Ivanka’s eyes flashed with various emotions.Was she sure? She had no idea either. Until now, she had not mentioned to Michael or Xander that she was one hundred percent sure because she could not be sure either. However, with Samuel here, she did not dare to say so anymore. Since Michael dared to tell Samuel about this, it proved that he would tell Samuel that Rosie’s condition would get better and that she was also Violet Cress and could cure her. If she told him that she was not sure, Samuel might get angry. He might even get ill from this. People could get sick from almost anything, but one of the worst illnesses stemmed from unregulated emotions. Otherwise, there would not be so many cases of healthy people who literally got themselves into terrible cases of anxiety and depression from thinking they got cancer. “Why… aren’t you saying anything?” It might have been because Ivanka spent a moment more thinking, and Samuel was already worried and anxious. So he could not
But just as he was about to say something, Ivanka suddenly said, “Do you have any other questions for me? If not, then I’ll go home. It’s late.”Samuel suddenly regained his composure and shook his head. “Oh… I have no further questions.”At this moment, he felt a little humbled as he talked to Ivanka, but he did not even notice it himself. He just thought that it would be good if he could make Ivanka happy. It would be nice if he did not cause too much trouble for Ivanka, and it would be great if she could cure his wife’s illness.Ivanka looked at Samuel, puzzled. But she felt reassured by this. No matter how Samuel treated her, he still treated Rosie the best he could. Otherwise, he would not talk to someone that he hated this much with such a tone and attitude just for Rosie’s sake. To Samuel, this was a tad humbling.This did not fit his usual style. Ivanka did not say anything and only nodded. “I’ll go back first, then.”“Okay. Take care on the way back.” Samuel paused,
Everyone was not sure what was going on, so they had no idea what Chiara was up to this time. But this time, everyone did not choose to leave. After all, something was going to happen for sure! Those who were protecting Ivanka wanted to see what Chiara was up to so that they could help solve their idol’s problems in time. Those who were just here to watch the drama unfold were even less likely to leave. In any case, Chiara’s livestream was getting more and more lively. When she stayed silent for about a minute, tens of thousands of people had joined the livestream. More than two hundred thousand people had joined the chat!This was a rare viewer count. In fact, not many people had ever seen such a lively stream, but Chiara had done it.Just as the crowd was typing question marks in the chat one after another, Chiara began her speech once again.“I know that many of you probably hate me so much that you can’t wait for me to disappear from this world immediately so that I coul
How could these people be so horrible?Since when have all these people become Ivanka’s lapdogs?! Since when was Ivanka so good at winning people over?How could they be so horrible?With that thought, Chiara felt an intense desire to tear Ivanka and these people limb from limb so that they could all suffer a painful death!Anyone who went against her had to die! They all had to die!As these thoughts consumed her, Chiara became increasingly unhinged.Even so, she had no idea how to deal with the situation.She had become nothing more than a tool for others. She simply followed their lead. At the moment, she did not even know what would become of her after this.Chiara closed her eyes. To the viewers on the screen, it appeared she was trying to maintain her composure and hold back her pain.In truth, she was clamping down on her anger.The next moment, Chiara raised her hand to wipe away the tears on her face. She smiled again at her viewers. “Actually, today, I’d like to say
Maythefifth: You never deserved him, to begin with. Who do you think you are? Your whole family was looked down upon by everyone. If not for Ivanka’s father, you’d be nothing today. Now you’re talking about being worthy? Where did you get the audacity?Ivan sneered. It was true.Chiara seemed oblivious to the comments. She continued. “So, I’ve come to terms with it. I was never worthy. I had no right to anything. I only have myself to blame for my current situation. I don’t blame Iv for anything she did to me, nor do I blame Michael for not believing me. Perhaps it’s all fate.”Chiara smiled sadly.The viewers, however, quickly picked up on something.Sarahxoxo: Hang on, what do you mean you don’t blame Iv for what she did to you? Our goddess Ivanka was always the one being bullied by you. What are you insinuating?Thomas94: Hold on, that sounds like there’s some history here. Are the cousins not on good terms? Have they been secretly targeting each other all this time?...The
“I’m so mad! I’m so freaking mad! This is unbelievable!”Sandy threw her phone aside. Her eyes blazed with fury. She looked like she wanted to find Chiara and rip her apart.Anna, who was sitting next to her, had anger in her eyes as well. “Chiara is really something.”“Listen to her,” Sandy said through her gritted teeth. “She’s insinuating that Iv was horrible to her and has driven her to suicide. She’s trying to make Iv look like the villain here who pushed her to the edge!”Anna’s brows furrowed tightly. “What is she trying to do this time? Is she really going to commit suicide?”“She’d never actually kill herself! She loves herself too much. She’d rather see someone else dead than herself!” Sandy could not help but snap.Anna nodded, but there was a hint of uncertainty in her eyes as she looked at Sandy. “I know that. What I mean is, is she planning to stage a suicide attempt in front of everyone? Or is she just saying this for someone to ‘rescue’ her at the last moment and
