Chapter 271

Chapter 271 Threat

The man’s well–defined fingers lightly grazed her delicate chin, “Dignity? I have no use for that in this

life anymore.”

Indeed, he didn’t!

Between his dignity and her… he would choose her!

Why bother about dignity?

”

Before Natalie could say anything, the man handed his phone to her.

“Take a look at this first, then tell me your answer, hmm?”

“What is this?” She glanced at the man’s phone but didn’t take it.

Her tone was slightly tense, but the man remained silent.

In the end, Natalie reluctantly took the phone. Cedric had already opened the homepage for

her to see, but at just one glance…!

Her eyes instantly widened.

Even her breath felt suffocated at that moment.

She looked at Cedric in disbelief and roared, “What did you do to her?”

It was Bianca…!

In the photo, Bianca seemed as if she had been tortured. She was covered in filth, and her vacant eyes

struck Natalie’s heart.

She had never seen this side of Bianca, who was always so proud and aloof.

With her efforts, she had meticulously crafted her life into one of high quality.

However, now…!

Angry eyes wanted to tear Cedric apart at this moment.

She…!

Two years ago, after leaving Verde City and learning that Cedric had faced the consequences, she had

let go of everything related to Verde City

was even too lazy to hate that man.

Tab now what was this?

Why did it have to be like this?

With just one glance, Cedric had completely plunged her into the abyss of hatred,

“I’ll give you three days.”

“What?”

“Three days. I want to see that you have completely cut ties with Irwin, and also…” He paused

here.

Looking at the hatred in Natalie’s eyes, he smiled mockingly.

Taking a deep breath, he said, “Find a way to move out of Lotus Villa. I’ll be waiting for you!”

“You’re dreaming!”

Natalie was already furious.

Upon hearing Cedric’s request, her emotions surged even more.

She looked at Cedric with hatred, wanting to tear him apart.

In the man’s eyes, there was a coldness!

“In that case, I can’t help you anymore regarding Bianca’s matter,

With that, he passed by her and left.

His steps carried a chilling aura. It was as if each step were stepping on Natalie’s heart, and Natalie felt

her breathing becoming difficult.

Bianca! Bianca…!

How could he treat Bianca like that?

As the man was about to disappear around the corner, Natalie turned to look at the man’s icy back, “Is

she in your hands?”

Was Bianca in his hands?

At this moment, Natalie was clearly searching for clues about Bianca. Looking at Bianca in the photo,

she needed to find her quickly. For two years, there had been disappointment after disappointment.

She had been telling herself not to panic, not to be anxious, that no news might be good news!

However, what Cedric showed her shattered any hope in her heart.

No news wasn’t good news at all

In these two years, Bianca had suffered inhuman treatment. How could she endure it? How

Especially Bianca’s vacant eyes. The sight lingered in Natalie’s mind like a pair of hands were

constantly tearing at her soul.

“Nat, you’ve always been clever. Why do you think I showed you that now?”

After saying that, the man left!

Natalie stood there, almost completely limp.

Where was she, really?

Was she in Cedric’s hands? At this moment, she couldn’t be sure.

It turned out that after so many years with that man, she hadn’t seen through him, such as… his

background.

Natalie didn’t know how she returned to Lotus Villa.

When Heather saw her return, especially noticing her uneasy expression, she hurriedly approached,

“I’ve been calling you, what’s going on!?”

“I’m fine.”

Natalie handed the jewelry Sylvan Gems had given her to Heather.

“Aunt, these are your jewels!” She tried hard to calm her emotions, but it was impossible.

Heather took the jewelry from her.

Looking at her with concern, she asked, “Did something happen?”

“Nothing!” Natalie shook her head.

She was trying to calm herself.

But in her mind, Bianca’s vacant eyes filled her thoughts, causing her mind to be in constant

turmoil

She glanced at Heather and noted the worried look on the older woman’s face. Natalie took a deep

breath and said, “Aunt, I’m just a bit tired.”

“Have you eaten?”

“I have.”

“Alright, then go back to your room, hmm?”

Heather knew it wasn’t the right time to say anything now. She originally wanted to comfort Natalie, but

Natalle didn’t want to talk at that moment, Heather didn’t know where to start.

Natalie nodded, turned around, and went upstairs.

Heather watched her back and furrowed her brows.

When Stephen came back, He saw Heather sitting on the downstairs sofa absentmindedly.

“Why are you still sitting here? It’s late!” The man raised his wrist and glanced at the watch on it,

frowning.

Hearing Stephen’s voice, Heather snapped back to reality and approached him. “You’re back!”

“Yeah. Are you okay?”

“I’m fine, it’s Nat.”

Whenever Natalie’s name came up, Heather would let out a sigh. Natalie would always tell her when

something happened, and as the two had become close over the two years, Heather naturally hoped

Natalie would continue confiding in her.

What she feared most was Natalie keeping everything to herself.

“What’s wrong with her?”

“She’s been acting strange since she came back. She won’t say anything when I ask,” Heather

worriedly said.

Winona’s incident had left her feeling uneasy. She wasn’t the type of elder who insisted on being

involved in the younger ones‘ lives, but if she knew nothing and something suddenly happened, how

could she bear it?

Forget about what had happened to Winona in the past..!

But if something happened to Natalie now, Heather really didn’t know what to do.

“I’ll go check on her,” Stephen reassured Heather with a comforting hug before heading upstairs.

Upstairs, Natalie had already finished showering and was lying on the chaise longue.

Ding!

A message notification sounded, and Natalie opened it. However, she ruthlessly slammed the phone

down after just one glance.

It was from Cedric!

The message only had two words: [‘Three days!]

Even through the screen, Natalle could feel the man’s firmness on the other end of the phone.

The anger in her eyes couldn’t be concealed at this moment.

Knock! Knock!

Just as she was venting her frustration, someone knocked on her door. She frowned and called out,

“Who is it?”

“It’s me.

Stephen’s voice came from outside the door.

Natalie pulled herself together and got up to open the door.

When she met Stephen’s concerned gaze, her heart tightened.

“What’s wrong, Uncle?”

“Your aunt said you’re not doing well and asked me to come check on you. Is it because of

Cedric?”

Hearing her uncle mention Cedric, Natalie’s mind went blank for a moment!