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A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 691-Creak!

The piercing sound resonated in the restaurant as Natalie accidentally ground her fork and knife onto her plate.

She looked at Caleb in bewilderment and said, "What did you say? I didn't catch that!"

Actually, she had heard clearly.

But it was shocking.

Undoubtedly, when Caleb mentioned Yvonne's resignation at the airport, Natalie hadn't even considered it from that angle.

So, Caleb's words came as a bit of a shock.

Caleb took a sip of his red wine and said, "It should have been before that."

"Before what?"

The more he spoke, the more confused Natalie became!

Wait, did he mean…

Could it be that Yvonne knew she was pregnant before they revealed that Luna was Caleb's child?!

Oh no!

That was really bad…!

If that was the case, then Yvonne's resignation had an entirely different significance.

"I'll go talk to her and explain!" Natalie exclaimed immediately.

A clear explanation was needed for this matter!

Natalie hadn't known that there was something between Caleb and Yvonne, let alone the pregnancy!

Now, Natalie really wanted to smack herself.

"You can't explain anything," Caleb replied.

"Why not?"

"After resigning, she disappeared."

D-disappeared? Yvonne was missing?!

That made it hard for Natalie to explain things!

Natalie's throat was dry. She took several sips of water, but it did little to calm the shock in her heart.

What on earth was going on?

"So, you didn't know she was pregnant when she resigned?"

"I only found out a week after she resigned. By then, she already disappeared."

Natalie finally understood.

When Yvonne was pregnant, news that Luna was Caleb's daughter came out.

And then things escalated.

After returning from Simeria, she simply quit her job, and Natalie had no idea what happened in between, but Yvonne ultimately left Caleb.

Then what?

A week after her departure, Caleb found out Yvonne was pregnant!

But when he regretted it and wanted to explain things to Yvonne, she… just couldn't be found?!

This was quite a predicament!

After such a major event happened, Yvonne must have been displeased with Verde City in various ways.

After resigning, her first thought must have been to leave the city.

"Didn't you explain everything to her back then? About how Luna isn't really yours?"

"There wasn't a need for one. There was nothing between us."

"You have a child together, and you think there was nothing between you two?"

"I said I wanted to marry her, but she didn't agree!"

It happened one night because he had gotten drunk, and he said he would take responsibility.

But Yvonne didn't agree.

So, was it because she refused that Caleb thought there was no need for an explanation between them?

Natalie had thought Caleb was a good man…!

What on earth was going on now!?

Natalie was completely bewildered.

Or was it that men were always so self-assured when it came to matters of the heart? Did they believe that the people around them would always trust them?

Once, Cedric was also…!

Actually, now that things had come to this point, Natalie also knew that whatever rumors circulated between Cedric and Isabella during that six months… were just rumors.

Yes!

They were just rumors.

But Cedric never explained a word. How desperate was Natalie at that time? She couldn't even remember now.

Back then, she was truly devastated.

At first, he never explained anything!

Then, when the situation escalated, there was no need for explanations between them, nor was there a chance for it.

"So why are you coming to me now…?" Natalie looked at Caleb with a complicated glint in her eyes.

After cooperating with Caleb for so long, she hoped that some suffering could be avoided.

Things between her and Cedric were already so unfortunate!

It was to the point that there wasn't even a way out!

So, if she could help someone avoid experiencing this pain, she naturally would.

Caleb looked at Natalie. "Force her to come out!"

"What?"

Natalie was confused.

Force Yvonne to come out?

What kind of logic was that?!

Natalie clearly didn't understand what Caleb meant by that!

"She's been gone too long. I'm sure her belly has grown bigger now, but I still can't find any news about her."

"According to the timeline, she's got two months left to give birth. In these two months, she must come back to me."

What was it like for a woman when she was giving birth?

It was a dangerous and intense experience.

"So, what are we going to do?"

Could they really force Yvonne to appear at this point? Was he sure?!

A woman's emotions were the most unstable when she was pregnant. According to Caleb, Yvonne was seven months pregnant.

Natalie was truly afraid. This man's methods were extreme. They couldn't push Yvonne too far!

Caleb looked at her and said, "For now, wherever you go in Simeria, you'll be with me. I'll take care of everything else."

"Huh?"

That was his plan?! novelbin "No! What if she can't take it?"

Natalie spoke the truth.

As a mother herself, she naturally knew how fragile a woman's emotions could be during pregnancy.

However, Caleb said, "A mother's strength knows no bounds!"

These words struck Natalie's heart fiercely.

Yes, a mother's strength knew no bounds!

A pregnant woman's emotions were indeed very fragile. But no matter how fragile, when she felt the child's movements in her belly, she would endure it all.

Just like Natalie did back then!

No matter what kind of pain she was going through… she endured it and resisted the pain for the sake of her child.

During their time in Yuloria, Lydia and Xyla said they couldn't handle such bitter medicine, but Natalie persisted for three months.

Why?

Because she had already endured so much suffering!

Although that suffering still made her tremble all over, it was much easier to bear compared to the suffering she endured before.

Natalie sighed. At that moment, she didn't know what to say.

"I'll hint to the public that I accept the child you have with Cedric."

"So you're using this method to tell Yvonne that the child isn't yours?"

"Yeah."

There was no other way!

"But there's no need to involve me, is there?"

Natalie didn't want to incur hatred.

When a woman harbored resentment towards someone, it was quite terrifying.

Natalie had suffered a lot in this regard.

So when Caleb wanted to involve her in this matter, she felt a bit uneasy.

But thinking that Yvonne left because of her in the first place, well… fine!

A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 692-Natalie knew very well that since Caleb had come looking for her at such a critical juncture, she simply had no right to refuse.

She had to agree whether she wanted to or not!

Caleb glanced at her and said, "She'll only come out when she's angry!"

Yvonne would only come out when she was angry?

So before this, how cruel had he been to make someone angry enough to come out? For doing things in such a way, Natalie truly didn't know what to say.

Once, she thought her relationship with Cedric was complicated enough, but she didn't know that such complexity was everywhere.

And so, Natalie accepted Caleb's proposal!

But thinking about the scenes to come, she…!

