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
The man revealed their true intentions.However, what he said only left Ivanka completely confused.Since arriving in Mirvania, she and Michael had certainly encountered plenty of unexpected situations and had even detained a few people, but she had no idea who this “eldest master” he was referring to could be.Mr. George was an independent player from the Middle East, and Alexander and Eleanor were far from ordinary people.So, who exactly was this man talking about?Ivanka furrowed her brow slightly. “You’ve got the wrong person. I’ve never detained anyone.”After saying her piece, Ivanka moved to leave with Stella.However, the men had no intention of letting her go. As soon as she took a step, they swiftly moved in and surrounded her.Before Ivanka could say anything, Stella’s expression turned hostile. She made the first move. With a swift kick, she sent one of the men flying across the room.“You call her ‘Ms. Lane’ with respect, and yet you have the nerve to block her p
Vincent delivered a swift kick to the man who had just struggled to his feet after Stella had knocked him down and sent him flying again.After throwing out his final warning, Vincent glanced at Ivanka and Stella. They quickly understood and followed him.Caeser knew that, at that point, no amount of words would sway Vincent.However, he was not going to give up on the idea of convincing Ivanka to treat him.“Go tell my brother, if he wants Blake to live, he’d better stop stirring up trouble right now,” Caeser said coldly to the man. With that, he and his men left.On the way back, Vincent reassured Ivanka. “If you don’t want to treat him, stick to your decision. You’re not wrong for standing your ground. Don’t feel pressured to compromise just because of me. Even though we’ve been friends for years, once things involve self-interest, they’re never as perfect as they seem.”By the end of his words, Vincent’s tone had grown cold.By saying that their friendship was not perfect, h
Michael immediately provided the address.Vincent glanced at Stella. She quickly understood his orders.At that moment, Michael spoke up. “I’ll decide when I leave.”Vincent coldly replied, “Then leave Kingzillion Casino now.”Out of respect for Ivanka, Vincent was saving Michael some dignity. If it had been anyone else, they would have already been thrown out with broken hands and feet.With that, Michael was no longer restrained by Vincent’s men.However, Michael walked straight toward Ivanka.As Michael approached in silence, Ivanka frowned, but before she could say anything, Vincent stepped in front of him and blocked his path.Vincent’s expression was ice-cold. “You’re divorced. There’s no need for you to keep hovering around her.”Michael ignored Vincent’s words. His gaze remained on Ivanka. He was waiting for her response.Ivanka did not want him to stay either. “Even though you’ve learned some things through Njord, you don’t actually know how to handle the situation.
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