Chapter 388 Rare Moments of Joy

Of course not!

Right from the start, Natalie knew Malcolm should pray that he never gave Bianca a chance to turn things around.

Otherwise, chaos would ensue in Simeria.

Given the circumstances, Natalie knew persuading Bianca to leave Simeria she did, as Bianca mentioned, she’d have no future and certainly no freedom.

was futile. Even if

Given Malcolm’s intense vendetta against her because of Faye, Bianca would be hunted down no matter where she went.

At that time, the fate awaiting her would be unimaginable.

“Bia,” Natalie murmured, looking at Bianca and feeling the weight of their situation.

Marriage and men were intricate webs. Once trapped, escape might be impossible.

These were things that women should not easily get involved with. Once involved, it would be irreparable and beyond redemption if they made the wrong choice.

“You can’t drink now, right?” Bianca asked as she gently caressed Natalie’s cheek with elegant fingers.

Natalie replied, “Just a little.”

Although it was a celebration for Bianca, she insisted Natalie not overindulge. “How about teal instead of wine tonight? Don’t go home if I don’t get drunk. What do you say?”

A bitter smile crept onto Natalie’s lips as she nodded in agreement. “Deal.”

How long had it been since they had a drink together?

In better times, when Natalie was healthier, they’d indulge whenever Bianea had time. Bianca had once said Natalie’s days with the Johnson family were unbearable and that Natalie needed

an escape.

Otherwise, she would succumb to depression sooner or later.

The villa’s lights shone brightly at night. Natalie adjusted her special glasses to mitigate the harsh lighting.

“Nat, I wish I could tear him apart, you know?” Bianca’s words were slurred, and she was obviously already tipsy.

feel the same,”

the glass. “Bia,

this once, let me enjoy,” Blanca

“Bia,”

own hands!” Bianca grabbed the glass from Natalie and downed the remainder of the wine.

Bianca’s eyes, Natalie said, “When the time comes, I’ll hand you the

best, Nat,”

snuggling closer.

needed someone to understand her and go along with her wishes.

would only darken her

think of leaving if

“Nat.”

“Yes?”

betrayed the sanctity of marriage, manipulating men like Malcolm, They’re both

Natalie remained silent.

Bianca’s talent for hurling insults before. Given her current feelings towards Malcolm, she anticipated

was intoxicated and continued ranting, “That woman dared to question my work! As a lawyer, I uphold fairness and justice in marriage. She was caught

was as if she’d tear Faye apart

“Enough,” Natalie intervened.

the seventh lord agreed to work with

“Because of Frederick?”

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I despise Malcolm! And all those ridiculous rumors! Zane can’t stand him either! He

silent, but she was taken

Rumors?!

Zane as close allies. But Bianca’s revelation suggested deeper secrets that no one on the outside

within the Entes family, it seemed impossible for any of the lords to be on good

was already heavily intoxicated.

servants saw Zane had returned

Natalie and finally asked, “Your

I regain my sight, won’t someone else be plunged into darkness? I can still see

family could arrange her surgery, she hesitated, unwilling

Lord Zane was once my assistant,” Natalie confessed, her voice

words, Zane’s

always aware,” he replied.

was taken aback

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