• In Maple Peak, Irwin called Natalie multiple times, but there was no response! Finally, Dylan tracked down Natalie's whereabouts. When he reported it, Irwin's already stormy expression turned darker. There was a dangerous glint in his eyes as he stared at Dylan. "So, are they in the tower now?" "Yes, they've entered the room!" As soon as Dylan finished speaking, Irwin clenched his fists instantly. When they got the marriage certificate, Natalie seemed like she wouldn't let him off, but he never expected that she would resort to this kind of method. But of all people… why did it have to be Caleb? Didn't she know Irwin's relationship with Caleb? How could she do something like this?! "They had dinner at the tower, and then they went straight to a room." Dylan's tone was also very serious. Clearly, he never expected Natalie to do something like this with Caleb. What was she thinking? Revenge on Irwin! Irwin abruptly got up, and the chair behind him crashed to the ground under the force of his momentum. Without waiting for Dylan's reaction, he swiftly moved and headed straight for the door. There was a cold and gloomy air around him, and it was obvious what Irwin intended to do. Dylan turned around and hurried after him. The car sped through the night like an arrow, heading straight for the tower. Even someone like Dylan, who was used to driving, couldn't handle the speed and ended up vomiting as soon as he got out of the car! After finally straightening himself up, he saw that Irwin had already gone through the revolving door with a dangerous look on his face. - In the room, Caleb opened a bottle of red wine and sat opposite Natalie. "I can't drink." "Coffee?" "I need to sleep well at night." After the surgery, Natalie had given up many of her bad habits. She ate well, slept well, and avoided alcohol and coffee! She always behaved obediently. Caleb chuckled. "Is it really over between you and him?" He was referring to Cedric! Caleb knew about what happened in Wexford. He didn't know the details, but he knew that by Cedric's actions, he had truly let go of Natalie. When a man loved deeply, why would he let go? It was because he couldn't see a way out, and he could feel clearly that the other person was suffering for him. Letting go was a form of self-redemption! It was also a way to indicate that a person had let go of the other party. Natalie wouldn't forgive him and didn't give him any hope. It was because of this indifferent attitude that Cedric let go. Instead of directly answering Caleb's question, she sharply retorted, "Do you think there was a way out for us?" A way out? Obviously, there wasn't one! In Verde City, Caleb saw with his own eyes how things between Natalie Cedric went. He also witnessed Cedric's cruelty towards Natalie! At that time, Caleb had seen the frenzy in Cedric's eyes. He had hoped that Cedric wouldn't regret doing any of those things to Natalie in this life… Because even if Cedric did regret it, it would be too late for him. And now, it had happened! Cedric regretted it, and Natalie made it clear that everything was irreversible. "What about you and Irwin?" Caleb had been preoccupied with Yvonne during this period. So, he didn't pay too much attention. It was precisely because of this that he was shocked to discover that Irwin and Natalie had married! When it came to Irwin, Natalie fell silent. The atmosphere between the two became heavy. Just then, the doorbell rang urgently, Natalie and Caleb exchanged glances. "Were you expecting someone?" "No!" Caleb replied. He came to Simeria to see Natalie, and he hadn't contacted anyone else! So, who could it be at this time? Natalie frowned and looked at Caleb. "Let's check it out," Caleb suggested. "Okay." Caleb had taken a shower and was wearing a nightgown. He stood and walked to the door but didn't open it immediately. Instead, he looked through the peephole to see who was outside. When he saw who it was, he turned to look at Natalie. "What's wrong?" Natalie asked. Why wasn't he opening the door? Caleb said, "It's Irwin!" Irwin? Why was he here? Was he here to see Caleb? Regardless of the type of information, Irwin was usually very well-informed. It wasn't impossible for him to get the news that Caleb was here. When Caleb opened the door, Irwin's fist flew through the air. If Caleb hadn't dodged quickly, he would have taken that solid punch right in his face. Natalie clearly heard the commotion at the door. When she saw Irwin's eyes were filled with hostility, her mind was shaken! The moment their eyes met, the crimson eyes of the man made Natalie's heart leap into her throat. Irwin had always been a man who kept his emotions in check. But what he had done just now… Had he been about to hit Caleb? Irwin strode to Natalie's side and reached out to her. At that moment, Natalie's eyes couldn't help but flicker with uncertainty. "Why are you here?" The next moment, she felt a sharp pain in her wrist. "Ugh!" Natalie was startled by Irwin's sudden, forceful actions. Her heart raced for a moment, then quickly returned to normal. She shook off the man's hand. "Let go of me!" He didn't let go. Instead, the man's grip tightened. Natalie winced, and a cold sweat broke out on her forehead from the pain. "Irwin, let her go!" Caleb had realized the situation and understood why Irwin had appeared here at this moment. Irwin had misunderstood! Regardless of the circumstances, Irwin was Natalie's husband in name. Tonight, Caleb and Natalie had dinner together, and then they entered a hotel room. It was something no man could endure. Irwin had never lost control like this before, except back then. And now, he was losing control over Natalie once again!

A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 693-Natalie was led out of the tower in a daze by Irwin!

In the car, she keenly felt the coldness and danger emanating from the man.

Dylan was driving. At this moment, if Irwin had been driving, they would probably be speeding past the other cars like the wind!

Dylan could also sense the ominous atmosphere surrounding Irwin.

After a long silence, Irwin finally spoke, "Why him?"

Natalie raised an eyebrow.

In a cold voice, she replied, "Why not?"

"Natalie!" The man's tone grew sterner.

Such a gloomy atmosphere caused even Dylan, who was driving ahead, to flinch. Everyone could feel the car slightly veering off course.

Natalie looked at Irwin. "Did you really take our marriage seriously?"

Her words held a hint of sarcasm.

Irwin fell silent. Upon hearing Natalie's words, his already somber expression darkened even more.

Natalie continued, "You really took it seriously, huh?"

Her tone was even more mocking.

Her words implied that she had never taken their marriage seriously from the beginning.

In the cramped space, the already icy atmosphere became even colder due to Natalie's response.

The sound of a match being struck, followed by the flames igniting, filled the air.

The man lit a cigarette and took several deep drags, filling the previously clear air with thick smoke.

With the window partially down, cold air rushed in, momentarily diluting the smell.

Neither of them spoke.

Undoubtedly, the topic at hand was heavy for them. Whenever this topic arose, Irwin was always enraged.

When Caleb opened the door in his robe, no one knew what kind of impact the scene had on Irwin's heart.

All rational thought escaped his mind at that time.

As they neared Maple Peak, Irwin finally spoke in a restrained tone, "Natalie, how much longer?"

He had enough of this…!

Natalie retorted, "What? It's just the beginning, and you can't handle it already?"

What were their feelings when they imposed all that on her back then?

Irwin thought he was retaliating against Cedric, and that it was a way to scheme against him. Yet, Natalie was the one who endured all the pain.

Did he ever consider letting her off?

No!

Obviously not. No matter what pain Natalie was enduring then, Irwin never stopped.

"When Cedric personally sent me to prison, didn't you think that was enough?"

Irwin fell silent.

Too much… it was all too much!

The grievances piled onto Natalie were too numerous.

What was accumulated resentment? It was those countless injuries that piled up. It wasn't just one or two matters that happened in just a few days. It was countless things that exceeded human endurance, stacking up one by one.

"So, will you keep doing this?" The man looked at Natalie with an imposing and dangerous gaze.

Natalie raised her eyebrows as she looked at Irwin, noticing the hidden resentment in his eyes.

She smirked and said, "What? Is this all it takes for you to want to kill me?"

Indeed, Irwin now truly seemed to want to harm Natalie. In fact, when she had given him that eerie smile earlier, he knew that things wouldn't be simple upon returning to Simeria.

He had no idea what awaited him.

