“Creak.”The door to the private room was pushed open from the outside. Evan walked in.Evan looked anxious. He was followed by three or four men carrying a large bathtub.Seeing Jackie and Bert, Evan immediately understood their intentions, but Jackie and Bert were puzzled by what was happening.“What are you doing?”Bert stepped forward.Ivanka’s lips curled into a sneer.Bert really was a dutiful lapdog for Jackie.“We have something to take care of. Bring me hot water, but don’t worry, we’ll also pay you the venue fee later.”After saying that, Ivanka turned and left.Bert was about to say something more, but Jackie stopped him with a raised hand.Evan gave his men a quick signal.They carried the bathtub into the restroom.“Let’s go. I’ll settle the ten trillion and the venue fee with you,” Evan said coldly. He understood their concern given the large amount of money involved.However, the problem was that when things were taken too far, it easily provoked resentme
“Back to the hotel,” Tanya ordered the chauffeur sharply. Her expression was dark with anger.“What about the man we took out of the casino?” The chauffeur glanced back at Tanya and asked for instructions.Tanya suddenly remembered Blake.Her eyes narrowed dangerously. “Bring him back with us.”Not only did he not help her at the auction, he even had the nerve to take her virginity. She had to make him pay the price!...As Ivanka was preparing the third round of the medicinal bath for Michael, Evan returned.In his hands was the Ganoderma nebula they had bid for ten trillion dollars. At the same time, he brought news for Michael and Ivanka.“Mr. Barkworth, Ms. Lane, Kingzillion Casino would like to thank everyone for their participation and celebrate the success of the auction. They’re hosting a gala three nights from now at 10 p.m. Here’s the invitation.”With that, Evan placed a black, gold-embossed invitation in front of Ivanka and Michael.Ivanka frowned as she looked at
More than anything, she was upset.No matter who she was involved with, he had no right to look at her like that. It was as if he was silently questioning her. “What’s going on between you and that man?”She did not know who the man was.He had not revealed his identity. At that moment, she was too worried about their situation to confront him or ask any questions.“I’m just curious.”The moment the words slipped out, even Michael was surprised. Was he explaining himself?“I’m curious too. Evan, look into it. From the moment Michael and I started gambling, a masked couple was hanging around us. I suspect the man in room 4098 today might be one of them. See if you can find out who they are!”People would not hide their faces without any reason, especially when they suddenly appeared like that.Ivanka did not believe it was all just a coincidence. It had to be premeditated.“Got it, I’ll get on it right away.”Evan nodded.He was also smart enough to know that he should leav
With that in mind, Ivanka reached out and stopped Evan.She pursed her lips and said, “Get a staff uniform. If he refuses to put it on, stay here with him.”She did not want to spend the night in this strange casino!“Alright then.”Although Evan was reluctant, he relented when he saw how insistent she was.Soon enough, he found a staff uniform and handed it to Ivanka. “Ms. Ivanka, please bring it to Mr. Barkworth.”Evan was afraid of him.Ivanka gave him a look of contempt and walked into the washroom with the uniform.By then, the medicine had already cooled down.“I forgot to tell Evan to get you clean clothes. This is all we could find. If you don’t want it, then both of you will have to spend the night here.”Ivanka held out the clothes to Michael, but he did not take them.He frowned. “What about you?”“I’ll return to the hotel.”“I’ll go back with you.”Michael, too, knew that it was getting late.He did not mind inconveniencing Evan, but he could not afford to le
“Since they like following us around so much, Evan, look up where the nearest police station is.” Ivanka’s lips curved into a scheming smile.Evan immediately turned on his GPS.The nearest police station was just five minutes away. The hotel they stayed at was located downtown, so none of the roads around it were particularly secluded.Besides, there were surveillance cameras on all these roads. Whenever the stalkers wanted to make a move, their targets would make a turn or other cars would suddenly approach and ruin their plan.If there were gunshots in the urban area, police would be drawn over. Therefore, the stalkers could not take action anytime soon.They did not expect that as they awaited opportunities, Evan led them to the police station!“Heck! Boss, I didn’t expect this! Now that they’ve noticed us, we can’t do anything now. Even if we try to rob them, I don’t think the item is with them at the moment!”The driver quickly turned the steering wheel. The car veered a
“Great suggestion, but we’re in a dangerous situation right now,” Ivanka said.Still, she considered Evan’s suggestion and crafted a plan.They were currently targeted. Their belongings were being closely watched no matter where they went. She could not post the Ganoderma nebula back to the country.If she powdered it, the airport security would flag it.Hearing what she said, Evan and Michael became deep in thought.Before they came up with a solution, Ivanka proposed her plan calmly. “Kingzillion Casino is hosting another party, isn’t it? We can ask for the owner’s help.”Michael responded with a hum of approval. It was a sound plan.Since he had agreed to it, Evan did not say anything else.Soon, he drove them back to the hotel.Ivanka took off her high heels, changed into slippers, and entered the bathroom. Staring after her, Michael recalled her beautiful figure. It was as clear as day in his memory.He swallowed and immediately shook this thought out of his head.Thi
