Both Bianca and Natalie had carefree personalities, making it hard for them to grasp the intricacies and constraints
of the situation.
However, Natalie's free spirit seemed to have abruptly worn away while she had been around Cedric.
"What, you don't like it here?" Malcolm asked.
"Do you enjoy it?" Bianca raised an eyebrow at Malcolm, who smiled in response.
"Even if you don't, you have to stay until it's over," he replied.
"I see."
In that case, Bianca was adamant about not returning here in the future.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHowever, after today's gathering, she intended to understand the Entes family thoroughly, especially its current
generation!
Malcolm observed the interaction between Bianca and Zane, their smiles increasingly an eyesore to him.
Malcolm exuded an unmistakable hostility.
During dinner, Bianca finally met the legendary Entes family head, Robert Entes, who seemed to be in less-than-
perfect health.
To her surprise, Zane sat beside the elderly man, and she naturally sat beside Zane. The moment she took her seat,
she felt that something was amiss.
Amidst the dinner, Robert turned his gaze to Bianca and said in a gentle voice, "Bianca?"
"Yes, Father," Bianca replied with a nod.
Although the old man seemed gentle, his eyes were as sharp as an eagle's. The very aura emitted by the head of
such a prominent family subtly overwhelmed everyone present.
"The Entes family welcomes you," Robert said.
"Thank you, Father," Bianca responded, leaving everyone in silence.
When everyone's eyes shifted towards Bianca, it was evident that their hostility had intensified.
In Simeria, everyone knew the status of women in the Entes family. Never had a new daughter-in-law been directly
addressed by the patriarch.
This gathering seemed less like a family banquet and more like a welcome party for Zane and his wife.
Given the evident favoritism towards Zane, Bianca couldn't help but wonder if she was being treated similarly due
to her association with him.
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Even with the old patriarch present, she sensed the undercurrents of tension and intrigue surrounding her. At that
moment, every gaze upon her felt intensely scrutinizing. It was a family banquet, yet everyone seemed to harbor
ulterior motives.
This was perhaps the first time Bianca had ever faced such pressure in her life, especially for something seemingly
inconsequential to her.
In the end, she couldn't recall how she managed to leave the grand Entes Manor.
As she stepped out of the main gate, Zane could distinctly sense Bianca exhaling a sigh of relief.
"Were you that nervous?" His voice remained calm, devoid of any discernible emotion.