Vincent clapped his hands. A few of his subordinates charged in from outside. Vincent hinted at them through his gaze. The next moment, they surrounded Michael. “Michael, I’m giving you one last chance. If you don’t leave now, you won’t have another chance to do so. Take him—” Before Vincent finished his sentence, Michael rapidly attacked his men. He easily knocked them down. When Michael said he was undaunted, he meant it. His actions proved it all. When Vincent saw his men collapsing like buildings in the earthquake, his expression turned as dark as thunderclouds. He then remembered Ivanka’s past association with Michael. “Michael, don’t make me attack you.” Vincent knew Ivanka more or less still had some feelings for Michael. Moreover, women were usually more nostalgic than men. If Vincent were to harm Michael, Ivanka would instantly cut herself off from him. In the end, Vincent decided to control his anger. Even without the use of any weapons, Vincent attack
To Vincent, these expressed Ivanka’s feelings toward Michael. She subconsciously cared for Michael. He did not understand. “Do you really like Michael that much?” Ivanka’s heart clenched up. At first, she did not fully register her uncle’s question. Why would her uncle ask her that? Then, she noticed the stormy look covering her uncle’s face. Ivanka instantly realized what was going on and pursed her lips. “You noticed it, Uncle?” Although she did not sound sure, Ivanka’s heart was already certain of the answer. These words immediately made Vincent glance toward Ivanka. He looked a little disappointed. “Did you both agree for him to do this?” “No, it was his own idea.” Ivanka quickly denied it. Everything that Vincent did and the care he showed her after he found out that she was his niece was undeniable. If she really worked with Michael, what would that make her?She was worried that Vincent did not believe in her, so she explained, “I only found out today wh
He wanted the man to destroy his own future!“I won’t say anything more if you don’t have any ideas. But regarding you and Michael, I would like to advise against you staying by his side. This man never loved you in the past. Why would he possibly love you now?”Vincent did not think of Michael fondly. Even the mere mention of his name would infuriate him.If not for Ivanka’s sake, he would have already eliminated Michael from the map if he had his way. In fact, Michael would not even have the chance to open his mouth to speak!Ivanka nodded. “I know, Uncle.”Vincent did not say anything else when she readily agreed.Soon, they reached their destination.Vincent’s long-time friend had organized the banquet. The friend was just here to invite Vincent. But he did not expect Vincent to reject him for Ivanka. Sure enough, as soon as he was finished dealing with his matters, he came over immediately.Even though his close friend had misunderstood him, he had already explained thin
She had failed to be a filial daughter.Her thoughts had wandered far. Ivanka managed to reign her thoughts back in.However, the man’s vitals made her expression freeze.“Young lady, did you notice anything wrong with me?” the man asked Ivanka. There was confusion in his eyes too.Ivanka did not deny it and nodded. “Right. You fainted due to poisoning. In fact, you’ve been poisoned for three years.”“Throughout these three years, did you experience a loss of breath, along with palpitations and overall cold flashes? In fact, do you get dizzy now and then?”The man narrowed his eyes. He was already suspicious about this for some time. But he had not been able to find any evidence. Paired with his body’s current symptoms, he did not doubt Ivanka’s words.When she saw that she was right about the man’s symptoms, Ivanka kindly reminded him. “The perpetrator must be someone close to you. You need to pay attention and stop taking everything that you had all this while. Then you should
The man did not want Ivanka, who had just saved him, to go.He even grabbed Ivanka’s hand and refused to let go.Ivanka was thoroughly annoyed.He was almost fifty years old. How could he still not understand that she was rejecting him? On top of that, he was behaving so shamelessly.He trusted a stranger so readily for no reason. Excuse her for having a hard time believing what he said straight away.She struggled as tried to pull her hand back. But she did not expect the man to fall to the floor!This time, there were witnesses.“What are you doing!”There was a loud shout. It was filled with deep anger.It was a man’s voice. The next thing she knew, several people had spotted her and were rushing towards her. They surrounded her!“Do you know where this is? Do you know who you just hit?”The voice sounded familiar. It was the same person who had shouted at her in the beginning.Ivanka also noticed the unsightly expression on the man’s face and the cold, hostile warning
Vincent’s real name was usually kept confidential due to his standing. In all her investigations, Ivanka had found no trace of the mysterious Kingzillion Casino boss’s identity.So, anyone who knew Vincent’s real name had to be someone close to him.However, this was not a case of a simple misunderstanding.Mr. Hicks might be familiar with Vincent, but Ivanka did not know him.Stella’s expression remained cold. “Do you really have the audacity to question our boss now, Mr. Hicks?”As per Vincent’s orders, Stella had returned to check on Ivanka. The party was held by Mr. Hicks. Even though he had not yet arrived, he had already given Vincent the seat of honor. However, Vincent did not feel comfortable to let Ivanka come alone.Ever since Stella found out that Ivanka was Vincent’s niece, any resentment she had toward her disappeared. All that remained was her instinct to protect and defend her.At the moment, Stella did not ask for the details. She only processed what she saw wi