Everyone was stunned.With such a horrible threat, they had to obey!Most men were already covered with bloody lashes and bruises. But they did not dare make a sound. Instead, they all huddled up to discuss this matter among themselves.One of them, a plump man, lost his cool. He wiped the blood from his nose and suggested, “Boss, you heard what our employer said. Not only are we saving ourselves, but we also have to protect our families. Why don’t we disguise as servers and spike the targets’ food before robbing them?”His leader pulled a long face. Even after smoking a few cigarettes, he could not ease the frustration in his chest. “Rob them? Didn’t you hear what the casino staff said? If we rob Barkworth and Lane and they accuse the casino, the casino staff will certainly come after us. We will be done for!”Hearing that, everyone else fell silent.A minute later, one of them said solemnly, “Given Barkworth’s condition, they can’t go anywhere anytime soon. If we don’t seize th
Blake gave a mocking laugh and snapped back at Felix.But Felix did not seem offended.Felix’s let out a snicker filled with mockery. “I am here for you, aren’t I? Seriously though, I am curious. Why would you allow a foreign woman to tie you up in such a humiliating way?”But just as he finished speaking, Blake snorted coldly and said, “What do you know? This is true love.”Of course Blake knew that Felix was criticizing him.But he did not need anyone to tell him what to do.As long as he could win Tanya’s heart, he did not mind putting up with her ill treatment for the time being.“True love? Is love meant to be this sadistic? Your taste is getting weird.” Felix snorted. He seemed to hint at something else.But Blake was not in the mood for his jokes and jibes.His expression turned cold instantly. His patience had run out. “Your purple hair is too eye-catching. Get lost. If someone catches you, you’re going to ruin my honeymoon!”“Fine, I shall leave you to it then.”Fel
Michael pursed his lips and took the initiative to apologize to Ivanka.Ever since they got back from Mirvania, Michael’s attitude toward her had toned down considerably compared to the past. Michael had indeed changed a lot.However, even though he changed, they could not live a honeymoon life like other couples and spouses.Ivanka corrected him. “Micheal, we can’t put it that way. No one expected this change. We came here on Grandma’s behalf with all our blessings. But we did not expect this wedding to go south. I’ll admit that my emotions were somewhat affected when I saw something like this.” “But, what’s the main issue? I think that I’m tired. I wish you wouldn’t pursue me so tightly. Let’s part while we are on good terms. I know that you know what that phrase means.”As she said that, Ivanka saw the flight attendant walk over.She waved toward the flight attendant, who then gently bent down and smiled at her nicely. “Hello ma’am, what can I do for you?” “Hello, can you c
Naturally, Ivanka and Michael could not get involved to clear the mess after that. It was almost time for them to return as well.“You’re leaving before I can thank you.” Candice took Ivanka’s hand. She was grateful from the bottom of her heart.“I originally came to attend the wedding, but I didn’t expect to witness it take such a turn. I’ll have to go back and explain to Grandma about it.” Ivanka said with a smile.Candice hurriedly nodded and smiled. She looked at Ivanka and said, “Ivanka, send my regards to Grandma. After things are settled over here, I will definitely go visit her.”Ivanka smiled. “Then it’s a deal.”“It’s a deal.”… On the airplane, Ivanka’s mood was down the entire time.Michael spoke to her several times and did not get any response. He frowned slightly when he saw that Ivanka was about to sleep. He directly pulled her hand.Ivanka immediately tried to pull her hand back but she was not as strong as him. She opened her eyes and looked at him unhappily
Just as he was about to say something else, a clear voice suddenly spoke.“I told them to play it. Is there a problem?”The crowd looked for the voice and saw Candice in a white dress. She looked serene and cool. It was a different kind of beauty.But this was not a wedding. It was obviously a funeral.Everyone looked at the heroine who was supposed to appear today. Shock crossed their eyes. It looked like the bride found out about their despicable deed. Immediately after, the bride said in a mocking voice once again, “Leonardo, how does it feel to lose your reputation? You experienced it before me. Do you like the wedding gift I gave you?”Candice looked at him. Her brow was calm and void of emotion.Leonardo was already extremely cranky. In a way, he was at the end of his rope. He looked at her incredulously. “What do you mean by that?!” Candice sneered. “I didn’t mean anything by that. Just letting everyone present witness and see clearly for themselves what mangy dogs d
