The doctor had no choice but to leave the room on Ivanka’s order.But he ran into his old acquaintances, Stella and Njord.The doctor asked discreetly, “Who is Ms. Lane, really?”He always stayed in his office to help people who got injured in the casino or read some medical books. Hence, he hardly knew what happened out there.“Boss’ niece,” Stella answered.“Niece? My god!” The doctor thought.Before he fully processed his astonishment, Njord pulled him aside.Njord asked with a frown, “How’s the man in the room? Is he going to die?”“Of course not. Ms. Lane’s medical expertise amazed me. With her around, the man will surely survive!”Njord was speechless.“So don’t you worry!” the doctor added.Njord’s shock turned to confusion.He was not worried at all!In fact, he felt defeated. If Ivanka remained by Michael’s side, Njord would not have a chance to strike.But the doctor noticed that he was upset. “What’s with you? Since Ms. Lane is our boss’ niece, the man must be
Alexander was adopted, so he was not part of the royal bloodline.Eleanor was not after love. What she really wanted was power.She narrowed her eyes as she sized that woman up.After a long pause, she finally spoke coldly. “If that’s not the case, don’t disgrace the royal family while you’re out there! If you continue to act recklessly, the king won’t let it slide. Don’t expect me to save you when that happens!”She did not say more. Deep down, she was certain that once she ascended the throne, she would have all the power and authority. Her subjects would subject themselves to her. At that point, she would be her own protector. She would not need anyone else.With that, Alexander stayed while Eleanor returned to Aurelia.Before she left, she glanced at Alexander, but he ignored her. He no longer wanted to work with her.At that moment, he could only think of Ivanka.So, he phoned her.When Ivanka saw Alexander’s name on her phone, her gaze instantly turned cold, and a grim f
Ivanka narrowed her eyes and retorted, “If it wasn’t you two, then who the hell is trying to kill me, huh?”Was it George?No way!He was too obsessed and twisted. He would not just kill someone without making sure they suffered first. Besides, no matter how mad he got, he would still respect Vincent and avoid causing too much trouble at the casino.Ivanka had a feeling that the person who fired two shots and then committed suicide was not as simple as it seemed. Alexander was a possible culprit.Alexander pursed his lips and interrupted Ivanka’s train of thought as he said, “You can suspect us all you want, but we deserve a chance to explain. If I really wanted you dead, you’d be six feet under already when Eleanor’s people tried to get rid of you earlier.”Before Ivanka could respond, Alexander continued, “Me and Eleanor are powerless right now. If you don’t believe me, ask Vincenzo. Didn’t he send someone to tail us the whole time?”Ivanka fell silent.If it was not them, an
That could only mean that this Alexander guy was on par with Michael!They must have run into some trouble and delayed their return home.Jonah spoke frankly, “Ivanka, just send me your location. I’m on my way to you right now.”Jonah had always been a man of his word.Ivanka calmly replied, “I have almost everything sorted out here. Once Michael and I finish up the last few things, I’ll head back. You don’t need to come help.”Michael had already taken two bullets for her. How could she manage both of them if Jonah came over and something happened to him too?!“Iv, you can’t—”Before he could finish his sentence, Ivanka cut in. “I’m fine here. I’ll get in touch when I’m back. I’ve got stuff to take care of, so I’m hanging up now.”On the other end of the line, Jonah’s expression turned serious as he fell silent.When Ivanka hung up the phone and was about to put it away, she caught Michael’s sharp gaze.She was surprised and asked, “When did you wake up? How are you feeling?