He had known Mr. Hicks for years. How could he not know what kind of man Hicks was?Hicks was terrified of death. He cared too much about this life.So, when he learned he had been poisoned and saw someone with medical knowledge standing in front of him, he would naturally do whatever it took to get Ivanka to stay and treat him.Though Vincent had been friends with Mr. Hicks for many years, it was clear that Ivanka was far more important to him.Pulling Ivanka closer to his side, Vincent said, “If she doesn’t have the time, that’s that. We weren’t born to serve others!”Mr. Hicks nearly exploded with frustration.After his polite explanation of what happened, he had expected Vincent to side with him and help him, given their long-standing friendship. However, Vincent had bluntly and decisively turned him down instead.Just as Mr. Hicks was about to say something more, Vincent placed a hand on Ivanka’s shoulder. His gaze was full of concern. “Are you feeling tired? If you are,
Vincent remained indifferent. “If you really are dying, then that’s your fate. You were already poisoned before you even met her. She just pointed it out, and your people have been keeping it from you. Caeser, what you’re doing is emotional blackmail, don’t you know that?”With those words, Vincent clasped his hands behind his back and turned to leave.However, Caeser quickly stepped in front of him and blocked his way. “My nephew Blake got hurt at Kingzillion Casino. Sure, your position is solid for now, and most people can’t touch you. But if someone really wanted to cause trouble, you’d have your hands full. And with Ivanka by your side, are you sure she won’t become a vulnerability to exploit you?”Caeser pursed his lips. His expression was serious.The call he had just received was from Blake’s father, his older brother. Blake’s father was notorious for shady dealings. Plus, in a place like Mirvania, where the laws were not as strict as Zeminia, he had built up quite a netwo
Michael pursed his lips and took the initiative to apologize to Ivanka.Ever since they got back from Mirvania, Michael’s attitude toward her had toned down considerably compared to the past. Michael had indeed changed a lot.However, even though he changed, they could not live a honeymoon life like other couples and spouses.Ivanka corrected him. “Micheal, we can’t put it that way. No one expected this change. We came here on Grandma’s behalf with all our blessings. But we did not expect this wedding to go south. I’ll admit that my emotions were somewhat affected when I saw something like this.” “But, what’s the main issue? I think that I’m tired. I wish you wouldn’t pursue me so tightly. Let’s part while we are on good terms. I know that you know what that phrase means.”As she said that, Ivanka saw the flight attendant walk over.She waved toward the flight attendant, who then gently bent down and smiled at her nicely. “Hello ma’am, what can I do for you?” “Hello, can you c
Naturally, Ivanka and Michael could not get involved to clear the mess after that. It was almost time for them to return as well.“You’re leaving before I can thank you.” Candice took Ivanka’s hand. She was grateful from the bottom of her heart.“I originally came to attend the wedding, but I didn’t expect to witness it take such a turn. I’ll have to go back and explain to Grandma about it.” Ivanka said with a smile.Candice hurriedly nodded and smiled. She looked at Ivanka and said, “Ivanka, send my regards to Grandma. After things are settled over here, I will definitely go visit her.”Ivanka smiled. “Then it’s a deal.”“It’s a deal.”… On the airplane, Ivanka’s mood was down the entire time.Michael spoke to her several times and did not get any response. He frowned slightly when he saw that Ivanka was about to sleep. He directly pulled her hand.Ivanka immediately tried to pull her hand back but she was not as strong as him. She opened her eyes and looked at him unhappily
Just as he was about to say something else, a clear voice suddenly spoke.“I told them to play it. Is there a problem?”The crowd looked for the voice and saw Candice in a white dress. She looked serene and cool. It was a different kind of beauty.But this was not a wedding. It was obviously a funeral.Everyone looked at the heroine who was supposed to appear today. Shock crossed their eyes. It looked like the bride found out about their despicable deed. Immediately after, the bride said in a mocking voice once again, “Leonardo, how does it feel to lose your reputation? You experienced it before me. Do you like the wedding gift I gave you?”Candice looked at him. Her brow was calm and void of emotion.Leonardo was already extremely cranky. In a way, he was at the end of his rope. He looked at her incredulously. “What do you mean by that?!” Candice sneered. “I didn’t mean anything by that. Just letting everyone present witness and see clearly for themselves what mangy dogs d