At that moment, there was a crazy video rolling on the big screen. The video was unsightly. The man and woman on the bed were “wrestling” frantically with the woman’s coquettish voice calling out at the same time. Also, the facilities here were top notch and equipped with 3D surround sound. The guests had no idea what to do when they heard.Some of the sharp-eyed guests spotted the man and woman in the video in a single glance. “My goodness! Aren’t these two the groom, Leonardo, and the bride’s best friend Jennifer?!”The moment these words came out, it instantly set off an uproar!Jennifer was instantly dumbfounded when she saw the video! But the next moment she screamed in panic. “Turn it off! Turn it off! It’s not me at all!” It was just that, not only were her shouts futile, but she felt the contemptuous disdainful glances thrown at her from all sides!She could even feel like some of the men were undressing her with their eyes! She was screaming! “Turn it off! Turn
When she put on makeup, her features looked even more exquisite. She looked sharper. Michael’s gaze paused for a moment. Why had he not realized it in the past? Ivanka glanced at him and spoke directly. “I’m good to go. Let’s go there now?” “Yes.” Michael quickly collected his thoughts and rushed to the wedding venue with her. There were a lot of guests. Those who came were all the city’s upper-class people and everyone was open and relaxed. They were able to navigate their way in a situation like this and take the opportunity to meet more work partners.The groom also weaved in and out of the crowd. He was beaming and full of life.Jennifer was with him. The two of them were welcoming the guests together. Those who did not know any better might even think that the two of them were the new couple. Everyone arrived one after another. It was just that… Only the bride and Jarek were missing.The crowd could not help but be a little confused. Right among the murmuring
Of course, he was referring to Jarek, who was screaming on the ground. Ivanka and Michael’s eyes met across the distance. They exchanged a look with each other. In the end, they chose to stay out of it. What should have been done was done. No matter the outcome, it was Candice’s own choice. Michael took a step back and came to Ivanka’s side. “Thanks.” Candice stared at Ivanka and sincerely thanked her once again. She was not stupid, so naturally, she could see that her cousin greatly respected his wife’s opinion. On the other hand, Ivanka was highly self-sufficient.Not long after, the security guards came and took Jarek away. After Candice said goodbye to the two, she left in the opposite direction.Ivanka and Michael went back to their rooms together.On the way back, Ivanka’s brows remained furrowed, and Michael turned to look at her. “Still worried about her?”Ivanka’s eyes flashed, then she looked at Michael and said softly, “Do you think that she will be soft-h
Leonardo had always been a perfect boyfriend. He was so perfect and seemed to have been specially made for Candice. Candice used to find it suspicious. But she dared not probe further into her own suspicions. Since things had turned out like so, she had no choice but to confront it. Candice’s heart was filled with a slew of anxiousness and complications. Despite this, she held back her emotions. Without further hesitation, she lifted the blanket and got down from the bed. She walked to the room next door. Ivanka gave Michael a look so that he would bring Jarek along. Michael was amused. He believed Ivanka must have treated him as her bodyguard. She was the first woman who had dared to give him an order. Despite this, Michael did as he was told. After all, Ivanka was not supposed to get involved in all this in the first place. It was all about the Barkworth family’s business. When Michael confronted Jarek, Michael’s temper instantly turned foul. He glared at Jarek.
Bam! The room door was kicked open all of a sudden. Michael was the one who kicked the door open. The man in the formal suit had just taken off half of his pants when Michael entered the room. Michael exuded an air of standoffishness. The man looked dumbfounded. He did not know if he should put back on his pants or remove them. Ivanka was behind Michael. He did not let her enter the room. “On the count of three, put your pants on, or else—” Michael did not finish his sentence, but the man in the formal suit was so scared that his entire body trembled. The man knew that if he did not act as he was told, he would lose his d*ck. So the man quickly put his pants on comically. While Michael was entering the room, Ivanka followed him. She ignored the man in the formal suit and went to the bed where Candice was laying. They had made quite a commotion when they entered the room. Despite this, Candice laid motionlessly on the bed. Apparently, she had been drugged. It l
Jennifer took the man to Candice in the middle of the night. Things did not seem good. Ivanka knew something bad was going to befall Candice. She was about to follow them when someone behind her abruptly stopped her. Ivanka’s eyes flew wide open. Her scream got stuck in her throat. The man’s large hand had covered her mouth. At the same time, a familiar smell entered her nostrils, and she gave up trying to let go of herself from the man’s grasp. “Why are you giving up so easily?” As expected, Ivanka heard a familiar voice. She turned around and saw Michael’s playful smile. “I know it’s you, so there’s no need to keep trying to free myself,” answered Ivanka truthfully. “How did you know it’s me?” Her answer piqued his interest. Ivanka was about to explain when a thought struck her mind. After that, she kept quiet. “It’s a secret.” Before Michael could continue the topic, Ivanka decided to skip and end it by asking, “You saw everything. What do you think about it?”