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
Smack!A divorce agreement was thrown before Ivanka Lane.“Your sister is awake. I’ve promised her that there won’t be another Mrs. Barkworth as long as she’s alive.“Ivanka, sign the papers. We’re getting a divorce.”Ivanka’s cousin had regained consciousness this month. Since then, Ivanka had known this day would come. Ivanka looked up and, her bitterness was clear. “You still don’t trust me even to this day, do you?”Michael Barkworth snorted. “You’ve been a materialistic woman from beginning to end. Why should I trust you?“Ivanka, I hate repeating myself. Just sign the papers. This mansion is yours, as a final show of respect!” A hint of mockery flashed in Ivanka’s eyes. She thought. “Hmph! Therefore, he thinks he is being merciful by sparing some of his assets for me in the divorce?”She took the divorce agreement and saw his signature at the end of it. Calmly, Ivanka asked, “Do you think Grandma will agree to this?”“Do you think that Grandma can provide you with en
“I can’t accept the case?” Ivanka sat down on a couch. Suki nodded with a sigh. Ivanka raised one of her eyebrows. “Tell me why.”“Because…”Suki told Ivanka about the case. Ivanka placed one of her hands on her left thigh. Her fingers twitched. Her brown eyes lit up. “That’s interesting. Who are the parties involved?”“It’s pointless even if you find them out…”Ivanka looked up and saw Suki falling silent.“Both parties are leading figures in the commercial arena. A lot of issues are involved in this case, hence both parties decided to turn against each other. Mr. Sadler requested your help, but his opponent is…” Suki heaved a sigh. “We’re losing an immense sum of commission,” said Suki heart-wrenchingly. “His opponent is your husband!”For a moment, Ivanka could not quite breathe calmly. Suki clutched her heart and said with difficulty, “It seems that this case is not meant for us. It’s torture to see such a large sum of money slip from our grasp.”Meanwhile, Ivanka played w
The man wore a black suit. He looked noble.The two sat opposite each other. He looked gentle as he spoke to Chiara.Ivanka smirked to herself. ‘What a coincidence!’Suki was puzzled. She turned toward in the direction where Ivanka was looking. Suki looked troubled when she saw the duo. “Why are they here too?!”Suki had spoken with so much agitation that Michael turned to look at them. His gaze turned razor-sharp when he saw Ivanka and Suki, and he thought. “No wonder she signed the papers without hesitation and even gave up the mansion. It looks like she’s trying to play hard to get.”Ivanka drew in a deep breath. She thought her next meeting with Michael would be on the day they registered their divorce at the City Hall. She did not expect to see him so much earlier in the restaurant.Ivanka met his gaze and turned away indifferently before dragging Suki to leave.Just then, they heard a voice calling in surprise, “Iv, there you are!”Ivanka turned around and saw Chiara. She
For a moment, Chiara held her cutlery even more tightly. Michael told her that he and Ivanka had gotten a divorce, but they had yet to collect their divorce certificate even though it had been so long!No way, Chiara must not let her efforts go in vain!She said solemnly, “Don’t do that. Why did you two decide to get a divorce so suddenly? Iv, there’s nothing between Mic and me. Why won’t you trust him? If you dislike seeing me around him, I will stop keeping in touch with him in the future.”As Chiara was speaking, she turned to Michael and said seriously, “Even if Iv wants to leave you, I shouldn’t stick my nose into your business and causing you two to split up. Mic, women are very easily pleased. Say some nice things to her, and she won’t ask for a divorce anymore.”Ivanka narrowed her eyes and thought. “She has such a way with words. She’s basically saying that it’s a shame to be dumped by a woman and that I’m throwing a tantrum and that I’d be scared if he really files for