Chapter 333 Cedric is Missing
After all, Malcolm now held one of Natalie’s weaknesses–Bianca.
Bianca was… one of the few people left that Natalie trusted.
When everything was in chaos and nothing was clear, Blanca remained a constant in her heart, and
Natalie trusted her.
How could she not care?
In the afternoon, Malcolm sent a gown.
The dress was dazzling blue and wasn’t Natalie’s usual style. She had never been fond of such colors due
to her short height. She felt that she couldn’t handle such a gorgeous shade.
However, when she finally put it on, she had to admit that Malcolm had a unique eye. The style perfectly
offset her disdain for this color.
When Stephen returned and saw her dressed up, he asked, “What’s this?”
“There’s a dinner.”
“And you’re attending with… Lord Malcolm?”
“Who else?!”
Natalie felt irritated when Malcolm was mentioned. The man wanted to show her off everywhere he
could to ensure everyone knew about his significant ties with the Jarvis family.
Stephen frowned. Clearly, he wasn’t too fond of the idea.
“Don’t worry, Uncle. I can handle it.”
Natalie couldn’t bear it when she knew Stephen was worried about her.
Stephen petted her head and sighed. “You…”
His tone was somewhat exasperated. Stephen knew Natalie had her unique strength and charm in
business and was also brilliant in her personal life.
As she claimed, Natalie could handle everything rationally now. She wasn’t the trusting and dependent
person she used to be with Cedric.
At what point did she become so independent and strong?
“There’s something I should tell you…”
“What?”
“Cedric’s missing.”
“Missing?”
What did that mean?
Natalie still had an instinctive dislike when someone mentioned Cedric,
Stephen sighed and said, “He disappeared after Lord Malcolm sent you back.”
That was three days ago!
Stephen felt that something was off.
However, Natalie was indifferent. “He’s an adult. What could happen to him?”
Did Stephen think Cedric was in trouble?
Hah! Cedric was the one who was always causing trouble for others!
When he sent her to prison two years ago, she almost died in that big fire. Then, he spent two years in
prison before easily coming out.
Stephen sensed the resentment in Natalie’s tone and knew she held grudges against Cedric.
But this time…!
“Nat, I feel his disappearance this time may not be a simple matter.
“Do you think it’s related to Lord Malcolm or Irwin?”
Irwin or Malcolm!
Malcolm was one thing, but Natalie’s feelings were complicated when it came to Irwin.
Stephen shook his head, “No, it’s neither of them.”
What? Neither of them?
Why was that?
Natalie no longer felt anything for Cedric. Her resentment overshadowed everything she felt about the
man
However, how Stephen mentioned it with such gravity made Natalie inexplicably worried.
“What about Isabella?”
There was nothing Natalie could say about Cedric because wherever he went, Isabella would be right
there with him.
Cedric had been missing for three days.
So, what about Isabella?
“Isabella is still at Morina Hotel,” Stephen replied.
“In that case, let’s keep a close eye on Isabella.”
In Natalie’s opinion, they would surely find out where Cedric was if they closely monitored Isabella.
Her attention on Cedric and Isabella had nothing to do with their feelings anymore. It was about Cedric
and his role in the current situation in Simeria.
Now, it seemed his presence was crucial. If it was crucial, then did it have any impact on the Jarvis
family?
Natalie knew there were significant considerations of potential gains and uncertainties in her relationship. with Cedric. However, she never expected that those things would one day be deemed more important
than other aspects.
Malcolm sent one of his
1, Conrad Nelson, to pick Natalie up for the banquet. Although Conrad was respectful to Malcolm’s sudden official fiancee, Natalie sensed the coldness emanating from him.
As she exited the car, she glanced at the man who opened the car door for her and asked, “You were
close to Faye, weren’t you?”
“Where did you hear that, Ms. Walker?” Conrad replied.
I can’t find any other reason for your dislike towards me.”
With Yuvan as a precedent, Natalie could see through everything.
At her words, Conrad stiffened. Before Conrad could say anything, Natalie grabbed his chin, lifting his
head forcefully
When their eyes met, Conrad saw a different kind of fierceness in this petite woman
“I don’t care what you felt for Faye. You better not have done anything to Bianca because of it. If I find out you did, I’ll definitely skin you alive and tear you to pieces!”
Natalie’s tone was unprecedentedly fierce. As she finished speaking, she forcefully shook off Conrad. whose eyes were cold and dangerous.
When he lowered his head, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes.
Natalie smiled coldly as she looked at the man. “You really don’t know your place.”
Conrad remained silent.
“If Lord Malcolm finds out about how you’re acting, I believe I won’t need to take action personally!”
After she finished speaking, Natalie keenly felt the man beside her stiffen and tremble slightly. With a cold laugh, she stepped forward.
The air was filled with a sense of glamour and sophistication. The elegant dresses, exuberant
champagne, and flickering candlesticks created an atmosphere befitting a grand celebration or an
upscale affair.
Natalie was the focus of attention as she was the heir of Regal Horizons International, and her appearance instantly attracted all eyes.
However, the attraction this time was different.
Thanks to Malcolm’s influence, the once admiring and envious gazes now turned into jealousy and even
hostility.
“She’s not lacking in terms of her background, but physically…!”
“Yeah! Lord Malcolm is at least 185 cm tall, and Ms. Walker probably is about 145 cm?”
“Probably. She doesn’t look any taller than that.”
There were hushed discussions among the crowd, something Natalie was used to. Every time she attended a banquet, people always commented on her height.
She was indeed short.
Even with high heels, she couldn’t possibly reach 160 cm!
Malcolm was wearing a suit, and the color of the flower in his ch*st pocket… was sapphire blue. He
poked both dignified and alluring.
flower in Malcolm’s pocket complemented her dress, and Natalie suddenly felt a bit uncomfortabie
Malcolm extended his hand towards Natlale in a gentlemanly demeanor. His gaze was tender and doting, and Natalie could clearly feel it…
The gazes of everyone around her instantly turned hostile, as if she were an extremely guilty person.
“You’ve truly earned me quite a bit of hatred,” Natalie muttered.
With a smile, she firmly placed her small hand into the warmth of the man’s palm.