Back then, Irwin probably never imagined facing such a situation.

"Why does it have to be Caleb out of so many people?" Irwin roared with restrained anger.

"Because I like him? Caleb is a good man," Natalie replied.

It was obvious how Natalie felt about Caleb.

Irwin fell silent.

A good person?

Caleb?!

Was she really that certain?

"Do you trust him that much?" Irwin practically hissed every word through clenched teeth as he stared intently at Natalie.

"He's more reliable than you guys," Natalie asserted.

Indeed. In Natalie's mind, Caleb was far more reliable than Irwin and Cedric. At least he wouldn't spend a decade plotting against someone. At least he wouldn't treat others like mere shadows.

But when Natalie confidently uttered those words, it struck Irwin's heart painfully. Perhaps this was what Cedric meant when he said they had no way out between them.

But did Irwin have a way out now?

This woman seemed heartless.

"Do you know his assistant is pregnant? She's pregnant with his child! Do you really think such a scumbag is reliable?"

Irwin's words hit Natalie like a brick.

Natalie fell silent, meeting Irwin's gaze. After all, such words would never have come out of Irwin's mouth before.

But now… what was this?

Did he really just say that?

A scumbag?!

He was really saying anything to keep Natalie away from Caleb now.

"I know."

"You know?"

"He said he didn't want that child. He said he'll give me a good future. Isn't that good?"

Was he angry? Hah!

Irwin wanted to strike her with this?

Ridiculous!

Undoubtedly, Natalie won this round.

Seeing Irwin's visibly darkening face and how he trembled with anger, she felt a rare sense of satisfaction.

People said that in matters of the heart, whoever cared more was the loser. She had lost completely in front of Cedric once.

And now, how could Natalie possibly be sincere about these matters? novelbin "So you insist on being with him?" Irwin trembled with anger.

He had always been good at controlling his emotions, but now, his emotions were like a wild beast unleashed.

Dylan felt the uncontrollable rage emanating from Irwin and was shocked!

Natalie… When did she become so important to Irwin that he had difficulty controlling his emotions?

"Natalie!" Irwin almost spat the words out.

"I think I still have that right to choose, don't I?"

The right to choose?!

It was almost laughable. For a long time, Natalie had never truly had the right to choose anything about herself.

Now, it was a rare occurrence.

Irwin's eyes were burning with anger. "Do you know that you're becoming like Isabella?"

Isabella?

Back then, Isabella was the most painful presence in her and Cedric's world. Now, Irwin was saying she was becoming like Isabella?

Natalie's already somber expression darkened even further.

"No, it's not the same!"

"You're destroying the relationship between Caleb and Yvonne, do you know that?"

Wasn't she just like Isabella now?

A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 694-Such words were not supposed to come out of Irwin's mouth, so why could he say such things now?

Natalie laughed!

She laughed because Irwin was shaking in anger.

She was laughing…!

Irwin was also furious. After all, men couldn't tolerate having what was theirs violated by anyone or anything, could they?

"There was a ghost between Cedric and Isabella! Caleb will make things clear with Yvonne. How can you compare our situations?"

It wasn't the same!

Back then, Cedric was constantly entangled with Isabella while still holding onto Natalie…!

That was the most distressing part.

The key point was that there were no such feelings between Natalie and Caleb. So, Natalie spoke in a justified manner.

It was a reckless and irresponsible story that Natalie had made up.

Irwin was really having trouble breathing from anger! He had never experienced anything like this in his novelbin life…!

These moments were usually reserved for Cedric, where Irwin would helplessly watch him endure blow after blow.

Cedric was usually the one in this state, but now…!

Natalie was throwing all these retaliations back at him!

"You…" At this moment, Irwin looked at Natalie's indifferent demeanor and really didn't know what to say to her.

After a long while, Irwin finally said, "Leave him, Nat. Don't force my hand!"

His statement was heavy and dangerous.

Natalie sensed the threat in the man's words. She looked at Irwin and said teasingly, "What if I don't?"

Nobody had spoken to Irwin like this, so Natalie was undoubtedly challenging Irwin's extremes and bottom line. When the man looked at her again, there was endless danger in his eyes.

Irwin asked, "What do you think I would do?"

What would he do? A man who could scheme against someone for ten years showed just how extreme his character could be.

"Are you threatening me?" Natalie asked.

"I don't want…"

No, he didn't want this.

He hadn't expected this situation before, nor had he anticipated that Natalie would prepare such a major "gift" for him upon her return to Simeria.

So, what was this now?

"You better stop thinking about it."

Natalie's tone was dark, and the danger within it became more evident. After a moment, she added, "If anything happens to him, I won't let you off the hook!"

"So, you're threatening me for Caleb's sake?" Irwin asked.

When he spoke, his tone was calm. However, anyone could tell what lied beneath those words.

"Yes," Natalie affirmed.

This feeling… was hurt, right?

Irwin was feeling hurt right now because of Natalie's words.

Yes! He clearly felt the pain of being torn apart inside. It was a pain he had never expected to experience.

However, Natalie was completely indifferent to him. There was no warmth or concern in her gaze for him.

There was only endless coldness.

• Somehow, they managed to make it to Maple Peak without further incident. "I don't live here!" Natalie stated. "It's late, don't go back," Irwin said. "Do I need to remind you why we're married, Irwin?" Natalie's tone was icy. "I don't need reminding. I'm well aware," Irwin replied. There was more than restraint in his tone. Dylan got out of the car and stood a short distance away, watching the two. If it weren't for Irwin's deep affection and persistence, could he endure this emotion? Perhaps, even with Blair, Irwin never showed such patience! It was no wonder Cedric stopped interfering with Irwin and Natalie when he decided to let go of her in the end! Wasn't Irwin treating Natalie sincerely now? It was because he was sincere that everything that happened tonight was so hard to bear. Irwin turned around and gave Natalie a meaningful look. "I'll be leaving tomorrow." Irwin had completely suppressed his emotions throughout the journey, leaving only his endless helplessness towards Natalie. "Is she here?" Natalie asked, referring to Rebecca. Irwin hesitated. Seeing Irwin's reaction, Natalie smiled. "Hah…!" Irwin knew what Rebecca had done to her previously, and he knew what Natalie thought of the older woman. So, what was he doing? "I really don't know what kind of deal you've made with him!" Natalie said. Was it part of his plans? That even Cedric's mother was involved now? And it seemed like he got along well with Rebecca. Natalie really had no words for this situation. Irwin took a deep breath and said, "Just for one night!" "Do you think I can coexist in the same space as her?" Natalie asked sharply. Even when she was married to Cedric and had endured so much for him, she never stayed overnight at the Johnson Manor. Not once. In Natalie's world, regardless of the disparity in status or how much she tried to please others… Natalie had her limits. She had her own uncompromising standards. "You can't treat her like this!" Irwin said firmly. "What are you saying?" Was he serious? He had been saying the same thing countless times since last night. Why couldn't she? She didn't understand why Irwin was saying such things. Irwin's gaze intensified as he continued staring at Natalie. At this point, whenever the topic of Rebecca arose, there was no way they could agree on anything. Natalie turned around. "Mr. Warren, please take me back." With that, Natalie headed straight to the car. When Dylan saw this, he looked at Irwin uneasily, especially when Natalie had already gotten into the car. It was obvious he was stuck between a rock and a hard place. When Dylan didn't follow her into the car, Natalie opened the door and got out. "It's okay, I can walk back. I wouldn't want to inconvenience you, Mr. Warren." Wim that, sne started walking out ot me area. As she walked, she remarked, "When I couldn't see, nobody gave me trouble. Now thai I can see, I can't even ask Tor help?" Irwin's chest Telt even tighter upon hearing Natalie's words. He couldn't help but stiffen. "Dylan," Irwin called. "Yes, sir?" "Take her back," Irwin instructed. He realized that regardless oT what happened, Natalie would leave tonight… Because Rebecca was here.

