Chapter 399


    Chapter 399 There Never Was a Bianca by Your Side


    It was a stack of photographs!


    At first nce, it seemed quite dated.


    But in an instant, Natalie’s expression changed drastically as she looked deep into Cedric’s


    eyes.


    A chilling glint shed in her eyes!


    “Cedric!” Natalie hissed through gritted teeth.


    She rose swiftly, lifting an ashtray as if to strike Cedric directly on the head.


    Her fury was palpable.


    Yet,


    the moment she raised her hand, Cedric’s dark gaze met hers, rendering her motionless.


    Her heart raced uncontrobly.


    With a crash, the ashtray fell to the ground, its impact echoing in the room. Natalie’s eyes held a


    chilling intensity as she red at Cedric.


    She took a few deep breaths.


    “These…”


    These what?


    She couldn’t even bring herself to voice whatever those photos contained.


    Her heart was a chaotic mess.


    She felt numb, almost paralyzed.


    It was obvious that she…!


    She was unable to ept it.


    She knew of Clyde’s hardships during his early days in Wexford, but the extent of his hidden struggles


    was unknown to her.


    He had gone through so much.


    These are all real,” Cedric affirmed.


    What are you nning?” she demanded.


    “You should be asking what I want,” he replied smoothly.


    Natalie fell silent and pursed her l*ps tightly.


    ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    She red fiercely at him, wishing she could tear him apart with her bare hands.


    What he wanted?!


    How dare he..!


    But as Cedric had once mentioned, he was beyond shame. Hecked the very essence of it.


    “Nat, do I need to tell you how it woes? If this gets out, that child won’t remain a pride of the


    Jarvis family. Your mother will suffer immensely” Cedric softly cautioned, emphasizing each


    word.


    Undoubtedly, Cedric had noticed Natalie’s deep–rooted familial values. She was devoted to Heather


    and Stephen, so she would obviously care a lot about Clyde.


    For what felt like an eternity, the two locked eyes in a silent standoff. Despite the gravity of the


    situation, Natalie refused to yield an inch in front of Cedric.


    Yet, Cedric’s patience seemed endless.


    Suddenly, the sound of a child’s cry echoed from upstairs, startling Natalie.


    Without a second thought, she rushed upstairs. Observing her panic–stricken form, a shadow. of


    darkness crossed Cedric’s eyes.


    Upstairs, Luna had indeed taken a tumble. Thankfully, the child was unharmed but shaken due to


    Natalie’s prior precautions.


    “It’s okay, sweetie. Mommy’s here,” Natalie whispered, cradling Luna close. At this moment,


    her entire world was in a mess.


    Hearing themotion, servants rushed in. But seeing Natalie holding Luna in her arms, they knew


    they could offer no further assistance.


    Everyone in the Jarvis family knew that once Lunaid eyes on Natalie at night, no one else


    mattered


    “Shh, it’s okay,” Natalie cooed as she held Luna close, soothing her distressed emotions.


    As Cedric ascended the stairs, he caught sight of Natalie’s gentle demeanor with the child. The child


    lay on Natalie’s shoulder, her face obscured from view.


    However, it was evident that the child was very reliant on Natalie.


    “It’s alright, sweetie. Everything’s fine,” Natalie whispered reassuringly.


    Gradually, Luna’s emotions settled. She nestled into Natalie’s shoulder, drifting into a


    peaceful sleep. Natalie walked around the room, cradling the child gently.


    When Natalie turned around, she spotted Cedric standing at the doorway. She involuntarily


    Luna started to squirm when she noticed Natalie had stopped walking. Just as she was about to cry out


    again, Natalie quickly hushed her.


    “Do we have to discuss this tonight?”


    Natalie’s heart was pounding painfully in her chest.


    Luna was struggling harder now. If she turned her head slightly, Cedric would definitely see Luna’s


    face!


    If Kyle could discern the truth, then surely Cedric, with all his cunning, would see through it easily!


    Yet, every slight movement Natalie made seemed futile. Whenever Luna cried, Natalie had to


    constantly pace around the room to sooth her.


    Cedric and Natalie were at a stalemate!


    “Yes.” Cedric nodded curtly.


    Natalie was silent. She didn’t wish to engage further with Cedric, but he seemed insistent. It was as


    though he wouldn’t leave without definitive answers!


    No one knew how over her head Natalie was at that moment!


    While Natalie and Cedric were having a battle of wills, Bianca and Zane had returned to Versant


    Vi.


    But shortly after, Zane departed!


    With the impending Entes family events, everyone was swamped with preparations.


    There were nights when Zane wouldn’t return at all.


    Tonight, Bianca was restless. She tossed and turned on the bed, unable to sleep.


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