“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
“No, Grandma. We’re simply on a normal business trip. Michael has to take medicine because I prescribed them to improve his digestive system.” Ivanka told Rosie a white lie to ease her worries.“Is that it?” Rosie was a little skeptical.Ivanka seemed to chuckle out of amusement. “Grandma, why would I lie to you?”“Oh, I’m just concerned,” Rosie said with a grin. “Iv, thanks for doing this. The two of you used to be married, so you know how he is. He is mean and doesn’t speak his mind. Now that I am not around, I can’t keep him in check. You’ll have to look after him for me this time.”As she spoke, Rosie heaved a long sigh.A strange emotion flickered in Ivanka’s eyes when Rosie mentioned that she and Michael used to be a couple.But Ivanka knew what Rosie was up to, so she did not linger on that. Instead, she immediately made a promise. “Grandma, rest assured. I’ll take good care of him.”“That’s good then. When are you coming back? When you do, I’ll cook and get someone to
Michael stared at Ivanka silently.Ivanka, however, declined his offer to accompany her. “With him in that condition, it’s better to let it go.”“Breakfast is ready. The meds are sorted. Evan, let’s get moving.”Ivanka nodded toward Evan while completely ignoring Michael.Evan instinctively glanced at Michael.Michael’s gaze and expression were frigid.But at the next second, he said, “Stay close to her. Make sure nothing else happens to her.”“Yes, Mr. Barkworth,” Evan replied. He would never dare to be complacent about this.With that, Evan drove her to the location sent by the masked man. It was a cafe thirty-five kilometers away from their hotel.The masked man had only sent her the name and location of the cafe. Just as she was about to call for more details, she spotted the masked man waving at her from a seat facing the entrance.He had changed his mask again. This time, it featured golden dark dragon patterns. He was dressed in a black shirt, black pants, and black le
It was undeniable that Alexander was speaking the truth.“I’ve got a lot of other things to deal with,” Ivanka replied coldly and cut straight to the point.In other words, Ivanka was telling him that she did not have time for his nonsense.How could Alexander not understand what she was trying to convey?Though she was usually calm and strategic, she could also become emotional and impatient like other women.However, she was not as gentle or compliant as most women.“Well, if you’re in a rush, Ms. Ivanka, I won’t keep you. My point is simple—I admire you. If you agree to be with me, I’ll do more than tell you who’s behind this. I can ensure that you’re set for life.”Alexander let out a long sigh while pretending to look troubled. His subsequent words revealed his true intentions.Ivanka felt as if she had just heard the most ridiculous joke. She scoffed and said deliberately, “You have the nerve to ask me that when you won’t even show your face?”Wearing a mask meant he had
Ivanka’s eyes flashed with a hint of ferocity.When Alexander saw this, he stopped provoking her further. He said, “You’re right. My phone number is also my WhatsApp. Text me if you change your mind. I’ll be waiting for you.”“That day will never come,” Ivanka replied decisively.She stood up and left.Alexander, who was standing in front of her, consciously stepped aside.This allowed her to relax her grip. She had been prepared to take action if Alexander had tried to block her, but he let her leave without resistance.However, the smoother things went, the more Ivanka felt that the future would not be peaceful. She had a gut feeling that Alexander had hidden motives.“Ms. Ivanka, are you okay?” Evan immediately approached her when he saw her coming out.Evan had been watching them closely during Ivanka and Alexander’s conversation, especially Ivanka’s expression. He was ready to step in if a confrontation had occurred.“I’m fine,” Ivanka replied coldly.She already had pla
Ivanka did not pay him any mind and got into the car. If Michael dared to chase after her again, she would most definitely kick him out of the car! She would do what she said she would!Michael did not catch up, but he blocked her with his arms wide open. His stance was clear: You can leave. But over my dead body! Ivanka could not possibly drive over Michael. But it was not a problem for Michael to keep blocking her way. Plus, she had just politely rejected his parents. So, it was even more impossible for her to turn back. Ivanka ran out of patience. She held her forehead and frowned. Michael had already drained her last bit of patience. She never imagined that Michael would actually cling to her to such an extent! How would she put it? All her positivity had been drained clean! “Michael, your parents are still at home. Aren’t you afraid they’ll see and laugh at you? I know Grandpa and Grandma are standing by our side now. It’s not like you and I haven’t been in
Ivanka would neither accept the carrot nor the stick approach. Michael had no choice but to persuade her with reason and win her over with affection. Ivanka snorted. “Have you ever given me a chance to have a meal with you before this? As the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day. It takes time for things to come to this state. Things might have passed for you but not for me!” Ivanka’s gaze was razor-sharp. Michael felt his heart clench up. At that moment, his throat was in so much pain that he did not know what else to say to her. Ivanka did not wait for his response. She pushed away his hand and headed out without hesitation. Michael did not stop her. Nonetheless, he went after her and followed behind her. Meanwhile, they heard the sound from the kitchen. Mindy prepared dinner in the kitchen, and Jay helped her out. They had heard their conversation. Out of courtesy, Ivanka went to the kitchen and greeted them. She said with a smile, “Uncle Jay, Aunt Mindy, I’m