A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 695-Inside the car, Dylan looked at Natalie with concern. He had heard every word of their conversation earlier in the car, and he knew it was Natalie's retaliation against Irwin.

Previously, waves had been stirred up in Wexford. Now, it was Irwin's turn to deal with the aftermath.

Natalie didn't intend to let anything slide.

Dylan cautiously said, "The relationship between Mr. Frazier and Mr. Spencer is quite special. I hope you can consider this matter carefully before making a decision."

Clearly, it was a reminder to Natalie that some things shouldn't be taken too far.

After all, Irwin and Caleb have been friends for so many years. What did she intend to do if something were to happen on Natalie's end?

"Mr. Warren, you don't need to worry about these matters."

Caleb knew the current relationship between her and Irwin. If he could directly approach her despite that, there was nothing Natalie needed to be concerned about.

Dylan furrowed his brows at Natalie's words. "Mr. Frazier is actually a pitiful man in this situation. Do you have to go this far?"

In terms of emotions, at least from Dylan's perspective, Irwin was the one who had been hurt.

"He's pitiful? Mr. Warren, are you joking?"

Irwin was pitiful?

If he was pitiful after all he had done, then no one else in this world could be described as pitiful!

"In fact, Ms. Russell isn't as important as you think," Dylan added.

"Mr. Warren!" Natalie's tone grew stern, indicating she didn't want to continue discussing this topic.

Blair wasn't as important as she thought?

If Blair wasn't important, why did Irwin scheme for ten years?

If Blair wasn't important, why did Cedric use Natalie as a substitute for her?

It all boiled down to Natalie's lack of importance, while Blair was significant, at least in Irwin and Cedric's minds.

When he heard the change in Natalie's tone, Dylan understood that there was no point in saying anything further. For Natalie, those memories weighed too heavily. The issues that stemmed from them were far too tangled up, and it was impossible to resolve them.

Dylan dropped Natalie off at Lotus Villa.

When Heather saw Natalie return, she approached her with concern. "What's going on between you and Mr. Spencer?"

It was obvious that Caleb had moved quickly.

Now, the whole of Simeria was whispering that Natalie and Irwin's marriage had come about undoubtedly because of Blair.

Every woman had a bottom line, and they wouldn't allow anyone to trample over it.

Rumors were rampant that Irwin and Natalie would surely divorce. After all, such a reason for marriage wouldn't hold firmly.novelbin The more intense part of the rumors was that Caleb was already waiting. He was even willing to accept Natalie and her ex-husband's daughter!

"Oh, Mom."

"Nat, this…"

Heather's head was pounding now. She was completely unable to understand what was going on.

This was truly…!

Natalie cut off Heather's chaotic thoughts. "It's not what you think it is. I'm exhausted. I'm going to bed."

"N-not what I think? Then what is it?"

Heather was completely confused.

What was happening here?

There better not be another terrible situation awaiting them!

Her mind was about to explode. She couldn't believe that things had come to this.

The rumors now…

It was easy to imagine how intense the scene would be when it unfolded…! - Meanwhile, Irwin had clearly seen the gossip circulating on the internet. With a sharp thud, he slammed his phone on the desk, his eyes flashing with a dark glint!

When Dylan brought Natalie back, he felt the anger in Irwin's actions.

He approached Irwin. "Sir."

"Did you drop her off?"

"Yes, sir."

"Is Caleb still staying there?"

"Yes, sir."

As soon as Dylan finished speaking, Irwin rose from his seat. There was an intense air of danger so palpable that Dylan's heart clenched in response.

Just as Irwin was about to step forward, Dylan interjected, "Perhaps there's a misunderstanding in this matter. After all, the reports circulating are from gossip sites."

What was a gossip site?

It was a place where unconfirmed news circulated, and nobody knew if it was true or false.

Irwin clenched his fists. At that moment, he could only hope for what Dylan said to be true. Yet, his mind was flooded with images of Caleb answering the door in his robe.

"It's late now. Let's discuss this tomorrow," Dylan suggested.

Natalie had only just met with Caleb today, yet the gossip sites had already exploded with news.

Clearly, there was someone behind the scenes orchestrating this. But who? And what was their motive? Could it be related to the Entes family? And why involve Caleb?

With so many questions, they couldn't afford to act rashly.

"You're dismissed for now," Irwin said, his voice heavy with suppressed emotions.

Dylan nodded and left. After spending so much time with Irwin, he knew that if Irwin could contain his emotions like this, there would be no immediate action tonight. - That night, Natalie peacefully slept as if nothing had happened. However, Irwin lay awake and was unable to sleep.

His plans to return to Wexford tomorrow were now postponed.

At breakfast, Natalie glanced at the time and reminded Luna, "Luna, hurry and finish your breakfast.

Once you're done, we're leaving. You told Mommy you didn't want to be late yesterday, remember?"

Stephen and Clyde were both not around. Natalie accompanied Luna to the early education class in the morning as usual. In the afternoon, she went to the studio. However, just as she started work, she received a message on her phone.

[Orchid Bay, 3 o'clock!] Natalie remembered the message about delivering the money yesterday.

She replied, [Account details!] However, after waiting for a full ten minutes, she received no reply again.

"This person…!"

Why were they so stubborn? Did it mean they only accepted cash and absolutely refused transfers?

What kind of eccentric person was this?

Natalie picked up the landline and dialed an extension.

The call was answered promptly, "Yes, Ms. Walker?"

"Come in," she instructed her assistant.

After hanging up, her assistant, Emily, quickly entered the room. "Ms. Walker, you wanted to see me?"

Natalie handed over a card and the invoice to her assistant. "Go with Lawrence and deliver this to Orchid Bay according to the address on the invoice."

There was only one household in Orchid Bay. Natalie didn't know who it was, but whoever she could meet at Orchid Bay was definitely affluent.

Emily glanced at the amount on the invoice, and her eyes widened.

"T-that much?"

"Is there a problem?" Natalie raised an eyebrow.

Emily looked at Natalie, her eyes instantly filled with emotion. "Do you… really trust me?"

