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 succumb to depression sooner or later.

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

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

the same,” Natalie whispered.

she gently took away the

let me

“Bia,”

wait. One day, I’ll skin him alive with my own hands!” Bianca grabbed the

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

Nat,” Bianca mumbled

snuggling closer.

to understand her and go along

her to leave would only darken her

had experienced beside Malcolm, Natalie knew Bianca wouldn’t think of leaving if she couldn’t drag the man

“Nat.”

“Yes?”

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

Natalie remained silent.

current feelings towards Malcolm, she anticipated Bianca’s

my work! As a lawyer, I uphold fairness and justice in marriage. She was

the more frenzied she became. It was as if she’d tear Faye apart if given the chance.

“Enough,” Natalie intervened.

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

“Because of Frederick?”

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

was silent, but she was

Rumors?!

Bianca’s revelation suggested deeper

impossible for any of the lords

was already heavily

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

finally asked,

my sight, won’t someone else be plunged into darkness? I can still see somewhat. It’s better than

having experienced it firsthand. Despite knowing the Jarvis family could arrange her surgery, she hesitated, unwilling to let another suffer as she

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

words, Zane’s frown deepened.

uncle was always aware,” he replied.

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