. As time passed, an icy chill seemed to permeate the room more and more.
Hah she snorted sarcastically, recalling those moments, In a hushed tone, he asked, “You want me to send her away, don’t you?” At that moment, Natalie lay on the bed. Upon hearing Cedric’s words, she sat up and stared wordlessly at him.
“Yes, or no?!” His voice grew more insistent upon her silence.
“Will you?” If she were to demand such a thing, would Cedric truly comply?
Would he send Isabella’s daughter away?
Images flashed in her mind the interactions between Kayla and Cedric, where he treated her like a princess, reminiscent of how he once treated Isabella.
Even if their relationship didn’t surpass that of Isabella’s, Isabella held a significant place in Cedric’s heart in the eyes of everyone at Johnson Enterprise.
Now, Natalie couldn’t imagine Kayla being any less significant than Isabella.
Would he really send her away? For Natalie?
As he turned around, the chill emanating from him was obvious.
“Nat, if you had insisted on being firm in the past, perhaps we…” When he reached this point, he stopped talking.
Natalie’s expression shifted, showing a mix of emotions.
“In the past?” Natalie mused.
Was he referring to the time with Isabella when she had been just as firm in her demands?
Bang!
The door closed behind Cedric.
He had left.
Natalie sat in the same position on the bed for a long time. As time passed, an icy chill seemed to permeate the room more and more..
“Hah, she snorted sarcastically, recalling those moments.
Perhaps what? He couldn’t even finish his own sentence!
Back then, hadn’t she stood firm to protect her marriage?
It wasn’t just in this lifetime. She had done the same even in their previous one.
In her previous life, she had endlessly tried to explain things to him.
But in this life?
Ever since she arrived here, she had confronted him so vehemently each time because of Isabella.
And the result?
Time and again, he had hurt her for Isabella’s sake.
Back then, he had never even considered sending Isabella away for her sake!
Meanwhile, in another dimly lit room, Cedric sat lost in thought.
As Natalie suspected, he couldn’t even bring himself to finish his sentence just now.
In their previous life, things might have been different.
But what about this life? Hadn’t she been firm enough with him?
What had he been thinking then?
He thought she was making a fuss and didn’t understand things.
He knew she was acting out for Isabella, yet he… had never truly considered her feelings or thought about sending Isabella away.
Over time, events spiraled out of control!
And things that had made Natalie angry in their previous life, like asking her to give up her eyes… He had repeatedly brought up the matter here in their current life.
The breakfast prepared in the kitchen seemed carefully arranged the following day, especially since yesterday’s meals were far from pleasant!
Recognizing Natalie’s Importance, the chefs in the kitchen had taken extra care to cater to her tastes this meming After all, anyone who Cedric was so insistent on keeping here couldn’t be neglected in the slightest.
Yet, the servants‘ glances towards Natalie remained restrained. They were clearly judging Natalie for not even accommodating a child.
“Have some soup,” Cedric gently advised Kayla, noticing her pale complexion.
Kayla glanced at Natalie, then back at Cedric before lowering her gaze. Meanwhile, Natalie seemed unaffected, eating her meal with a cold detachment.
“What’s wrong?” Cedric asked.
“I… I feel so weak and just want to sleep,” Kayla’s voice sounded frail. Her behavior was a typical aftermath of a fever.
“You need to have some nutritious soup. Otherwise, you won’t recover.” But Kayla had no appetite at the moment. Natalie continued eating her food indifferently.
Cedric dropped his utensils on the table. Then, he moved the bowl closer to Kayla and scooped up a spoonful. “Here, open up.” “Daddy.” “Be a good girl,” Cedric’s tone softened with a touch more patience.
Natalie finished her meal quickly without glancing at their tender father–daughter interaction. As she put down her utensils and stood up, she declared, “I need to step out for a bit.” She didn’t wait for Cedric’s response and headed straight for the door. While Cedric had mentioned moving to Peach Garden, he hadn’t prohibited her from leaving.
It wasn’t like he could, even if he wanted to!
Natalie was gone in the next second.
Only Kayla and Cedric were left at the dining table. Cedric sensed that Kayla seemed more relaxed after Natalie had left. She likely felt restricted around Natalie.
“I thought you liked your mother? Why…“.