Natalie fell silent.

What kind of question was that?

In Emily's view, the studio had only been open for a short time, and they hadn't worked together for long.

Yet, the CEO trusted her with that much money…!

Instantly, she was moved!

A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 696-Natalie didn't think too much about it. She smiled, and a hint of chill flashed in her eyes instantly.

"Would you dare run off with it?"

Emily was instantly frightened by Natalie's gaze!

Of course not!

After all, all of Natalie's assistants had heard about Natalie's background. They were now taking orders from Regal Horizons International, and Natalie was the former CEO.

If anyone wanted to survive in Simeria, who would dare to easily deceive her?! - Two hours later, Emily and Lawrence returned, carrying a pile of money with them.

Natalie frowned. "What's this?!"

"Their security kicked us out when they saw us!"

Natalie's eyes twitched when she heard Emily's words.

What was going on? What kind of person was the other party?

Undoubtedly, this had left Natalie somewhat confused.

Just then, her phone vibrated.

Natalie picked up her phone and glanced at it. When she saw the message on it, she almost fainted.

[If you don't come tomorrow, the lawyer will come to see you!] Was this a threat?

No… what exactly did he want?!

Was he implying that she had to cover his car repair expenses and apologize to him in person?

Natalie found it hard to breathe because she had never encountered such a person before.

And the more she encountered such people, the more Natalie wanted to end things quickly. She quickly replied to the message.

[Are you still in Orchid Bay? I'll come right away!] She was probably scared that the person would pester her more, so she wanted to resolve this quickly.

Even if it meant apologizing, she would do it!

After all, she had crashed into him while making a phone call, and it was all caught on camera.

There was no escaping from that, right?

Soon, there was a reply.

It was just one word, [Yes!] Good, he was there.

Natalie stood up. "Lawrence."

"Yes, Miss."

The sturdy man stepped forward.

Natalie said, "Come with me."

The other party didn't seem like a good person, so it was better to bring Lawrence along.

Lawrence nodded. "Understood."

Natalie put on her coat and picked up the money. She threw it to Lawrence, who accurately caught it.

Then, the two of them left together.

Originally, Natalie was quite busy today. But with the current situation, she couldn't afford to let her guard down.

When encountering such a person, it was better to handle things quickly to avoid more troubles. - Half an hour later, Natalie and Lawrence arrived at Orchid Bay. This time, the security didn't stop them, and the two of them smoothly entered.

There was even an amiable butler respectfully waiting for her at the door. He was dressed in a standard uniform that indicated he was working for the Entes family.

So, Natalie hadn't been mistaken that day…?

Was it really the Entes family's third son, Austin Entes?!

No, this couldn't be!

The butler led Natalie and Lawrence through a series of twists and turns, finally stopping in front of a mansion. novelbin Then, the butler turned to Natalie and said, "Do you really want this gentleman to come in with you?"

"What do you mean?" Natalie's heart instantly jumped to her throat.

The butler smiled kindly. However, there was clearly an underlying coldness and danger in that smile.

The butler said, "There are things inside that he shouldn't see. If he really goes in, he may not leave here alive!"

Natalie and Lawrence silently exchange a glance. At that moment, Natalie clearly caught the coldness and danger in Lawrence's eyes.

He grabbed Natalie's wrist. "In that case, let's go back."

"Ms. Jarvis." The butler suddenly straightened up, and all the amiability on his face disappeared in that instant. It was replaced entirely by seriousness!

Although Natalie had changed her surname in the Jarvis family records, those who knew her still called her Ms. Walker.

The butler had addressed her in such a serious manner. Natalie knew that with such a powerful family behind her, she naturally had obligations that came with her identity.

Her expression turned more serious. "Then you should let me know who exactly is waiting for me inside!"

"Don't worry, since you're here, you will naturally leave unharmed. Our master just has some matters to discuss with you, Ms. Jarvis."

The butler still didn't say who it was!

However, the answer was becoming more apparent to Natalie.

That day, she hadn't been mistaken! It really was… the rumored third lord of the Entes family, Austin!

He was rumored to be a fool, but judging by her current situation, it seemed that the rumor wasn't true!

Natalie looked at Lawrence. "Wait for me here."

"Miss…!"

"Don't worry, they wouldn't dare!" Natalie said confidently.

Perhaps the entire Entes family didn't have the courage to act against her at this moment, right? After all, there were some prices they couldn't afford to pay.

Lawrence's eyes shimmered with deep concern, but he still nodded slightly. Natalie followed the butler inside.

The building felt special on the outside, and the interior decoration showcased the owner's discerning taste in every detail.

The butler led Natalie straight through the lobby to the dining room.

At this moment, Natalie realized it was already dinner time after all the twists and turns she had gone through. In the dining room, a man sat at the head of the long table. He exuded an unmistakable air of elegance and nobility.

Such an aura definitely didn't belong to a fool.

The butler stepped forward, "Lord Austin, Ms. Jarvis is here!"

Natalie was silent. When the butler addressed the man, her heart had leaped to her throat.

It really was the Lord Austin!

He… He deceived everyone.

What kind of life had he lived these years?

Natalie had heard of the hardships he had gone through!

But now?

The man before her seemed to be a completely different person from the one rumored. His refined features and distinctly artistic contours revealed a man of noble bearing. It was as if his sophistication extended even to the texture of his skin!

"Ms. Jarvis, please," the butler gestured respectfully.

Natalie approached. The butler pulled out the chair to the right of Austin, and Natalie stood nervously in place!

She took a deep breath and said, "I'm here to pass you the money. I've prepared the amount according to the invoices. Would you like to check?"

Her words implied she wouldn't be joining him for dinner!

Only a few would dare to eat this dinner casually with him, right?

The butler hesitated.

As soon as she finished speaking, the man at the table looked at Natalie with deep, profound eyes.

Natalie had to admit that the Entes family's genes were truly powerful.

Though Malcolm was known to be a ruthless man, he was so handsome!

And now, there was Austin…

Natalie felt he was even more handsome than Malcolm.

The man's long eyelashes were the envy of many women. They were visible even from afar, indicating their thickness.

"Do you think that I care about that small sum of money, Ms. Jarvis?"

Austin's gaze was profound, and there was a hint of teasing in his tone, as if he were joking about how naive Natalie was.

Natalie fell silent, and her face darkened instantly.

A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 697- In the end, Natalie sat opposite Austin, and the atmosphere... was quiet!

Yet, it exuded an intangible sense of oppression.

Looking at Austin's cold and piercing gaze, Natalie asked, "Lord Austin, what do you want?"

Previously, when he persistently demanded cash, she already sensed that something was amiss…!

Before she returned to Simeria, everyone who conveyed information to her hinted that Simeria was not a simple place. Even her marriage to Irwin happened because of the things happening in Simeria.

But she never expected this confrontation to come so quickly!

"Ms. Jarvis, you're a smart person. What do you think I want?"

"At this moment, I can't provide whatever you want, Lord Austin!"

