Ivanka thought for a moment and said, “If everything goes as planned, we should be back in a day or two.”The next day was the casino’s banquet.The banquet had already been postponed once, and it was unlikely to be delayed again.As long as the event went smoothly and Alexander did not cause any trouble, she and Michael would be able to return home soon.When Sandy heard that it would take another day or two, she rolled her eyes. “Seriously, another day or two? I’m so done with this Mirvania trip!”She would have suspected that Michael was doing this deliberately if nothing had gone wrong and if Michael and Ivanka had not encountered any trouble.Sandy was not the only one feeling exasperated. Ivanka said exasperatedly, “There’s not much I can do right now. I’ve got a lot going on. We’ll talk about it when I get back.”She still remembered Ivan’s request for help.“Okay. I’ve got some things to discuss with you too. It’s pretty late, so you should get some rest.”“Alright,” I
Among these people, Finn, the leader, not only clearly expressed his position to Ivanka but also changed how he referred to Michael.They felt unsettled after Rowan’s recent vomiting of blood, Ivanka’s diagnosis and treatment, and her words.They had hoped to use more poison to counteract the existing one because they were desperate to survive.Ivanka also felt uneasy upon seeing their desperate pleas. She was not a cold-hearted person.She deliberately stated, “Since I promised you before, I’m going to keep my word. Plus, you just saved me and Michael. Don’t worry; as long as I’m here, I won’t let anything happen to you!”She then signaled Michael.They stopped talking and focused on preparing the medicine.Unbeknownst to them, a group of people had arrived outside the door.Before they could forcibly break down the door with firepower, they were stopped.The man in charge recognized the person standing at the front of the door. It was Njord, the person-in-charge of Kingzilli
As Bert said this, he lowered his head. He did not dare to meet Njord’s gaze.Njord laughed sarcastically as he looked at Bert with disdain. “I don’t know how Jackie trusts you as one of his close aides. Whether you believe it or not, what difference does it make? Your opinion doesn’t matter. If something really is going on, what could you even do about it?”If Vincenzo had not sent Jackie on another assignment outside Mirvania, Njord would not have had to bring Jackie’s subordinate along for this mission.Bert remained silent. His prejudice against Ivanka was deeply ingrained.... Meanwhile, Ivanka had just finished preparing the medicine in the hotel room. She watched as the four men took it.Noticing their anxious expressions, she calmly said, “You four misused the medicine, so your condition is worse than Lark’s. You’re going to need a full course of treatment. Just rest here at the hotel for now, and when the time comes, we’ll—”The five men interrupted her urgently before
Alexander could not find any other information, despite sending people to investigate.While he was deep in thought, a subordinate suddenly knocked on the door.He frowned and said, “Come in.”The subordinate entered and said respectfully, “Prince Alexander, Eleanor is here to see you. She’s waiting outside.”Alexander’s eyes narrowed before he replied calmly, “Let her in.”“Yes, sir.”In a couple of minutes, Eleanor came in. She was wearing a deep blue V-neck gown. Her wavy hair cascaded naturally over her shoulders. The jewelry she wore sparkled brilliantly.This was the first time Eleanor had appeared before him in such an elaborate manner. He was not particularly moved despite her efforts to present herself in this polished manner. For him, her calculated appearance and gestures were less impactful compared to Ivanka’s natural and unintentional charm.His expression grew cold as he thought about this. “What is it?”Eleanor, unaware of his thoughts, smiled charmingly and sa
Eleanor noticed that Alexander’s expression turning serious after she spoke.She seized the moment and said, “The best way to fix this is to kill Ivanka. If we get rid of her, we’ll secure our positions. The owner of Kingzillion Casino is going to be at the event today.”“So what?” Alexander frowned, clearly irritated.She replied coldly, “Don’t you want to know who this casino owner really is?”Alexander looked at her, his amber gaze deepening and becoming inscrutable. “Do you know who he is, then?”Seeing his interest, she smiled and said, “Maybe we can turn him into our ally. As long as we keep Ivanka in Mirvania and you stay out of it, I can take her out.”Eleanor seemed determined.Alexander laughed dismissively. “Forget about that plan. The owner has already stationed people everywhere to protect Ivanka. If you want to go after her now, you’ll need to check if the casino owner is okay with it.”He said this as he sat back down on his couch with his legs crossed. His hands
“Plus, it would be better for Mr. Barkworth if you’re around. What if something happens to the plane while we’re sending him off? The event is tomorrow...”Evan pursed his lips as he mentioned the event. If everything went well, they could leave Mirvania the next day. By then, Rosie and Michael would have recovered.Ivanka did not say anything further. She was merely venting earlier and also thought it unwise to send Michael back in his current condition.But what about the current situation?She turned to Evan and said, “You should come with me to the event tomorrow.”“Huh?” Evan was stunned. He was taken aback by the request.Michael and Ivanka were the perfect pair. What would he be doing there?Seeing Evan’s troubled expression, Ivanka frowned. “What? Are you not up for it? Do you really think Michael can make it in his state?”Evan glanced at Michael, who was lying with his eyes closed. His expression grew stern as he sighed inwardly.It was clear Michael could not attend