She looks scary Kayla sounded genuinely hurt.
Cedric fell silent Thinking about last night’s decisions, Cedric looked at Kayla with deep affection.
After leaving Peach Garden, Natalie returned to Lotus Villa. When Luna saw her, she greeted Natalie with open arms.
Natalie immediately picked up the child.
Heather looked at her with concern and complained, “I just don’t understand you.” Even though Stephen had told her those things, Heather couldn’t forget Natalie’s past with Cedric!
In her eyes, Cedric was a scoundrel.
“It’s fine, Mom. I know what I’m doing.” “I know. You’re all adults now. It’s not like I could make decisions for you when you were all younger!” Heather’s tone was sad when she talked about their past.
Holding Luna in one arm, Natalie reached out to console Heather with her other arm. “Alright, Mom. I’ll let you decide about things from now on, okay?” Heather huffed dismissively, clearly skeptical.
Once children grew up, they had their own independent thoughts.
Who could truly be in charge of them then?
In the backyard, Luna chased after butterflies. Natalie watched her with tender affection.
Clyde extinguished his cigarette and looked at Natalie, “Feeling uncomfortable?”
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 419-Clyde extinguished his cigarette and looked at Natalie, “Feeling uncomfortable?” Chapter 419 Chapter 419 A Complete Break Natalie knew precisely what Clyde was referring to.
After all, even if it were any other woman, they would make a comparison to themselves after what they saw at Peach Garden!
And she was no exception.
Casting a brief glance at Clyde, she replied, “It’s not like that.” “Nat,” Clyde began.
“You don’t understand the dynamics between him and me.” “And now…?” “I’ve said it before. I’m not doing this just because of you. There are matters between him and me that need a decisive conclusion.” Though Natalie deliberately avoided mentioning Clyde’s past, the air around the man shifted subtly. His eyes darkened, hinting at memories he’d rather forget.
“Don’t dwell on it.” A chilling touch rested on Clyde’s hand, offering comfort.
He looked at her earnestly. “As long as you’re unwilling, no one in this world can harm you. I hope you realize that.” “I trust you,” Natalie assured him.
Natalie understood Clyde’s sentiments.
Over the years, he had climbed his way up in Wexford through sheer determination, and protecting her was undoubtedly within his capabilities.
However, the crucial issue lay between her and Cedric.
Clyde stared deeply into Natalie’s eyes. “It seems you still don’t realize the depth of the vortex you’ve been drawn into.” H Natalie shuddered at his words.
Vortex?
She had felt it!
Despite her earlier attempts to distance herself from things happening in Wexford and Stephen’s attempts to shield her, she couldn’t deny that she was now entangled in it.
“I have it under control,” Natalie assured Clyde after a moment of contemplation.
Yet, the worry in Clyde’s eyes remained evident.
People, after all, rarely found absolute peace.
+15 BONUS Back when she managed the vast Regal Horizons International, Natalie never dared to relax. Her greatest wish then was to spend quality time with Luna.
But as fate would have it, she found herself spiraling deeper into complexities once she relinquished that heavy responsibility.
After spending the entire day with Luna, Natalie finally departed from Lotus Villa after dinner.
Just as she stepped out, a Phantom parked right at the entrance of Lotus Villa.
Dylan stood respectfully by the car, approaching Natalie as she emerged. “Mr. Frazier wishes to see you.” Natalie was silent.
Irwin…!
Thoughts of Irwin cast a shadow in her eyes. The deep, icy glint in them was unmistakable.
“He hasn’t returned to Meridiania?” It was evident she hadn’t expected Irwin to still be in Simeria. The image of Irwin that once painted her memories had now faded, replaced by disdain.
“This way, please,” Dylan said, offering a respectful gesture as he opened the car door for Natalie.
Taking a moment to assess Dylan, Natalie’s gaze lingered. The dimming light made it challenging to discern his expression, yet the underlying aura of dominance was unmistakable.
It was a clear trait of someone associated with Irwin, Once inside the vehicle, Natalie remained silent.
Back then, she held a favorable impression of Dylan due to her past collaborations with Irwin.
But as time progressed and tensions rose between her and Irwin, anyone associated with him became less than welcome in her eyes.
When had she become so sensitive?
She couldn’t pinpoint the exact moment.