Like all members of the Jarvis family, Natalie was straightforward in her refusal when facing such a situation.

As she finished speaking, the man across from her looked at her, and his lips curled into a smile.

That smile… was cold and dangerous.

Natalie's heart was already in her throat, but her face remained calm!

"I know what your marriage with Mr. Frazier is all about!"

He knew?

Even if he did, so what?

"Regardless of what it's about, I am currently married to him." Natalie's tone tightened.

There was a stern glint in her eyes, as if reminding Austin of the situation.

"Pfft…!" The man laughed sarcastically!

Natalie's already troubled expression grew colder at Austin's mockery.

"Do you know why the Jarvis family has never had any cooperation or contact with the Entes family all these years in Simeria?"

Did she know?

No, she didn't!

She only knew that regardless of what had happened in Simeria over the years, Stephen had always avoided the Entes family.

To put it bluntly, no matter what happened, Stephen's first move was always to avoid everything.

And no matter what happened over the years in Simeria, the Entes family always kept themselves out of it!

Austin's gaze grew even deeper, and at this moment, that depth exerted pressure on Natalie.

Natalie took several deep breaths but couldn't suppress the heaviness in her chest.

The two locked eyes and neither said anything more. Just as Natalie thought Austin would tell her the reason, the man changed the topic.

He said, "Divorce Irwin."

Natalie fell silent. At his words, her mind went blank! Natalie's hands clenched into fists at the man's commanding tone, and she felt a bit anxious.

At this moment, even looking at Austin was somewhat dangerous.

From this exchange, Natalie could see what the situation was like for the Entes family now.

She thought she was utterly uninvolved with them, but she was wrong!

While the Jarvis family appeared to be detached from the situation at the moment, it wasn't as simple as it seemed.

"Lord Austin, you shouldn't go too far!" Natalie said tersely.

Austin's gaze became sharper after she finished speaking, as if it could pierce through one's heart!

Natalie had never seen such a gaze before. She had never seen someone at such a young age possess such depth and sharpness. It showed how formidable the Entes family truly was.

And he…!

It wasn't just his eyes. His whole demeanor was profound. Otherwise, how could he have been perceived as a fool by everyone for these years?

The ups and downs of the Entes family over the years were not just limited to a few individuals. Those who remained standing now were extraordinarily capable!

Now, Natalie realized that pretending to be foolish might also be a skill.

Suddenly, he handed her a file.

"You…"

"Take this and give it to your father!"

"What is this?" Natalie asked.

"After your father reads it, he'll know whether you should divorce Irwin or not!"

Natalie fell silent, and she felt suffocated! It didn't matter how her marriage with Irwin came about. At this moment, she felt this man was terrifying.

How could he…?

At this moment, Natalie's gaze towards Austin was sharp. "Do they all know?"

Yes! After all these years of being perceived as a fool, did the remaining members of the Entes family know?

"I advise you to see what your father has to say first, hmm?" The man's tone was calm, yet it exuded endless danger.

In the end, Natalie somehow made her way out of Orchid Bay. On the way back, Natalie's chest tightened even more as she watched the scenery outside rapidly grow further from them.

It was chaos!

Simeria already gave off a sense of chaos, especially after Robert had passed away. Everything seemed on the brink of eruption.

At such a critical moment, Stephen still firmly remained independent and didn't have the intention to get involved. But after meeting Austin today, Natalie had a strong feeling that things weren't as straightforward as they seemed!

In any environment, it's not just about what one wanted, but what one could actually achieve!

Watching Lawrence about to drive the car towards the studio, Natalie thought for a moment and said, "Let's head straight home."

Undoubtedly, after the encounter with Austin, Natalie had no intention of going to work anymore. It was clear she wanted to see Stephen as soon as possible.

Anyway, Clyde was at the company. So, that meant Stephen was often at home.

Lawrence glanced at her with concern and handed her a bottle of water.

"Thanks," Natalie said. She took the water and drank half the bottle, feeling slightly relieved.

Back at Lotus Villa, Natalie saw Heather with Luna. Luna had grown a lot, especially under Heather's careful attention.

Luna looked healthier than ever these days.

When Luna saw Natalie, she ran towards her with her short legs. "Mommy!"

Natalie lifted Luna and held her in her arms. At that moment, the soft body easily calmed her restless heart.

Heather approached Natalie and said, "You don't look too good. Is something wrong?"

Natalie shook her head. "It's nothing!"

The family had long been accustomed to not letting Heather know about anything that happened outside, regardless of what it was.

It wasn't just Stephen. Even Natalie and Clyde were like this towards her. Subconsciously, they were extremely protective towards Heather.

"Where's Dad?"

"He's in the study. He took a call earlier. He didn't look too happy when he went in. He hasn't come out since."

"Okay, I'll go see him."

Knowing that Stephen took a call and went in looking unhappy made Natalie's heart tighten even more.

A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 698-Since Robert's death, who in Simeria could truly stay out of its affairs?

Although the Jarvis family had been relatively quiet lately, Natalie realized how terrifying the lurking dangers truly were after encountering Austin.

When Natalie entered the study, Stephen looked visibly relieved at her return.

"You should stay quiet at home for the next few days and avoid going to the studio," he said.

"Okay." Natalie obediently nodded.

Clearly, Stephen had the final say in everything right now.

She handed the file to Stephen.

Stephen frowned. "Is this from Lord Austin?"

Natalie fell silent.

It looked like Stephen was already aware of this!

Natalie recalled Heather mentioned that Stephen had taken a call before this. It must have been Austin, right?

Natalie nodded in response to Stephen's question.

Stephen's eyes flashed with silent sharpness as he opened the file and skimmed through its contents.

Though the file wasn't thick, Stephen's face darkened as he went through the pages.

When he reached the final page…

Slam!

Stephen slammed the file onto the desk, and the air around him was so intense that Natalie could clearly feel it. Regardless of what had happened before, Stephen had always suppressed his emotions around Heather and Natalie.

But now…!

On her way home, Natalie hadn't opened the file to see its contents because she still recalled how terrifying Austin had been. Now, witnessing Stephen's reaction, she knew it couldn't be anything good.

She moved to pick up the file to see for herself, but the next moment, Stephen's hand landed on it.

"Don't read it," he said.

Dad." Natalie's tone was tight.

She regretted not reading it on the way back. Now, more than ever, she wanted to know what was inside.

Austin had made everyone perceive him as a fool for years. This showed that he shouldn't be underestimated. Each member of the Entes family was formidable.

"You should leave for now," Stephen said, his eyes filled with worry.

Natalie glanced at Stephen, her eyes filled with concern. But ultimately, she nodded. "Okay."

However, as she turned to leave, Stephen stopped her. "What did he say to you?"

He was referring to Austin!

When she heard that question, Natalie couldn't help but feel that Austin was incredibly rude. She had never encountered a person like him before.

