When Michael heard Ivanka say that he was no longer worthy of her, his expression abruptly darkened. He had not expected her to say such things to him. As he looked at her, he saw the seriousness in her eyes.His visible fury intensified. Yet another emotion seemed to overshadow it. It was almost as if he had forgotten the reason for his anger.His expression grew increasingly unpleasant as he stared into Ivanka’s eyes, which were growing colder by the moment.At that point, Ivanka felt utterly worn out. She no longer wanted to look at Michael, so she turned away and calmly said, “Just leave.”She did not want to waste any more energy on him. She felt that such extensive conversation with him would be pointless. It was as if she could not move on from him.She saw no point in sharing all the resentment she had accumulated over the years if he did not believe a word she said. It would only make him detest her more. He would see her as a joke and ultimately cast her as a fool.Her
Michael staying overnight did not shock her. After all, he had stayed at her place several times before. She seemed to have gradually become accustomed to and resigned to his presence.What truly surprised her was that Michael emerged holding a plate of scrambled eggs while wearing an apron. Did he cook breakfast himself?She instinctively glanced at the dining table and noticed a plate of scrambled eggs already on the table, alongside some baked beans. She was stunned and unsure of what to say.Michael glanced at her indifferently and said, “Come and eat.”She hesitated briefly before making her way to the dining area and sitting at the table. She was already dressed and ready to leave. She had not intended to have breakfast. She did not expect to see Michael cooking breakfast when she came downstairs.Michael offered her a fork and a spoon. She took them silently. He did not intend to say anything to her either. He simply sat down opposite her and began to eat casually.I
Seeing that Lyla was still that hypocritical, Ivanka’s lips twitched. Ivanka had not seen Lyla for many days. Lyla was no longer as charming as before. She wore a prison uniform, and this made her look even more haggard. Her well-preserved skin in the past had gained a yellowish hue, and the freckles on her face grew. On top of that, it was clear to see that she had lost weight. Prison was truly an ideal place for one to lose weight. The prisoners could not eat or sleep well. They had to live in fear daily. Besides, they were not allowed to browse the internet. They had to live like they were in the stone age. Fortunately, Lyla could put up with such a life. If not, she would have gone crazy. The next moment, Ivanka made it sound as if she was just talking about the weather. “Of course I need to visit you. I may need to visit you more often in the future.” Lyla looked a little stunned. For a moment, she seemed confused. Lyla subconsciously stared at her. “You…” She only mutte
“What do you mean by that?” Lyla did not know if Ivanka was telling her the truth, or if she meant the opposite. Lyla’s heart clenched tightly. She did not look away but kept staring at Ivanka’s face. Lyla did not want to miss a single emotion that showed up on her face. Ivanka chuckled. “What do you think?” After muttering the words, she was in no hurry to say more. Since Lyla and her group had been unkind to her first, Ivanka naturally returned them the same favor. It was simply a wishful thought to hope they would change for the better with kindness. If Ivanka did that, she would rather commit suicide. Lyla frowned deeply. She was already in a bad mood. Upon hearing Ivanka’s words, her mood turned even foul. “Iv, what’s wrong with you today? Why are you keeping me in suspense? What happened outside?” Ivanka tidied her hair and said lackadaisically, “Indeed, something you’re unaware of has happened. In fact, Uncle Theodore has hid it from you for most of your life.” Lyl
Ivanka raised an eyebrow. “Really?” Lyla fell speechless. She grew increasingly worried with Ivanka’s increasingly nonchalant manner. She sensed that something was wrong somewhere. Yet she did not know what it was. Ivanka’s current look inevitably made her have negative thoughts. She could not stop herself from having all kinds of negative thoughts. The feeling grew worse to the extent that she did not know how to keep her composure. Lyla looked at Ivanka anxiously. Ivanka chuckled and said in a light tone, “Aunt Lyla, I always believe that you’re a smart lady. You can scheme people without making them realize all the while. Why did you become this when it comes to things like that?” At that, Ivanka paused for a moment. There was a hint of disdain and disbelief in her tone. Lyla’s expression turned dark and frowned deeply. At that moment, she decided to stop talking in riddles with Ivanka. Ivanka’s words had shaken her faith. She stared at Ivanka. “Iv, what exactly are yo
Lyla looked startled. Impossible! This was impossible! The next second, she shook her head and said unhappily, “Iv, stop that. If not, I’ll get really angry.” “I purposely came all the way here to tell you the news. Do you think there’s a need for me to play tricks?” Ivanka looked at Lyla with a smile, but it did not reach her eyes. The more Ivanka said, the more anxious Lyla grew. Lyla frowned as she stared at her. “All things need to be supported with evidence. I won’t believe in empty words.” Despite being unhappy, Lyla was both scared and wanted to know the truth. She hoped that Ivanka was giving empty words without evidence. If this were the past, Lyla would think that Ivanka was giving her empty words. However, Ivanka had changed. She had changed so much that she was no longer an innocent lady like before. Ivanka must have had solid evidence to say that to Lyla. Still, Lyla refused to believe her. Lyla believed Ivanka made up the story because she was a top-tier hacke
The corners of Ivanka’s lips curled upward. “Did you recall something?” Ivanka did not simply choose the photos. She only chose the significant ones. That day was Theodore’s birthday. Lyla took a leave to prepare a delicious meal for him. Lyla remembered waking up early in the morning to prepare for his birthday meal. After they ate their breakfast, Lyla said, “Hubby, today is your birthday. Come back early. I’ll prepare a sumptuous dinner for you.” Theodore looked a little stunned. The next moment, he smiled. “Never mind. I still have other things to handle. It’s just a birthday. It’s no longer important to me. I already had a scrumptious breakfast this morning. You don’t need to work so hard to prepare dinner for me tonight. I may need to work late and not come back tonight. You can have dinner with Chiara.” Lyla frowned. “Are you sure you’re not coming back tonight? It’s your birthday, after all.” Theodore sighed. “Sigh. There’s too much work at the company. I’ve no ch
Lyla turned to Ivanka in puzzlement. Despite this, she really wanted to know what Ivanka was about to say. “I’ll show you the photos with significant dates. Look, Uncle Theodore spent most of his time outside during festive seasons. He often told you that he had something else to handle in the company, so he couldn’t accompany you and Chiara. You never suspected him in the past. As you recall them now, don’t you realize something was off about him?” Lyla was silent. She bit her bottom lip tightly. “Besides, his mistress bought him the checkered shirt as a birthday gift. I remember he used to hate this type of shirt the most. But he eagerly put it on. Don’t you think the mistress means so much more to him than you?” As she said the final sentence, Ivanka gave Lyla a mocking smile. Lyla’s face gradually turned white. His body became tense, and she clenched her fists. She felt horrible. It was clear to see that Lyla more or less believed what Ivanka had said to her with the ph