The car journeyed until it reached Maple Peak.
Once a symbol of power in Simeria, Maple Peak had undergone significant changes, especially after the Wexford incident and the recent movements of the Entes family.
Natalie had to admit that while its status wavered, Irwin was ever formidable as he carved out his domain.
Inside, Irwin was seated at the far end of a long dining table. The way he gently swayed the wine glass created an aura of both warmth and sharpness.
The silhouette of his figure against the night was nothing short of striking.
Natalie had always acknowledged Irwin’s attractiveness.
“So, did you see?” His voice resonated as he took a sip of wine, adding depth to the atmosphere.
With a heavy tone, Natalie replied, “I’ve seen plenty.” There was even a hint of mockery directed at Irwin in her tone.
Yes, everything she had witnessed beside Cedric felt unbearable.
But what about Irwin? Was he truly flawless?
What Natalie despised most in her life was deception and betrayal. Without a doubt, Irwin embodied the deceit, while Cedric exemplified betrayal.
Although she hid it well, the man sitting opposite her could clearly detect the subtle sarcasm in her voice.
Irwin chuckled softly, “You’re quite sensitive.” There was a hint of exasperation in his voice. novelbin Natalie took a sip of the red wine, finding its taste unpleasant. She didn’t like it very much.
Irwin remarked, “I prepared juice for you. Alcohol isn’t good for your eyes.” She snapped, “I don’t need your concern!” “Look at you, getting angry.” She gripped the stem of the wine glass tightly. The sound of the glass hitting the marble table resonated with coldness, revealing her emotional state.
+15 BONUS She didn’t say anything, but her actions revealed her feelings.
Irwin looked at her, his tone still gentle but carrying an underlying sharpness, “Nat, what kind of person do you think I am?” His voice was filled with patience.
However, she felt irritated by his patience.
It was that very trait of his which had once misled her into seeing him differently. When he chose to be patient, he truly was.
But when he decided otherwise, the consequences for the opposing party could be dire.
Natalie tried to discern Irwin’s intentions but found herself lost in a haze.
Coldly, she replied, “It doesn’t matter what kind of person you are, Mr. Frazier. It doesn’t concern me!” The formal way she addressed him dripped with icy detachment.
Once upon a time, she had treaded cautiously around him. Natalie silently thanked her past self.
Sometimes, avoiding confrontations was the best protection.
As soon as she said that, the atmosphere around Irwin noticeably chilled.
“Yves!” His tone was now cold, lacking its previous warmth. It also had a hint of danger.
A cold glint flashed in Natalie’s eyes when she heard Yves‘ name.
When she severed ties with Irwin, Yves acted as a pivotal link. She recalled Yves‘ forcefulness towards her, a behavior undoubtedly allowed by Irwin.
At that moment, a chilling thought crossed Natalie’s mind.
How would Irwin have treated her if it had not been for the influential Jarvis family backing her? Would it have been akin to how he treated Isabella?
The deep emotions and shock she felt upon realizing Irwin’s connection to Isabella remained a heavy burden, known only to her.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 420-Irwin’s Many Faces No matter how much Natalie had once felt protected by Irwin, the realization that his kindness had ulterior motives stirred a tempest of emotions within her.
It was almost like a raging flood that had overturned all her consciousness.
That was how Natalie felt.
Yves seemed to have been waiting in the shadows. Upon hearing Irwin’s voice, he emerged from the darkness and entered the dining room.
Natalie looked at Yves, but he simply nodded at Irwin.
Before she could react… A cold gleam flashed, and the sound of something splurting…!
Clang!
A dagger was thrown onto the dining table, gleaming ominously among the dishes.
Meanwhile, a trickle of blood stained Yves‘ hand, painting a vivid pattern on the marble floor.
It was a shocking sight.
Natalie was stunned. She couldn’t react as she stared at Irwin silently.
Irwin casually raised his wine glass to take a sip, his eyes never leaving hers.
But his words were directed at Yves, “Well?” “I apologize,” Yves murmured with a bow.
The two men spoke with a chilling edge. Natalie had never witnessed this side of Irwin. It seemed that he was revealing his true self after the events at Wexford.
Under those seemingly gentle eyes, he concealed a chilling menace. It was as if he could become cold and ruthless instantly after smiling warmly.
