Michael had assigned him a task. “Go get me a deck of cards. Then pass me all those reports,” Michael said coldly. His tone left no space for refusal. The first order was easy, but the second order made Evan want to cry. Those were not just any reports! Those were Barkworth’s Group’s semi-annual reports! By the look of Michael’s expression, he clearly wanted this to be done before the company’s local headquarters clocked off work for the day. He did not need to sleep anymore. He was done for! Evan knew that there was no way he could ask Ivanka for help anymore. So he could only leave forlornly. Ivanka could not help but laugh as she watched Evan leave. Look at him. Michael had worked him to the bone! However, she did not forget the matter at hand. Just as Tanya picked up the juice to drink it, Ivanka hurriedly pulled out a test strip and dipped it into Tanya’s juice and hers. Tanya watched her actions. She was stunned. However, Ivanka smiled and explained, “We’ve
Tanya’s actions had thoroughly exposed her. But Ivanka was not in a hurry. She smiled very gently. “Ms. Tanya, it’s windy here at the beach. Aren’t you a little cold? If you’re cold, I’ll ask Evan to help bring you some of Michael’s clothes.” As soon as she said this, Ivanka felt chills crawl down her spine. She knew that Michael was glaring at her. However, Ivanka ignored him. Not only was she saving her own pride, she was helping him find the culprit. It was Tanya Cullen. How could Tanya not know where she got the drug from? Since she knew where she got the drug from, then she would know some people too. From there, she was bound to know where the antidote was. If there was an antidote, why did they have to work so hard to figure out a cure? “That… wasn’t appropriate, right?” As she said that, Tanya followed Ivanka’s words and wrapped her arms around herself to pretend to be cold. Ivanka laughed. “What’s there to be afraid of? You’re an honored guest. It’s just a pie
At the same time, Ivanka was also the first to snap out of her shock. She hurriedly pulled out paper towels to help Tanya wipe off the stains from her chest. “Ms. Tanya, I’m really sorry for ruining your clothes. Why don’t you come with me to my room and change? I have some clean clothes that I haven’t worn yet. After we come back from changing, we’ll settle accounts with Michael for this!” There was no doubt about it. Michael still cooperated well with her this time. However, this made Tanya believe that Ivanka was testing her on purpose. But if she did not go, that would mean that she was playing right into Ivanka’s hands. She hesitated for a moment. Then, she said, “Thank you, Ms. Lane.” After Tanya agreed, Ivanka took her back to her room. On Michael’s end, Alexander had walked over. Michael walked forward as well. When Michael stood in front of him, Alexander smiled faintly. “Does the great Mr. Barkworth want to talk to me?” “Stay away from her.” Michael stared stern
He knew that Ivanka was skilled. Even if Tanya got angry, Tanya would still be unable to win against Ivanka.But the most important matter at that moment was Michael’s concern over Ivanka.In the end, Michael said, “Alright.”He left and completely ignored Alexander.As he watched Michael’s retreating back, Alexander scoffed in derision.He had thought that he would be able to exercise his limbs, but Michael had chosen to back down at the last moment!But that was fine. Based on Michael’s personality, it would not take long before they officially fought each other, and Alexander would look forward to it.…Ivanka brought Tanya into her room once she opened the door using the password. She even intentionally let Tanya see the password. “After Michael was drugged, we had Evan get us a suite for convenience’s sake. Ms. Tanya, if you like him, you should be more courageous. If necessary and if you need help, I can help you.” Ivanka smiled gently.But Tanya refused to believe tha
It was too crowded outside. Ivanka knew Tanya was cunning enough to cry out for help, play the victim, and turn the situation against her. She did not want to deal with that mess.“You… You wouldn’t dare!”Tanya’s voice shook with panic as she tried to threaten Ivanka. Her body was trembling uncontrollably.She knew all too well how dangerous this situation could be. If Ivanka applied pressure in the wrong place, it could easily leave her paralyzed.Tanya could see the murderous chill in Ivanka’s gaze.She had not yet won Michael’s heart. She had not yet killed Blake. She had not enjoyed enough of life’s pleasures. There was no way she was going to spend the rest of her life paralyzed in a bed!Ivanka only scoffed at Tanya’s threats. “Since you had the nerve to drug Michael and use my face to pull off those shameless stunts, what makes you think I wouldn’t dare?”As expected, everything had played out just as Tanya feared. Ivanka had already figured out it was her. Everything sh
Ivanka let out an amused chuckle.“Are you warning me about the consequences I’ll face if I dare lay a hand on you, or are you just reminding yourself of the consequences you’ll face?”Tanya met Ivanka’s gaze. Though Ivanka was smiling, the smile did not reach her eyes.Tanya’s expression flickered with hesitation as she took a deep breath before speaking in a steady voice. “A warning? No, I’m just stating the facts.”“Well, I guess I’ll just have to give it a try and find out.” Ivanka sneered. She prepared to put force on the knife in her hand.Bang!The door was suddenly kicked open from the outside.At the next moment, several large, menacing men were barreling straight toward Ivanka.They were aiming directly for her weak spots!Ivanka’s eyes narrowed. She swiftly dodged out of the way. At that moment, she had no choice but to abandon her plan for Tanya.A flash of cruelty crossed Tanya’s eyes.Luckily, Tanya had prepared for this ahead of time. If not, she might have re
Just as it seemed like Ivanka was about to be overpowered, two figures suddenly appeared at the doorway!Ivanka’s eyes brightened as relief washed over her.At that moment, Michael was like an angel sent by God.Evan immediately charged forward and joined the fight.The men who had been grappling with Ivanka were already on the brink of exhaustion. They were barely holding on as they tried to subdue her. They did not expect another skilled fighter would join in!In the blink of an eye, the men were swiftly taken down.Michael’s face was dark and menacing. His murderous glare fixed on Tanya as if he were ready to tear her apart.Tanya’s body trembled violently. She opened her mouth to explain, but before she could get a word out, Michael coldly ordered Evan, “Take care of these men.”The next moment, Michael walked toward Ivanka. “Are you okay?”Appreciation flashed in Ivanka’s gaze. She gave a soft response. “Yes.”She had seen how swiftly and skillfully Michael and Evan had
Ivanka quickly caught on. “Are you saying that it’s just Alexander playing a role?”A second later, she realized it was not so far-fetched. Alexander did have a tendency to enjoy disguises and deception.Her brow furrowed at the thought. “Aren’t we already dealing with Alexander now? Give it time. He’ll eventually slip up.”By then, Alexander’s true intentions would finally be revealed.“You don’t really have to…”Michael began, but Ivanka cut him off coldly. “Alexander is targeting me. Why would you think it’s unnecessary?”When Michael did not respond, Ivanka recalled something Evan once told her. She could not help but smile. “Michael, do you really think I still see you as someone I can rely on?”Michael’s lips pressed into a thin, tight line. His expression remained cold.That was not what he had meant.As his expression turned even colder, Ivanka pursed her lips and said, “Thank you for earlier.”Michael was caught off guard by her gratitude, but before he could think o