“What?” Sandy was baffled. She stared at Anna with puzzlement. “What does that mean?”“Her actual goal is to take on a new identity. This so-called suicide is just a way to make everyone believe Chiara is gone for good. It will also cause Iv trouble by making people think Iv had driven her to this.”“What identity is she planning to take on?” Sandy was even more confused now. Her focus shifted from Chiara’s insinuations to wanting to know Chiara’s true intentions.Anna’s eyes flickered with thought as she looked at the phone in Sandy’s hand. The call timer was increasing. She asked again, “Iv, what’s your plan?”“We need to see what she does next,” Ivanka replied calmly.Anna pressed on. “Are you talking about her new identity?”“Yes.”“Look! She’s going to jump!” Sandy’s words had everyone quickly turning their attention back to Chiara’s livestream.“Goodbye, everyone. If I wait any longer, the police might come to save me. This is my final farewell. Goodbye.”As Chiara said
Comments kept rolling in, but Ivanka had lost interest. It was already over.She said, “I’ll keep an eye on things from here. You don’t need to worry about me.”“Yes, you have to be careful. Don’t let that b*tch get her way!” Sandy emphasized. She was genuinely concerned about her.Ivanka smiled. “I will.”With that, they ended the call.Ivanka gathered her things and left the office. She had planned to meet Jonah today.As she stepped out of the building and prepared to get into her car, she noticed Jonah’s vehicle nearby. The passenger window rolled down and revealed his handsome face.Her eyes flickered with recognition, but she said nothing and walked over.Jonah’s lips curved into a smile as he gazed at her beautiful face. “Long time no see,” he said softly.Ivanka raised an eyebrow. “That’s very funny, Mr. Sadler.”It had not been that long since their last meeting, but Jonah always had a way of making the moment feel special. Others found it quite remarkable.Jonah ra
Margaret had always wanted a daughter-in-law. Besides, the girl had to come from a wealthy family. Jonah had done so according to her will and took Chiara home, but Margaret refused to accept her. “I want a genuine couple relationship. What are you guys doing now?” Margaret’s expression was dark and cool. She took a step toward Jonah and did not even glance at Chiara. Chiara knew it was better to fall silent at that moment. Jonah said calmly, “We’re in a genuine relationship. She needs a husband. I need a wife. Would our union cast any doubt?” Melanie had just reunited with her family. Her family did not favor her, and she had to be hidden behind the scenes all the time. As for Jonah, he was a cripple who was bound to a wheelchair. He believed no one would object to the two of them getting together. On top of that, he was just using Chiara. “Indeed, no one will doubt your relationship. But I know what you’re thinking. I don’t mind the fact that you’re using her to stop
Sandy pushed Ivan away. But she still held his flowers in her arms. It was a bouquet of pink roses. Pink was her favorite color. The bag he gave to her contained her favorite food. Ivan had put in extra effort. “Think about it carefully. I’ll come again tomorrow.” Right after Ivan finished his sentence, he turned around. Looking at his gifts, Sandy felt a surge of indescribable bitterness in her heart. She did not throw his gifts away. After all, Ivan gave them to her out of his kind gesture. Sandy carried the gifts back to the office. Anna instantly spotted her. Anna raised one of her eyebrows and chuckled. “Did Young Master Ivan give them to you?” Sandy only had Ivan as her male friend. She did not deny it. Nonetheless, Anna noticed Sandy’s dull expression. Anna hesitated first before asking, “Is there any problem between you and Ivan? You don’t look happy. Is your family objecting to your relationship with him?” Sandy and Ivan had always been a quarrelsome but lo
Sandy fell silent. She looked resigned and replied to Ivan honestly, “I can’t possibly allow you to pester me for the rest of my life. My family is urging me to get married soon. With you pestering me, I think I should marry somebody else to end all this once and for all.” “Do you think I would allow that to happen?” While saying this, Ivan took a step forward. His expression darkened. He exuded an intense sense of hostility like the most horrifying creature emerging from hell. Ivan’s murderous look seemed to state that he would go to the extent of stealing the bride at Sandy’s wedding ceremony if he was not the bridegroom that day. On top of that, he gave an impression as though Sandy would either be his bride or a ghost bride. Seeing Ivan in his current demeanor, Sandy did not know if she should laugh or cry. Prior to that, she was worried that Ivan was just using her. At that moment, she finally realized the disparity of status between them. Ivanka had always believed that m
