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
“Stop drinking so much and push your body to its limit. You haven’t suffered because you’re still young. But what about when you get older?” When Vincent heard the reply from Michael, who disguised as Njord, he immediately scolded him.“You’re right, boss. I’ll remember your words.”Michael kept his head down as he replied.At first, he did not understand what Vincent meant, but he would—in three hours.Presently, he needed to report back to Vincent.“Have you dealt with Michael?” Vincent cared about this matter greatly.Once Michael was sent away, there was no one left in Mirvania who could affect Ivanka’s decision.Naturally, Vincent wanted Ivanka to stay away from a jerk like Michael.But Ivanka cared about the people around her. She would never leave Michael alone at a time like this.Therefore, Vincent’s best course of action was to send him away!Michael had no idea that Vincent would pay so much attention to him.But since he had disguised himself as Njord, he would n
If Stella knew the true nature of their relationship, she would not have run her mouth.She wanted Vincent so badly that she resorted to hurting an innocent woman.But Vincent no longer wanted to see her or talk to her.He pressed his lips together before saying slowly, “I told you. Since you’ve worked for me all these years, I’ll spare your life. Leave. I’ll tell Njord to wire you some money.”“No… I don’t want money, boss. Besides, where would I go after leaving the casino? Ever since I started working for you, I’ve seen you as my family. I beg you. Please don’t kick me out.”Stella pleaded with him desperately. It was the first time she behaved so emotionally in front of Vincent. She was so much different than her usual self.She had become a totally different person than the decisive, iron-fisted manager at Kingzillion Casino.Seeing that, Vincent felt bad.But he could not let Ivanka suffer for nothing.“People badmouthed her behind her back…”“Then I’ll beg for her fo
Ever since Vincent assigned Stella to Ivanka, Stella had been watching her and studying her with curiosity.But at the same time, Stella handled her job competently. She was quiet, cold, and decisive when it came to work.Ivanka did not understand why someone like that would kneel before her.Before Ivanka asked, Stella lowered her head and stated her purpose.She pleaded with Ivanka in a hoarse voice, “Ms. Lane, can you please help me? My comment is to blame for those rumors about you and my boss. I didn’t know the true nature of your relationship. I’m sorry. Boss wants me to leave in order to defend you, but I don’t want to leave. Could you put in a good word for me in front of him? He’ll certainly listen to you…”Ivanka fell silent.She did not expect Stella to beg her for something like that.She also did not expect such a calm and collected person to lose her composure because of love.Humans were no saints. They made mistakes sometimes. Ivanka could not turn down anyone