Yves had been by Irwin’s side for a long time. He was clearly important to him, yet…!
“What are you doing?” Natalie finally managed to speak, but her voice sounded distant. It felt like she was underwater and almost couldn’t hear herself.
She was clearly shaken by Irwin’s demeanor, Leave Irwin commanded.
+15 BONUS novelbin Yes, sir.
Holding his injured arm, Yves left the room.
The staff, seemingly accustomed to such scenes, promptly attended to the aftermath. Yet, their calm only intensified Natalie’s unease.
Irwin was truly terrifying!
Soon, the room was empty except for Natalie and Irwin.
Gone was the icy danger. He wore a gentle smile, looking tenderly at Natalie.
“Do you know why I punished him?” Natalie was silent.
Obviously, Natalie didn’t want to speak another word to the current Irwin!
Natalie believed that they had dropped all pretenses between them previously. So, Irwin was simply showing Natalie his true colors now.
“Because he trusted his eyes and ears too much,” Irwin continued.
Natalie remained silent.
Because he trusted his eyes and ears? If one couldn’t trust their own senses, who could they trust?
“Nat, you are someone worthy of respect and admiration,” Irwin said as he poured himself a glass of red wine.
Natalie looked at Irwin, and her mind felt as if a strong gust of wind had swept it away.
She stared silently at him, and the coldness in her eyes… grew even more intense.
Yet, Irwin seemed completely unaffected by her frostiness.
“Once, you were just a full–time wife, doing everything to please your husband and mother–in–law.” Who would have thought you could manage Regal Horizons International, such a large multinational corporation, so proficiently?” While Irwin might not think much of it, the fact that Natalie could achieve this, especially starting from +15 BONUS “Even at Regal Horizons, you were under Mr. Jarvis’s protection, living in a sheltered world. But then Clyde returned!” Silence prevailed.
“Since your tranquility has been disrupted…” Irwin paused, leaving his words hanging.
Yet, Natalie understood.
Was Irwin implying that struggling was futile since she was deep in the mire?
Setting his wine glass down, Irwin approached Natalie. She remained silent, watching him intently.
Coming up behind her, Irwin gently enveloped the petite woman in his embrace.
Finally, Natalie spoke, “Have you ever had the slightest intention of stopping?” She was referring to Isabella.
Indeed…!
Isabella’s proximity to Cedric had been Irwin’s machination, yet Isabella’s animosity towards Natalie had been real.
As events unfolded, the past became irrelevant.
But knowing it was all Irwin’s scheme, she needed to know… Did he ever waver? Had he ever considered stopping?
“Do you still hold hope for him?” Irwin’s breath caressed her neck, a dangerous undertone present. 1 “Irwin!” she exclaimed.
“No longer addressing me as Mr. Frazier?” he chuckled.
Swiftly lifting her from her chair, he effortlessly sat down on the seat she had occupied, now positioning her on his lap!
Natalie instinctively struggled, but she felt the man’s firm grip around her slender waist, making it impossible for her to break free.
“Would you believe my answer?” Irwin gently traced her curves with one hand, softly, like a caress between lovers.
Silence.
Did she believe him?
She was silent when it came to this question.
If it were before they had a fallout… She would definitely have believed anything she said.
But now…!
+15 BONUS Observing her silence, Irwin smirked, “Believe it or not, what follows will only further cement your departure from him.” “What do you mean?” “Isn’t it clear? Regardless of whether this was a conspiracy, the pain he inflicted upon you… was undeniably real.” A suffocating realization hit Natalie.
Ever since discovering the connection between Isabella and Irwin, she realized her marriage, her very relationship with Cedric, might have been Irwin’s elaborate scheme from the start.
Indeed!
Every encounter, every emotion she shared with Cedric, could have been Irwin’s sinister play.
He was truly formidable.
He was terrifyingly adept at manipulating hearts.
His intention was to exact revenge on Cedric. In truth, he didn’t care about who initially crossed paths with Cedric.
And she… simply found herself caught in the crossfire.
Thus, from the moment she encountered Cedric, she unknowingly got ensnared in this intricate web.
“Irwin, you truly are a terrifying man,” Natalie said slowly.
He was more than that!
He was terrifyingly knowledgeable, and his skills came from mastering everything over the course of time.