Natalie turned back, her brow furrowing slightly as she said to Stephen, "He asked me to divorce Irwin…"

Before she could finish, Stephen's already grim expression grew even darker. His eyes shimmered with an endless chill.

"Dad!" Natalie exclaimed.

"You should leave," Stephen said.

Natalie wanted to say more, but seeing the oppressive aura emanating from Stephen, she nodded.

What was happening now?

Previously, even if the Entes family wanted to form an alliance with the Jarvis family, they would have taken a softer approach! Even Malcolm, under similar circumstances, didn't act like this.

And now Austin, the rumored fool, had…!

What had he done?

Had he openly coerced the Jarvis family?

Thinking of that man's sinister gaze, Natalie's heart tightened.

Things had changed!

Simeria was truly undergoing a transformation. Could the Jarvis family really stay out of it this time?

Clearly, no matter what had happened before, it seemed unlikely now.

As she exited the study, she saw Clyde coming up the stairs. He exuded a cold aura, indicating that something had happened outside.

When Clyde noticed Natalie, his demeanor softened. However, she could still sense something was off.

Clyde checked the time and asked, "When did you come back?"

"Not too long ago," Natalie replied.

"Did you see that person?"

"Who?" After asking this, Natalie realized who Clyde was referring to, especially seeing his somber expression.

She knew he was talking about Austin.

Having seen Austin in Orchid Bay, she knew he wasn't the fool he had pretended to be all these years.

Natalie realized that the situation in Simeria was changing. Seeing Clyde return now, she guessed he had received a call from Stephen.

Natalie nodded. "Yes."

"It wasn't like I wanted to go…"

And before going, she had already realized that there was a possibility it might be Austin who was waiting for her. But given his cunning, the fact that he had chosen to meet her today in such a forceful manner was a sign of impending changes in Simeria's dynamics.

So whether she went or not, the current situation wouldn't change.

"You should accompany Luna," Clyde said as he walked past her. But just as they passed each other, Natalie grabbed Clyde's wrist.

He stopped and glanced sideways. "What is it?"

"Do you think we… can withdraw from Simeria?

She was talking about the Jarvis family and the entire Regal Horizons International. novelbin As she spoke, the atmosphere in the corridor became tense.

Undoubtedly, after meeting Austin today and sensing some necessary connections between the Entes family and the Jarvis family, Natalie knew that until the Entes family's situation settled completely, the Jarvis family probably couldn't stay out of it completely.

So, she thought of… leaving!

Simeria was too chaotic!

No one knew what would happen next, and she wanted to ensure the safety of everyone in the Jarvis family. She wanted to keep them out of this chaotic situation.

Clyde frowned. "Do you think it's possible?"

Possible? What kind of entity was Regal Horizons International? And what kind of existence was the Jarvis family in Simeria?

She thought she could run away when things went wrong?!

How naive!

"I…" Natalie began.

"Enough, this isn't something you should worry about," Clyde reassured her, gently patting her head.

That warm palm and comforting touch warmed Natalie's heart.

At this moment, Natalie's restless heart seemed to find solace.

Perhaps because she had experienced too many things in her life, her first thought now was absolute withdrawal when such things happened.

Clyde's answer made her understand that the Jarvis family… was different from her as an individual.

As she looked back and saw Clyde's chilling figure, bitterness spread in Natalie's heart

A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 699-Since coming over from Yonwood City, Isaac was often hy Natalie's side. Once, Isaac had been at odds with her because of his fiancee.

But now…

After a thorough examination, he said, "You've recovered well, hut since it was a major surgery, you still need to take good care of yourself."

After all, recovering one's sight through eye surgery was not an easy feat!

There was profound meaning in Isaac's words.

However, Natalie looked at Isaac with confusion. Clearly, she detected the deliberate bitterness suppressed in his tone.

"Of course," Natalie replied.

After all, she had experienced what it felt like to be in complete darkness in both lifetimes. She fully understood the despair, especially in this lifetime!

The despair she felt was a thousand times worse than in her previous life.

It turns out that a woman experienced life completely differently before and after she became a mother!

In this life, just the thought of not being able to watch her child grow up suffocated her! So, now that she had regained her sight, she naturally needed to take good care of herself.

"Natalie."

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, Isaac looked at Natalie with a deep gaze and asked, "Do you really not care about him at all?"

Natalie glanced sideways. She naturally knew who Isaac was referring to at this moment.

His tone was tense!

Natalie took a deep breath. "Do you think I should care about him?"

At this moment, Natalie's tone was unpleasant. Like every other time when Cedric's name came up, she was always icy! novelbin It made one truly understand what the meaning of cold was.

Isaac never knew that a woman could be so devoid of warmth when she became cold and uncaring, and he was experiencing it now!

"Such a major event happened in Wexford! Do you really…?"

"I'm not even curious about it. Why should I care?" Natalie coldly interrupted Isaac before he could finish his sentence.

Isaac fell silent. He was clearly stunned by Natalie's words.

What happened in Wexford was a significant matter. Yet, she wasn't curious at all?

It made sense! So far, regardless of what happened in Wexford, someone always told her about it.

But as far as Natalie was concerned, she never bothered asking about it first. She didn't even ask anyone from her family about what was going on in Wexford.

It was as if it didn't matter to her at all.

Isaac looked at Natalie in disbelief.

He couldn't believe it…!

Cedric and Natalie used to have such a great relationship, and now, they were silent about each other to this extent.

Natalie looked at Isaac and smiled. "Didn't you see with your own eyes how we ended up like this?

Why would you still ask such questions?"

Her smile, at this moment, was so glaring!

How did they end up like this?

When Isaac had returned to Verde City back then, Isabella was already at Cedric's side. Isaac's eyes flickered with endless coldness when he thought of that woman.

"Do you still remember?"

"What?"

"That night at Elegance Bay!"

Isaac fell silent. At her words, Isaac's face turned uncontrollably pale. That night at Elegance Bay, which was also the night she had been thrown into the detention center…

What had he been doing there?

In an instant, Isaac understood which night Natalie was referring to.

"He told you, didn't he?"

"Natalie!"

"He wanted you to remove the child yourself!"

Isaac fell silent.

The child… Luna!

Luna had always been a very painful issue between Natalie and Cedric. Whenever Luna was mentioned, it was too painful even to breathe.

"Natalie…!"

Isaac wanted to say something, but there was nothing he could say at this moment. Seeing Natalie's indifferent demeanor, Isaac naturally understood what had led this once gentle woman to become so cold.

"With that has happened, how do you expect me to be curious? How do you expect me to care?"

Natalie wished everything about Cedric would never appear in her life again! So when that man disappeared from Wexford, Natalie only felt relieved!

Who cared where he went? Regardless of how many people worried about him, it didn't matter to her.

It was as if, without Cedric's presence, her world became quiet.

"No matter what happened between you two, he…"

Once again, Natalie ruthlessly cut off Isaac's words, "Isaac, are you going to say that he loves me?"

Isaac fell silent.

Love?!

Why? Why did the word 'love' sound so cold when she said it?