At that moment, there was a crazy video rolling on the big screen. The video was unsightly. The man and woman on the bed were “wrestling” frantically with the woman’s coquettish voice calling out at the same time. Also, the facilities here were top notch and equipped with 3D surround sound. The guests had no idea what to do when they heard.Some of the sharp-eyed guests spotted the man and woman in the video in a single glance. “My goodness! Aren’t these two the groom, Leonardo, and the bride’s best friend Jennifer?!”The moment these words came out, it instantly set off an uproar!Jennifer was instantly dumbfounded when she saw the video! But the next moment she screamed in panic. “Turn it off! Turn it off! It’s not me at all!” It was just that, not only were her shouts futile, but she felt the contemptuous disdainful glances thrown at her from all sides!She could even feel like some of the men were undressing her with their eyes! She was screaming! “Turn it off! Turn
When she put on makeup, her features looked even more exquisite. She looked sharper. Michael’s gaze paused for a moment. Why had he not realized it in the past? Ivanka glanced at him and spoke directly. “I’m good to go. Let’s go there now?” “Yes.” Michael quickly collected his thoughts and rushed to the wedding venue with her. There were a lot of guests. Those who came were all the city’s upper-class people and everyone was open and relaxed. They were able to navigate their way in a situation like this and take the opportunity to meet more work partners.The groom also weaved in and out of the crowd. He was beaming and full of life.Jennifer was with him. The two of them were welcoming the guests together. Those who did not know any better might even think that the two of them were the new couple. Everyone arrived one after another. It was just that… Only the bride and Jarek were missing.The crowd could not help but be a little confused. Right among the murmuring
Of course, he was referring to Jarek, who was screaming on the ground. Ivanka and Michael’s eyes met across the distance. They exchanged a look with each other. In the end, they chose to stay out of it. What should have been done was done. No matter the outcome, it was Candice’s own choice. Michael took a step back and came to Ivanka’s side. “Thanks.” Candice stared at Ivanka and sincerely thanked her once again. She was not stupid, so naturally, she could see that her cousin greatly respected his wife’s opinion. On the other hand, Ivanka was highly self-sufficient.Not long after, the security guards came and took Jarek away. After Candice said goodbye to the two, she left in the opposite direction.Ivanka and Michael went back to their rooms together.On the way back, Ivanka’s brows remained furrowed, and Michael turned to look at her. “Still worried about her?”Ivanka’s eyes flashed, then she looked at Michael and said softly, “Do you think that she will be soft-h
Leonardo had always been a perfect boyfriend. He was so perfect and seemed to have been specially made for Candice. Candice used to find it suspicious. But she dared not probe further into her own suspicions. Since things had turned out like so, she had no choice but to confront it. Candice’s heart was filled with a slew of anxiousness and complications. Despite this, she held back her emotions. Without further hesitation, she lifted the blanket and got down from the bed. She walked to the room next door. Ivanka gave Michael a look so that he would bring Jarek along. Michael was amused. He believed Ivanka must have treated him as her bodyguard. She was the first woman who had dared to give him an order. Despite this, Michael did as he was told. After all, Ivanka was not supposed to get involved in all this in the first place. It was all about the Barkworth family’s business. When Michael confronted Jarek, Michael’s temper instantly turned foul. He glared at Jarek.
Bam! The room door was kicked open all of a sudden. Michael was the one who kicked the door open. The man in the formal suit had just taken off half of his pants when Michael entered the room. Michael exuded an air of standoffishness. The man looked dumbfounded. He did not know if he should put back on his pants or remove them. Ivanka was behind Michael. He did not let her enter the room. “On the count of three, put your pants on, or else—” Michael did not finish his sentence, but the man in the formal suit was so scared that his entire body trembled. The man knew that if he did not act as he was told, he would lose his d*ck. So the man quickly put his pants on comically. While Michael was entering the room, Ivanka followed him. She ignored the man in the formal suit and went to the bed where Candice was laying. They had made quite a commotion when they entered the room. Despite this, Candice laid motionlessly on the bed. Apparently, she had been drugged. It l
Jennifer took the man to Candice in the middle of the night. Things did not seem good. Ivanka knew something bad was going to befall Candice. She was about to follow them when someone behind her abruptly stopped her. Ivanka’s eyes flew wide open. Her scream got stuck in her throat. The man’s large hand had covered her mouth. At the same time, a familiar smell entered her nostrils, and she gave up trying to let go of herself from the man’s grasp. “Why are you giving up so easily?” As expected, Ivanka heard a familiar voice. She turned around and saw Michael’s playful smile. “I know it’s you, so there’s no need to keep trying to free myself,” answered Ivanka truthfully. “How did you know it’s me?” Her answer piqued his interest. Ivanka was about to explain when a thought struck her mind. After that, she kept quiet. “It’s a secret.” Before Michael could continue the topic, Ivanka decided to skip and end it by asking, “You saw everything. What do you think about it?”