Evan and Ivanka had very different attitudes, especially regarding Ivanka’s actions.When she threw the gift, the clothes and jewelry fell out, and a piece of porcelain jewelry also broke.Gavin was enraged. “Ivanka, you turned our people against us. Despite that, our boss is trying to be friendly. Throwing his goodwill back in his face is too much! You’re really asking for trouble!”Ivanka frowned, trying to understand what he meant by turning his people against them.She narrowed down her guesses. This man had not been sent by Alexander, but rather by Lark’s superior.She looked at him mockingly and sneered, “Then, go back and tell your boss that I’m taking in those five men.”Someone who relied on poison to maintain their position and win people over was definitely not trustworthy. With that thought, she added, “And tell him not to get himself killed by his own poison one day! He won’t be as lucky as Lark and his crew to run into me.”Ivanka turned to Evan and instructed him
When they learned that the boss behind Lark and his group was Mr. George, Evan immediately had his men investigate the matter. But he was still not as efficient as Ivanka. Ivanka was reading the documents placed in front of her. Her gaze was still. Mr. George came from the Middle East and was connected with people from both sides of the law. Mr. George was a crazy man. He liked to use poison to control people, and he was obsessed with immortality. Rumor had it that he drank human blood and fed on their flesh! He came to Mirvania to bid for the Ganoderma nebula for two reasons. One, he needed the Ganoderma nebula to become an immortal. Two, he needed it to treat his severely ill elder sister. But no one knew what his elder sister’s name was. There was no information about his family’s background. Mr. George was a crazy and perverse man. His existence alone posed threats to others. At that moment, Ivanka and her group sat together. Ivanka turned to Michael and said glum
Ivanka understood everything just by looking at Stella’s expression.The drinks and pastries had to be the problem. The weakness and fatigue people were experiencing must have come from consuming them. She tested them with a test strip right away.As expected, they had been poisoned.She had not eaten anything, so she was fine. But she was unsure about Vincenzo, so she checked on him immediately. Thankfully, he was unharmed.Stella let out a deep breath.Before she could say anything, Vincenzo scolded her. “You ran back here and left Njord alone? Hurry up and get back there!”“Yes, Boss!”Stella responded quickly and ran off.Ivanka was about to speak when Michael and Evan rushed in.Michael looked anxious and was breathing heavily.Just like Stella, he was panicking.“Come here. Let me check.” Ivanka nodded at him. She knew how stubborn he was.Michael pursed his lips together and hesitated.But Ivanka had already stepped forward and checked on him. His pulse was weakenin
Vincenzo immediately noticed Michael putting some distance between them.It was not out of fear but respect for Vincenzo’s status. After all, he was Ivanka’s only family.Ivanka walked straight to Vincenzo without sparing Michael a glance.Michael could only stand there and watch her leave.Back at their spot, Vincenzo remained silent. Ivanka, however, felt uneasy.She had only gone to the restroom and had not expected to run into Michael.After some thought, she decided to explain.“Uncle, I didn’t go looking for him.”“You don’t need to explain. Even if you did, that’s your choice. I’ve said what I needed to. The decision is yours.”His tone was calm, but to Ivanka, it sounded like he was upset.She wanted to say more, but Vincenzo spoke first. “Don’t blame yourself. I’m not angry. Once the banquet is over, take a few days to rest. Then we’ll head out.”“Alright.”Since he had already said that, there was nothing more to say.Caeser had hosted the banquet to trigger inte
Ivanka saw the grin on Michael’s face and immediately let go of his arm. Her expression darkened with displeasure.Michael looked like he was enjoying her frustration.“I’m not,” he denied at once, quickly adding, “I’m happy because you pulled me away. It shows you care.”Ivanka was speechless.She looked at his smiling face and shook her head. “I just didn’t want you getting into a fight with Mr. George right now. If something happened to you while I was there, I couldn’t just leave. And if I didn’t, that would make me responsible for you.”Michael frowned. “Do you really think I’m that useless?”He had fought Mr. George before and never even saw him as a threat. There was no way someone like that could take him down.“That’s not the point. Mr. George isn’t alone, but you are. This isn’t your territory, Michael. And don’t forget, the drug in your system hasn’t fully cleared, and your gunshot wound—”He cut her off before she could finish.“That injury was a long time ago. I’m