In the past, Ivan did not understand the conflicts between his parents. He thought his mother had been so cruel that she cheated on his father and abandoned him. Later, Ivan learned his mother had not been the one at fault. So, a heartless sc*m like his father was not in the position to rebuke him. If not for his parents, Ivan would not have let himself go wild and had so many girlfriends. Reuben York sounded indifferent. He made himself clear by saying, “You should, at least, marry someone with a clean background and whose parents are still around so that they could assist you—” “Does that mean I need to accept an arranged marriage by you? I’m not your only child, you can instill your way of thinking on your other children!” Right after Ivan finished his sentence, he hung up. His expression turned dark. The next moment, he accelerated the speed of his car. He carried a bouquet of flowers and Sandy’s favorite food when he showed up in front of her. For a moment, Sandy was
Ivan had not lived with his mother for a long time. Meanwhile, Sandy was her adopted daughter and the direct heir to her estate. Legally, the necklace could be considered part of that inheritance.Following that logic, Ivan had no right to speak on the matter.But to him, Sandy was just an adopted daughter. He was the biological son. Their separation had been caused by a misunderstanding. Since the truth was out, it was only natural for him to take back his mother’s belongings.If things went to court, it would be a battle between them. Both had an equal claim.By blood, Ivan had an undeniable advantage.From the way he spoke, Sandy could hear his confidence and condescension. She knew exactly what he was implying. He was prepared to fight her for the inheritance. But things had not escalated to that point yet.Even if they did, she had no fear of going to court with him. In fact, she was ready to fight.“Ivan, Mom left it to me. She never said it was for you. Whatever happened
Sandy heard the same automated response as the one on Ivanka’s phone.Did that mean they had all left together?Realizing this, she did not press Candice further. Instead, she smiled casually. “It’s nothing. Get back to work. I’ll head out now.”As she turned to leave, she pulled out her phone and sent Ivanka a message.Sandy: Call me when you turn your phone back on. Just as she was about to get in her car, her uncle, Thomas, walked up to her.The moment he saw her, he frowned. “Still upset?”“Uncle, I don’t want to think or talk about it. If you’d been through what I have, you wouldn’t be trying to change my mind.”Addressing him as “Uncle” was Sandy’s way of maintaining politeness while creating emotional distance. She hoped Thomas would get the hint and back off.Thomas was caught off guard. He fell silent and was unsure how to respond.Before he could, Sandy got in her car.On her way out of the law firm, her phone rang. It was Ivan. “My baby, Sandy, where are you?”
Chiara’s tone was sharp. Her eyes darkened with determination.James noticed. So did Jonah.Jonah snapped out of his thoughts. Chiara was trying too hard to prove herself. It was clear she wanted to use him to elevate her own status.Fine. He would let her think she was winning only to watch her fall even harder.“They’re just regular people. They aren’t worth your energy,” Jonah said. “Let’s go home and see my mom first. Tomorrow, I’ll visit yours.” He had already made all the arrangements.Chiara had no objections.Even so, she sent Katiana a message.Katiana replied right away.Katiana: Since he’s coming, I’ll gather the whole family. You’ve finally brought some honor to us. Just do your part, and I’ll handle everything else.Chiara was not surprised that Katiana would invite the entire Levine family. As the second daughter of the Levine family, she had always been under scrutiny. Katiana had pinned all her hopes on her. Katiana wanted her to make a name for herself and sec
Eleanor narrowed her eyes coldly. Her patience was wearing thin. She never kept useless pawns. Until a job was done, no one slipped from her control.Chiara sensed the threat in her tone. Panic surged through her as she rushed to explain. “No, Boss. That’s not what I meant. I was just updating you on my progress. With Jonah, I can carry out your orders more efficiently. I would never betray you, I swear.”Her voice trembled. She was genuinely terrified.Her rewritten identity as the second daughter of the Levine family, along with her top-tier disguise skills, voice changer, and first-hand access to Ivanka’s plans, proved that the person backing her had serious influence.Crossing Eleanor meant sealing her fate.She had worked too hard to secure her new life. Even though she knew Jonah was using her, being connected to him still had value. If she died, everything she had done to secure her position would be for nothing.She refused to die.“Good. Get me results. Fast. I don’t ke
Michael’s piercing gaze stayed locked on Ivanka. He was determined to get an answer.Ivanka scoffed. “What’s on my mind? From the moment you divorced me for Chiara, I saw our relationship for what it really was. You never loved me. I had to force myself to let go. Why waste time holding on to something that was never mine? I refuse to wallow in bitterness and self-pity.”Michael looked like he wanted to speak, but Ivanka cut him off. “I told you, I don’t want to talk about this anymore. Stop asking the same thing over and over. It’s pointless.”Without waiting for his response, she turned and called out, “Evan, is the food ready?”“Yes, it’s coming!”Evan had been listening the whole time. Even if Ivanka had not called for him, he had already planned to bring the food out to break the tension.Once the dishes were set on the table, Michael fell silent.Ivanka immediately noticed the meal had been tailored exactly to her tastes. From the private jet to the food, Michael had put t