Chapter 388


    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 l*ps 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 sumb to depression sooner orter.


    The vi’s lights shone brightly at night. Natalie adjusted her special sses 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.


    “I feel the same,” Natalie whispered.


    Holding nca, she gently took away the ss. “Bia, you’ve had enough.”


    “Just this once, let me enjoy,” nca pleaded.


    “Bia,”


    “Nat, just wait. One day, I’ll skin him alive with my own hands!” Bianca grabbed the ss from Natalie


    and downed the remainder of the wine.


    Seeing the fierce determination in Bianca’s eyes, Natalie said, “When the timees, I’ll hand you the


    sharpest de.”


    “You’re the best, Nat,” Bianca mumbled


    snuggling closer.


    Right now, Bianca needed someone to understand her and go along with her wishes.


    Encouraging her to leave would only darken her mood.


    Having seen the pain Bianca had experienced beside Malcolm, Natalie knew Bianca wouldn’t think of


    leaving if she couldn’t drag the man down to hell with her.


    “Nat.”


    “Yes?”


    “Faye is despicable! She betrayed the sanctity of marriage, manipting men like Malcolm, They’re


    both treacherous!” Bianca spat out with disdain.


    Natalie remained silent.


    She had witnessed Bianca’s talent for hurling insults before. Given her current feelings towards


    Malcolm, she anticipated Bianca’s verbal onughts in future confrontations.


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    Bianca was intoxicated and continued ranting, “That woman dared to question my work! As awyer, I


    uphold fairness and justice in marriage. She was caught cheating multiple times, and then she med


    me?!”


    The more Bianca spoke, the more frenzied she became. It was as if she’d tear Faye apart if given the


    chance.


    “Enough,” Natalie intervened.


    “Do you know why the seventh lord agreed to work with me?” Bianca asked.


    “Because of Frederick?”


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    “No, it’s because I despise Malcolm! And all those ridiculous rumors! Zane can’t stand him either! He


    wishes Malcolm were dead!‘


    Natalie was silent, but she was taken aback.


    Rumors?!


    Indeed, the rumors always depicted Malcolm and Zane as close allies. But Bianca’s revtion


    suggested deeper secrets that no one on the outside knew about.


    Given the intricate rtionships within the Entes family, it seemed impossible for any of the lords to be


    on good terms with each other.


    When Zane returned, Bianca was already heavily intoxicated.


    When Zane saw Natalie, his brows furrowed in concern. The servants saw Zane had returned and


    hurriedly assisted the drunken Bianca upstairs.


    Zane’s expression remained stern as he watched Natalie and finally asked, “Your eyes….haven’t you


    undergone surgery for them?”


    Natalie replied with a sigh, “If I regain my sight, won’t someone else be plunged into darkness? I can


    still see somewhat. It’s better than nothing.”


    She understood the depths of darkness, having experienced it firsthand. Despite knowing the Jarvis


    family could arrange her surgery, she hesitated, unwilling to let another suffer as she had.


    “I never imagined the esteemed Lord Zane was once my assistant,” Natalie confessed, her voice


    quivering.


    At her words, Zane’s frown deepened.


    “Your uncle was always aware,” he replied.


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