Ivanka had never revealed her identity as Violet Cress. How did Mr. George figure it out just from her treating Caeser?“Mr. Ali, I only gave Mr. Hicks a few herbal prescriptions. It was nothing special.”“Caeser has plenty of skilled doctors, yet none of them could fix his condition. You did so effortlessly. That says a lot. Anyone who can earn his trust must be exceptionally capable. Ms. Ivanka, the Ganoderma Nebula is not something just anyone can use properly, nor does everyone have your level of confidence.”At first, Mr. George had not suspected anything. But after learning about the legendary medical expert, Violet Cress, he started making connections. She was well known by reputation, yet no one had ever seen her face. He had looked into her background and found that she was probably not elderly.There was also the Ganoderma Nebula.So, he made an educated guess.Looking at Ivanka’s calm reaction, he was even more convinced. When he first mentioned it, there had been a fl
A teasing voice broke the moment, interrupting Ivanka and Michael.They turned to look.Standing before them was none other than Mr. George. It had been a while since they last saw him.Michael narrowed his eyes. He had not expected him to show up at Caeser’s banquet.“What? Didn’t learn your lesson last time?” His tone was cold and sharp.As he spoke, he stepped forward. He simultaneously shielded Ivanka behind him.They knew they were in Mirvania, and Vincenzo was nearby. No matter what Mr. George was planning, he would not dare make a move under Vincenzo’s watch.Still, Michael’s reaction was instinctive.“No hard feelings, right? Isn’t this how friendships start?” Mr. George replied indifferently. He stepped to the side and looked at Ivanka.“Friends?” Ivanka let out a sharp laugh. “Be honest, Mr. George. Do you really think we could ever be friends?”She had taken the Ganoderma Nebula. He had tried to steal it by sending his men. She had turned five of them against him a
Ivanka tried to step aside, but Michael blocked her path.The acrid smell of smoke hit her.She instinctively covered her nose and mouth.Michael saw her reaction and put out his cigarette.“If I talk through a third party and they can’t get my point across to my subordinates, wouldn’t it be better to handle it myself?”Ivanka frowned. “Is this really the time to talk about this?”She thought about pushing him away, but she decided against it.“I know it’s not. I also know you did all that to make me give up. But I won’t. It will just hurt.”His voice was hoarse and tinged with sorrow.He looked heartbroken.If this had been before, she might have felt bad for him. But at that moment, she felt nothing. She said calmly, “That’s your problem, not mine. If you want to keep getting knocked out and run around like this, be my guest.”She stepped forward and pulled out her phone.Michael knew exactly what she meant. If he kept blocking her way, she would call Njord, Stella, and t
“Alright, go back to the casino and wait for my order.”The fight between Tanya and Blake had revealed how fragile their relationship was. If Tanya thought the stranger she met at the party was reliable, she would try to leave Blake.She would have thought that she had gotten her freedom. But in fact, it was just another circle of hell awaiting her.By then, Tanya would suffer a worse fate than death.That was what Ivanka wanted to see.After all, Tanya had disguised herself as Ivanka and put a stain on her reputation for a time. Moreover, Tanya was still planning to come after her and Michael.Ivanka would not intervene in the feud between Tanya and Michael, but since she had run into Tanya at the party, she would like to settle the score between her and Tanya.“That’s your plan?”As Ivanka hung up, Vincent could not help frowning.He knew what she was up to when she had asked Njord to assign the job to a man.But the progress was too slow!Ivanka nodded with a smile. “Yeah
Tanya was not a fool.Seeing Tanya’s reaction, the man smiled calmly and said, “Seriously? He’s just your boyfriend. He can’t possibly stop you from making friends, right?”Tanya ignored him and kept walking.She reached a junction and took out her phone to book a ride. But the Hicks family’s mansion was on the hillside. Moreover, Caeser had contacted the Ministry of Transport to impose traffic control in the area. Apart from those who attended the party, no one else’s vehicle was allowed to enter.Seeing that there was not a single car around, Tanya had no choice but to walk down the hill.Blake had told her to get lost, so she would not go back to the mansion to ask for his help.She walked for about five minutes. High heels were not made for long-distance walks, and she was in a long evening gown. She held a little purse that contained her phone, lipstick, a small packet of tissues, and nothing else. Worse still, she could not tear off the long hem of her gown.Tanya had no c
What Blake said struck a chord with Tanya.Her expression was cold, and the look in her eyes was vicious.She did not even love Blake, so everything he did had nothing to do with her. She did not care if he was involved with other women.“Do you have anything else to say? I don’t think I need to be at this party for long.” Tanya averted her gaze so that she did not have to look Blake in the eye.She had made her point clear. If he did not need her around, she would take her leave for the night.Naturally, Blake knew what she meant to say.“Get lost then!”He yelled at Tanya right away. She did not even spare him a look before lifting the hem of her dress, turning around, and walking away.Blake’s voice was filled with disgust, hatred, and rage. But Tanya could not care less about how he felt.She had come to the party with Blake, who arranged their ride. The Hicks, who organized this party, had prepared a parking lot for the guests. There were cars arranged neatly across the p