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.

know?” Bianca’s words were slurred, and she was obviously already tipsy.

same,” Natalie whispered.

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

once, let me enjoy,” Blanca pleaded.

“Bia,”

skin him alive with my own hands!” Bianca grabbed the glass from

in Bianca’s eyes, Natalie said, “When the

best, Nat,” Bianca

snuggling closer.

to understand her and go

would only darken

Natalie knew Bianca wouldn’t think of leaving if she couldn’t drag the man down

“Nat.”

“Yes?”

is despicable! She betrayed the sanctity of marriage, manipulating men like Malcolm, They’re both treacherous!” Bianca spat out with

Natalie remained silent.

hurling insults before. Given her current feelings

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

more frenzied she became. It was as

“Enough,” Natalie intervened.

lord agreed to work with me?” Bianca

“Because of Frederick?”

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those ridiculous rumors! Zane can’t stand him either! He

silent, but she was

Rumors?!

depicted Malcolm and Zane as close allies. But Bianca’s revelation suggested deeper secrets that no one

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

Bianca was already heavily intoxicated.

concern. The servants saw Zane had returned and hurriedly assisted the

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

sight, won’t someone else be

knowing the Jarvis family could arrange her surgery,

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

her words, Zane’s frown deepened.

was always aware,”

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