After all, Michael was his only target at the moment. “Whether or not I’m scared is my problem. If you say no, then we’ll have to settle this in the casino too,” Michael said calmly and coldly. He had his concerns. That was why he thought of it. But if Mr. George did not want to settle this peacefully and make a scene, he would have to settle the scores right here! “Who wants to settle scores with you in a casino?” Mr. George sneered indifferently and rolled his eyes at Michael.Immediately afterward, his men released Evan at his signal.He also ordered the men to put their weapons away.Mr. George walked away while being escorted by his men.Michael and Evan were left in the private room. Evan looked at the silent Michael. He hesitated before he said, “Mr. Barkworth, I think I’ve understood what Ms. Lane is saying. Why don’t we go back first?” Ivanka was smart and resourceful. She had her own plans. Besides, everyone in Kingzillion Casino listened to her orders. They
Vincenzo’s words were sincere. Since they were on the topic of gifts, he was also trying to take full advantage of the fact that Ivanka had no choice but to accept it.However, Ivanka stood firm with her stance. If she said she was not going to accept it, she was not going to take it.She held out her hand. Just as Vincenzo thought that she was going to accept it, she pushed it back to him.“I know you mean well, but I really have my own money. I can’t accept your money.”“Why?”Vincenzo looked at her with a puzzled expression.At the same time, he also saw the aloof look on Ivanka’s face.In an instant, he also understood.In the end, Ivanka was still bothered about the mother whom she had not contacted, met, or heard from in more than twenty years.This was a hurdle for him to form a proper relationship with Ivanka, so to overcome it, he had to go back, even if he no longer wanted to return to that country.For the sake of the lonely child in front of him, he must go back!
In any case, it was better for her to know less about what was happening before he investigated things thoroughly.However, Ivanka shook her head and refused.“If I were to really address you as Mr. Windsor, as you requested, I might not be able to change the way I call you for the rest of my life.”That was the truth.Also, she really could not accept the black card that was shoved into her hand.“Uncle, I have my own money. Thank you for your generosity…”“What did you just call me?”When he heard the word “uncle”, Vincent became incredibly worked up.He was prepared for Ivanka to call him Mr. Windsor.However, he did not expect Ivanka to actually change the way she addressed him at a time like this.“Uncle.”When Ivanka saw Vincent’s excited expression and his mildly teary eyes, she did not feel nice about it. If someone was really at fault here, then her mother, Ellis, was at fault, not her uncle, Vincent.After Vincent learned about the relationship between them, he
Njord, who was responsible for sending Michael off from Mirvania, grew frustrated when Michael showed no intention of boarding the plane. “Michael, do you think everything revolves around you? It’s time to go. Can you hurry up? Ms. Lane isn’t coming to see you off. Stop fantasizing!”He had personally delivered those two teacups for the DNA test.He had also been the one to collect the paternity test results.The results were undeniable. After they saw the results and got acquainted, they were probably busy catching up. Nobody would have time to worry about Michael.Michael glanced at Njord coldly. The next second, he indifferently said, “When did I ever say I was leaving?”“What are you talking about?”Njord was baffled by Michael’s response. He and his assistant Evan had packed everything. Everything was all ready at the moment, yet Michael said he was not going to leave? Was he toying with him?Njord was furious.As he was about to grab Michael by the collar and pull him
But who was Michael?Did Njord really think he could push him around without consequences?Of course not.Michael had originally planned to bide his time in the basement and wait for the right moment to see Ivanka.However, this no longer seemed to be the case. At this rate, Njord would probably beat him to death before he even had the chance to see her.Michael dropped the act. In one swift move, he delivered a brutal kick and sent the lackey restraining him flying across the room.The lackey never expected Michael to have so much strength in reserve.Everyone had assumed that Njord had already taken care of him, but they were wrong. Michael was far from done. When he fought back, no one could stop him.Panic spread quickly among the group. They scrambled to take Michael down, but he was too strong. One quick hook took out the first guy who lunged toward him. The rest were not much of a challenge either.Even Njord, who stepped forward with confidence, was nothing more
The others had long been annoyed with Stella. One of them deliberately added, “Exactly! Think about who Boss is. Ivanka won’t be his only woman!”“I bet Ivanka’s going to be the new favorite. I mean, she’s got skills.”“Yes, we should probably start getting on her good side!”“You all have way too much free time on your hands. Want me to help you lose your tongues?”Stella’s temper flared at their words. She threw her cigarette to the ground and stomped it out angrily. Her cold glare was enough to shut them up.“Get back to work!” She barked. The group quickly scattered.After a while, Stella turned around, only to find herself locking eyes with Ivanka.Ivanka was leaning against the door frame with her arms crossed. Her gaze was calm and steady.Ivanka had clearly witnessed everything.Stella did not panic. If Ivanka decided to whisper something in Vincent’s ear and Vincent chose to punish her for it, she would accept it willingly.“I don’t have the kind of relationshi
“She’s not my new fling. Don’t get the wrong idea. I’m afraid I can’t host you today. I have some things to take care of. Let’s catch up another time!” After saying that, Vincent called for someone to escort his friend out.Meanwhile, Vincent summoned the staff in the casino to confront them. That was when Stella was singled out.“We were just curious about Ms. Lane’s relationship with you, Boss. We didn’t know the specifics, but Stella was the one who said at Ms. Lane’s door that Ivanka wasn’t your only woman.”“We were misled by Stella, but we can swear none of us spread gossip outside the casino. It was the customers who saw something and started talking. And Boss, didn’t you always say ‘the customer comes first?’ As long as they leave their money behind and don’t cross the line, it’s fine to let them talk, right?”...Vincent’s eyes darkened with fury. His anger was unmistakable.What he shared with Ivanka was fate. It was a blessing from God. Otherwise, how would he have
Even if Stella died by Vincent’s hand, she would die willingly.“Boss, it’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have said those things and misguided others. I have caused false rumors about you and Ivanka to spread and ruin your reputations.”As Stella said this, she felt a lump and an ache in her throat.She thought differently from men. Although Njord had gotten the wrong idea about the relationship between Vincent and Ivanka, he never misguided anyone.Njord had even assumed that Ivanka was Vincent’s daughter.From Vincent’s point of view, he thought that perhaps he should not have blamed Stella for her ignorance. However, he could not let this slide.“For me, reuniting with her is a blessing from fate. She is my family. If I can’t protect her from rumors as her uncle, then I don’t deserve to stay by her side from now on. You… should leave.”Eventually, Vincent made his final decision. He would fire Stella.But Stella was unwilling to leave.She scooted toward Vincent on her knees