Bye-bye Trash! Hello Queen! novel Chapter 506

Ian didn't want to leave her alone, worried the other man might bully her again. "Natalie, I'll see you home. I'm worried about you."

Natalie looked at his concerned face with amusement. He really was worried about her.

"There's nothing to worry about. It's not like he's going to eat me."

She knew Sebastian could be cruel, usually through cold indifference. He had only struck her twice in moments of extreme anger, but she had already paid him back for that.

Ian hesitated for a moment before asking, "Natalie… is he not good to you?"

Natalie smiled. "Not exactly. But there are a lot of reasons behind it. I'll tell you when I get the chance."

Ian knew she didn't want to talk about it, so he didn't press further. He wished he could grow up faster so he could help her.

Natalie changed the subject to his studies. In her past life, Ian had been a gaming prodigy with god-like computer skills.

Joanna had used his skills to steal numerous trade secrets.

When he was no longer useful, Joanna had ruthlessly discarded him.

His end had been tragic. Joanna had a habit of getting rid of people once they'd served their purpose.

Especially those who questioned her or showed any disloyalty; they never lasted long.

She would stage all sorts of accidents, fatal ones, and no one could ever trace them back to her.

She harmed, and she saved. In this life, she was determined to live the way she wanted.

They became engrossed in conversation, delving into topics related to Ian's major.

The time flew by. When they arrived at Natalie's home, she smiled and asked, "Ian, want to come in for a bit?"

Ian looked at the luxurious villa and shook his head. "Maybe next time, Natalie. You're too tired today. I'll come visit in a few days."

Natalie nodded. "Alright. Then have the driver take you back to the hospital."

"This time, I nearly died, but I'm not blaming you. If you were hoping to see me die, I'm sorry to disappoint you. The time isn't right. Not unless you and Joanna die first."

"This time, I will make sure you two bastards die before I do."

Natalie's eyes were filled with a potent, murderous intent.

Remembering the agonizing pain of her past life, she was now consumed by a chilling desire for revenge.

For the first time, Sebastian truly felt the depth of Natalie's hatred.

Every single incident, every slight, they were the ones who had broken her heart.

It was his indulgence that had wounded her so deeply.

No matter what he said now, Natalie would never believe him.

Even if she understood that Joanna had orchestrated everything, would she ever be willing to forgive him?