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.

you know?” Bianca’s words were slurred,

same,” Natalie whispered.

gently took away the glass. “Bia, you’ve

this once, let me enjoy,”

“Bia,”

own hands!” Bianca grabbed the

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

best, Nat,” Bianca mumbled

snuggling closer.

needed someone to understand her and go along with her

to leave would only darken

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

“Nat.”

“Yes?”

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

Natalie remained silent.

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

was as if she’d tear

“Enough,” Natalie intervened.

you know why the seventh lord agreed to work

“Because of Frederick?”

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

but she was taken aback.

Rumors?!

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

seemed impossible for any of the lords to be on good terms with

was already heavily intoxicated.

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

watched Natalie and finally asked, “Your eyes….haven’t you undergone surgery for

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

Jarvis family could arrange her surgery, she hesitated, unwilling to let another

Lord Zane was once my assistant,” Natalie

her words, Zane’s frown

was always aware,” he

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