"You also know Blair, don't you?"

Isaac was once again speechless!

Seeing how the man remained silent, Natalie knew everyone around her knew about Blair and her significance to Cedric.

There was someone who was even more important than Isabella in Cedric's life!

Natalie was the only one who hadn't known! From beginning to the end, everyone kept her in the dark and ensured that she knew nothing.

"With that said, do you still want to say he loves me?"

Love?

The word 'love' undoubtedly weighed heavily between Natalie and Cedric. After everything they had been through, if someone were to tell Natalie now that Cedric loved her…

How ironic was that?!

Thinking about how Cedric was now trapped in eternal darkness, Isaac initially wondered if Natalie was being too heartless.

After all, Cedric was no longer in Wexford, and nobody knew where he was! Nobody knew the despair he faced in the darkness.

Yes, despair…!

When a person was blind and trapped in the darkness, unable to distinguish day from night…

How terrifying was it?

Cedric fell into darkness because of her!

More than that, he had done it to punish himself for the suffering he had caused Natalie to endure.

Yet, Natalie didn't even show a shred of concern.

Wasn't she heartless?

But when Natalie mentioned that night at Elegance Bay and spoke of Blair, it was only the tip of the iceberg of what happened when she and Cedric were together.

Before, how many times…!

When she endured all that darkness and despair, where was Cedric? From what Natalie knew, he was with Isabella.

In Natalie's world, the word 'love' became so ridiculous!

Once, that man had treated her with endless indifference and ruthlessness.

So, why would she care about him now?

A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 700-Isaac left.

Before leaving, he asked Natalie, "Is it that no matter what he does for you, you won't forgive him?"

And how did Natalie respond to Isaac's question?

She said, "There's no forgiveness or anything of the sort between us. There's only goodbye."

At this moment, Natalie sat in the dimly lit room. After a long silence, she bitterly laughed.

"Hah…!"

What would Cedric do for her?

Everything he did for her was because of Blair. The thought of Blair's existence brought Natalie immense pain.

Ten years! It was such a long time…!

Every moment they spent together was intertwined with the shadow of another person.

And Isaac talked about Cedric doing something for Natalie.

What had he done for her?

Looking back at everything Natalie thought Cedric had done for her… it was so ironic and laughable!

Natalie spent an entire afternoon in her room.

However, a groundbreaking event occurred outside. The news of her meeting with the Entes family's third son was announced!

Now, the entire upper echelon of society was speculating if the Jarvis family was really going to form an alliance with the Entes family.

But the subject of this alliance…!

Undoubtedly, the news also included the complete recovery of the Entes family's third son.

Complete recovery?

He was never a fool to begin with!

Bang!

In Maple Peak's study, Irwin slammed his phone fiercely on the table. At this moment, his eyes were filled with intense darkness.

Dylan furrowed his brows and hesitantly began, "Lord Austin is…"

Then, he trailed off, and he looked at Irwin with unease.

Undoubtedly…!

"Hah!"

When Austin's name was mentioned, the chill that was already present in Irwin's demeanor became even colder!

Austin… his acting as a fool was great!

If there was a person in the Entes family whom everyone hadn't guarded against, Austin was the only person who met this criteria.

"A complete recovery, huh?!" Irwin's tone was heavy with sarcasm.

Dylan fell silent!

Natalie was just there today, and then Austin's recovery was announced the same night.

Was it a coincidence, or…!

"It seems the waters of the Entes family are truly murky now."

Actually, they've been murky for a while.

But now, with the sudden announcement of Austin's recovery, the balance that was still maintained after Robert's death might be completely overturned.

"Where is she?" Irwin didn't want to know anything about Austin now.

Dylan replied, "After returning from Orchid Bay, she went straight back to Lotus Villa."

"Hmm."

She was quite obedient!

Undoubtedly, Natalie was probably scared out of her wits after witnessing the scene today.

After all, he was the Entes family's third son, Austin Entes!

He was a figure rumored to have been a fool since birth. Now, thinking back, just how deep was his mother's cunning?

It was all concealed for more than twenty years, and not a single person in the Entes family noticed! - As Irwin said, the waters of the Entes family have become murky!

After Austin's recovery was announced, the Entes family was in a chaotic state.

At Verdant Villa, Bianca frowned when she saw the news. "The third lord…!"

Although she didn't care much about the Entes family's affairs, she had always been engaged in fierce battles with Malcolm.

Indeed!

Before this, Malcolm and Zane seemed to be the most hopeful to succeed the Entes family.

And now?

The Entes family's third son, the rumored fool, suddenly announced his recovery?!

After all these years of foolishness, suddenly…!

Everyone knew now that this so-called "fool" was not as simple as he seemed.

When Zane returned, his gaze was deep, and no one could tell what he was feeling inside. Bianca approached and took his coat.

"Where's Malcolm?" Bianca's tone was tense.

Zane looked at her, brows furrowed. His already deep gaze became even more profound.

"You know?"

"Yeah."

Naturally, everyone knew. Regardless of how big or small Simeria was perceived to be, it was a place where information flowed easily.

It was because everyone knew that there was a slight tension in their hearts.

"Bianca."

"Yes?"

Zane fell silent. His silence made Bianca, who was already tense, even more nervous when she looked at Zane.

"What's wrong?"

"Why do you think my brother suddenly recovered now?"

"It's obvious because he was never a fool to begin with."

That was what the entire Entes family acknowledged now. Zane smiled.

"Why are you laughing?"

"You're right. He was never a fool."

"Then now…?"

Bianca trailed off and looked at Zane anxiously. If Austin had never been a fool, then everything that happened before would be overturned.

At this moment, everything seemed muddied, and no one dared to draw conclusions easily.

"You don't need to worry about these things, okay?"

The man didn't directly answer Bianca's question. Instead, he looked at her reassuringly.

Bianca's heart was momentarily stirred, but instantly, she regained her composure and said, "If we were to talk about who's anxious now, it would be Malcolm, right?"

Indeed. Malcolm had always been the one who seemed to have it all under control. However, with Zane's return and Austin's sudden recovery, his previous control over the situation was completely shattered.

Zane rubbed her head gently but said nothing. Bianca understood Zane's meaning with his comforting gesture. He didn't want her to worry too much.

Originally, they were in a contractual relationship, but now Zane hardly let her know what he was up to.

This time, Bianca wasn't going to be as obedient as she was before. She looked up while in his embrace and asked, "Do you… not trust me?"

"Bianca."

"Alright, I won't say anything more."

Trust?

There shouldn't be trust between them to begin with, right?

Thinking this way, Bianca felt slightly relieved.

She would wait until everything was over.

Now was not the time for these discussions.

After dinner, Bianca and Zane went upstairs together. When they entered the same room, Bianca tensed up almost instantly.

But Zane hugged her from behind and spoke with an extremely seductive tone, "What's wrong? Are you afraid of me?"

"Zane?" Bianca's voice trembled.

But the next moment, she heard him say, "Don't move!"