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
Mr. George asked a question that openly provoked Ivanka. She had saved Lark and his group. She also instigated their uprising against Mr. George. Lark was worried that Mr. George would give them horrible deaths. Hence, they decided to side with Ivanka and Michael. Even though Mr. George was aware of the entire situation, he still described Lark and his group as “lackeys”. Nonetheless, Ivanka noticed his smirk. He smiled, but it did not reach his eyes. Above everything else, his eyes were filled with coldness and cruelty. Ivanka narrowed her eyes. “Hello, Mr. George.” She had investigated him and found some information about him. There were no photos of him, not even during the auction last time. She had never seen Mr. George before. Whoever used poison to control others must be an extremely perverse man. Ivanka thought such a person must be an old and ugly man. Little did she expect to see Mr. George to be a devilishly charming man. He had a pair of deep blue eyes. He looke
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