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
Evan was surprised when Ivanka spoke up as she emerged from the side.Michael had just mentioned looking into Alexander. Before Evan could start the investigation, Ivanka claimed she had already found something. She was way ahead of the game!Michael turned his gaze toward her upon hearing her voice.Though he did not respond verbally, his brows furrowed. As he listened, his mind automatically recalled the scene where Ivanka met and spoke with a man named Alexander.“Mr. Barkworth asked me to look into it. No matter how well he’s hiding, we’ll uncover who he really is!” Evan spoke firmly. His gaze was filled with determination.He had already sensed the coldness in Michael’s eyes. He realized that if he did not quickly gather information about Alexander, things could go badly. After all, he was a man too. Men understood other men best.He recognized that Michael felt threatened by Alexander’s appearance. Michael was furious and filled with possessiveness.Sensing the tension, Ev
The message instantly piqued Ivanka’s interest.She began to wonder if Alexander might be a significant figure in Eldoria. Otherwise, how could a regular person be so difficult to trace when she hacked into Eldoria’s system?This, combined with the message she had just received, made Ivanka even more certain that Alexander was an important figure in Eldoria. Realizing this, she quickly retracted the Trojan horse she had just sent out.At that moment, a senior staff member responsible for Eldoria’s system noticed Ivanka retracting the Trojan horse and immediately called Alexander.“Prince Alexander, I’ve done what you asked. The other party has withdrawn the Trojan horse attack.”“I see.”Alexander smiled, a wicked grin spreading across his face.He had not expected a skilled, world-class hacker to be on Ivanka’s side.However, Alexander began to wonder if Ivanka herself might be the top hacker.After all, why would the Trojan horse have been withdrawn so quickly after seeing t
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?”