Ivanka clenched her fists. Her gaze was filled with ferocity. She looked like she was really going to punch Michael. Michael noticed the anger in her eyes. But since the person was none other than Ivanka, he was willing to take the beating. He even took a step forward and held his head high. “Strike me if you want.” “You!” Ivanka glared at Michael. He truly annoyed her. She reminded herself to keep her composure. She sucked in a deep breath before saying, “Michael, I’ve treated you with respect. You’d better behave yourself.” Right after she finished the sentence, Ivanka left. Before she even took a step forward, Michael grabbed her. “My mom is preparing the dishes inside the kitchen. If you leave now, you’re not showing me any respect. Please stay around to have dinner. Even though we’re already divorced, and it’s impossible for us to get back together again, we’re still friends,” said Michael. Haha! He had been adamant. He was using the same approach to draw close
Mindy’s expression instantly darkened. “What’s with us being prejudiced against her? Had I ever targeted her when she married Michael from the beginning? “She knew how well Rosie had treated her. It’s her own fault for failing to bond with Mic. How could you blame us?” Mindy had always disliked Ivanka. She believed Samuel’s intervention had been the reason for their marriage. It was an arranged marriage. There was no need for the Barkworth’s family to have an arranged marriage. At the end of the day, it was all up to Samuel to choose the bride for Michael. Ever since Ivanka married Michael, aside from the deliberate arrangements, they had hardly shown up together as a couple in public. Mindy did not have any particularly hard feelings for Ivanka. She believed the two would live happily together after getting married. After they divorced, Mindy thought Michael could start all over again. But she did not expect to see their current relationship was no different from when they
It was Jay and Mindy. When Ivanka saw them, a thought came across her mind. She took out a syringe and inserted it into Michael’s arm to unmute him. Michael felt like he had been stung by a bee. It was as though he had been put in jail, only to be freed all of a sudden. Ivanka took away the syringe and gave him a glance with displeasure. “Get out of the car now. Your parents are here—” “Aren’t you entering the house?” Before Ivanka finished her sentence, Michael interrupted her. When he looked at her, his eyes were filled with sincerity and seriousness. But Ivanka rejected him coldly. “Quick! Get out of the car! I’m not joking with you. Get out now!” “Let’s go in together. After all, you’re already here. Are you worried about seeing them?” Michael was undaunted by her emotions and tone. Instead, he stretched out his hand to try to grab Ivanka. Nonetheless, she avoided him with ease. Meanwhile, Jay and Mindy saw them. They walked over to them. Mindy glanced at th
It was no wonder Jonah asked for so many details. All these were facts.Ivanka did not avoid answering his questions. She gave a light smile. “The longest will be half a year.”If the treatment was ineffective after half a year, she would go to Silvania with Vincent.After all, it was not just about her.Upon learning of Ivanka’s decision, Jonah smiled wryly. “Iv, I don’t think it’s an easy feat to treat my legs. How about you go and deal with your stuff first? You can always treat my legs afterward.”Ivanka initially planned to do it that way. But George, Florence, and Margaret had interrupted her plan.Since she had returned to Bostone, why was there a need to travel back and forth again?She might as well treat Jonah’s legs.Besides, Vincent had informed her that it would be highly uncertain whether they could still return to their home country after arriving at Silvania.Ivanka said, “No. I don’t want to make so many trips. I’ll treat your legs for half a year and see if i
It was not an overstatement to say Michael was crossing the line. Nonetheless, Ivanka could not just sit there and watch the two men get into a conflict. Hence, Ivanka pulled Michael to the side and glanced at him. “If you don’t want to be kicked out, you’d better wait here.” But Michael was undaunted by Jonah. Although Jonah had the power to rebuke him in his own territory, Michael refused to allow Jonah to get the upper hand. Ivanka saw the determination in Michael’s eyes. She was very worried that the two might get into a fight. She quickly pulled him back. “Stop making me worry about you. Just wait here! If you dare to come after me, I’ll…” Although she did not finish her sentence, her intention was clear enough. If Michael disobeyed her, she would make him a statue! Understanding this, Michael did not follow Ivanka. But when Jonah turned around and left, the provocation in his eyes was evident. Still, Michael listened to Ivanka. He did not want to offend her. He
Jonah narrowed his eyes while questioning Michael. Still, Michael did not respond to him. Ivanka pursed her lips. She looked displeased when she answered Jonah, “Jonah, there’s no need to speak so harshly. Do you still want me to treat your legs?” She had temporarily made Michael mute. She did that to stop Michael from talking endlessly about those things. Nonetheless, he had still insisted on coming along with her, only to end up being targeted by Jonah. Ivanka had no intention of making Michael mute in front of Jonah. Upon hearing Ivanka’s words, Jonah looked at where she currently stood. She stood in front of Michael. It looked like she was trying to protect him more. As the saying went, true love was portrayed in hard times. This saying was true indeed. It was true that Ivanka cared about Michael. Jonah said gently to Ivanka, “I want you to treat my legs, and I only speak harshly to specific people. I already showed him much respect when he barged into my terri
Michael remained resolute.Ivanka rolled her eyes. “Then stay stubborn. I’ll only fix it when you stop pushing me away.”After she was done speaking, she turned to leave.Michael followed.He even opened the passenger door and got in her car. He was determined to follow her.But Ivanka would not go easy on him.Once inside, she warned him coldly, “Not being able to speak is harder than you think. Follow if you want. Michael, are you sure about this?”Even after her warning, he kept staring straight ahead.She said nothing more and started the engine.Within half an hour, she arrived at Jonah’s mansion.Jonah came out to greet her personally. The moment Ivanka parked the car, Jonah immediately spotted Michael in the passenger seat.The sight of him stirred up bitterness in Jonah. Yet there was nothing he could do.Before Ivanka exited the car, she said to Michael, “Wait here.”Without glancing at him, she walked straight toward Jonah.Her attitude made Michael decide t