“Hmm.” Michael nodded. Although he had a high tolerance for medication, his body was still reacting realistically.He was swollen all over, and his voice was weak and hoarse.“Just don’t talk. Get some rest. I’ll be here,” Ivanka said. She decided not to argue with him any longer. After she finished speaking, she leaned back in her chair.At this hour, she was also feeling tired.Michael said nothing. For some reason, after Ivanka spoke, he felt an overwhelming sense of calm inside.He even felt... somehow reassured.Since he could not move, he could not pull Ivanka closer.After hesitating for a while, Michael finally said to Ivanka, “Come and lie next to me.”Ivanka was taken aback. She sat up and stared at him in disbelief.In three years of marriage, they had met only a handful of times. Everyone knew of his contempt for her.They had not even had a proper conversation during those three years. Whenever they did talk, he spoke to her with disdain.She thought hell must h
That stubborn jerk rarely agreed with her on anything. He was so set in his ways!Ivanka initially wanted to scold Michael, but when she saw him lying weakly in bed, she managed to hold back her anger.She pursed her lips and said, “If you were in good health, I would’ve—”“Am I disabled or something?” Michael interrupted sharply before she could finish.The deep frown on his face made it clear that he was upset. He did not agree with Ivanka’s statement.Ivanka was taken aback. She then became extremely furious.Though she managed to suppress her anger, she could not hold back her words. She snapped at him, “I never said you were disabled! Michael, you know what I mean. Stop arguing with me!“You’ve been shot. It takes around three months to heal from serious injuries. Even if you have a high pain tolerance, you’re going to need at least ten days to two weeks of bed rest. Let me ask you: if someone had a gun to your head right now, could you just jump up and disarm them in an in
She looked at his composed face and then said, “Honestly, thinking back on that scene still freaks me out. Didn’t you ever consider it? What if things had gone wrong? No, what if the other guy was just slightly more accurate? Do you think you could still be lying here in front of me, saying all this?”“We’re divorced. What I do and who I see is my business. You don’t have the right to interfere in my life like that. And I want you to know that no matter what happens between us, you’re still a living person. I could never just stand by and let anyone die.”Upon hearing her firm stance, Michael frowned and said casually, almost mockingly, “Is that so?”He smiled, but it did not reach his eyes.Just as Ivanka was about to respond, Michael questioned her, “If it’s really just about one life, then why were you trembling when you spoke after I got shot?”He had noticed back then that her fingers were trembling too.But as she had said, it was natural for people to have emotions.Micha
Besides, he could not get over the anger from the confiscation in the basement and the defeat in the confrontation!Njord tilted his head back while feeling resentment swell inside him.“Vincenzo, Michael is no good. If he’s dead, then Ms. Ivanka won’t have to deal with him anymore. Plus, he’s already divorced from her. Why should he still get to enjoy her kindness and act tough in the casino?”“Only because he’s Ivanka’s ex-husband. Njord, you’re my most trusted man. I don’t want to have to repeat myself. I said you can’t touch Michael, and that means you can’t touch him.”Vincent’s words were harsh.Njord fell silent. He felt a strong sense of resentment, but the pain of his current situation outweighed that resentment. He was caught between his feelings and the reality he faced.He had worked at Kingzillion Casino for many years and viewed it as his home. He saw Vincent as family and found it hard to accept that Vincent prioritized Ivanka’s needs over Michael’s position. Vin
If this had been anyone else, Michael would not have tolerated such arrogance from Jackie. He would have already beaten him up and coldly told him to get lost.However, Jackie was Vincent’s man.And Vincent was Ivanka’s uncle. For that reason alone, Michael swallowed the anger surging within him.“Let’s go then.”In the end, he conceded. It was not because of Jackie, but because of what Evan had said. He could not just let Ivanka return and find no one waiting for her.However, before leaving, Michael made arrangements. He instructed Evan to leave some men behind, ensuring that the moment Ivanka came back, he would know.He did not intend to withdraw the forces he had sent to rescue Ivanka either....Back in the country, Coco stood in the middle of the room and shouted arrogantly at the servants. “Go get Samuel! Tell him I have something to say!”She was making such a scene that the servants had no choice but to comply.After being informed of the situation, Samuel, upon hea
Coco simply smiled and stayed silent.Samuel had plenty of time to wait her out.Meanwhile, Jackie was also waiting for Michael. If he did not leave within the hour, Jackie would follow Vincenzo’s orders and put him on a plane back to Bostone.Time was running out. Just as Jackie was about to act, Michael’s phone rang. It was Samuel.Samuel had never sounded this anxious and serious before. “Michael, get back here now. Your grandmother collapsed. I took her to the hospital, but she still hadn’t woken up. Coco said that if she doesn’t see you in three days, your grandma will die.”Michael knew Coco was bad news, but he never expected her to strike at such a critical moment.Ivanka was still missing, but Rosie was his family. He could not abandon either of them.But at that moment, he had to choose Rosie.“Okay, I’ll come back now.”He immediately contacted Evan.Evan was his trusted aide. Naturally, he had to stay behind to follow up on any news regarding Ivanka.But Jackie w
Rosie liked Ivanka way more than Samuel. Besides, there was no conflict between the two of them, so why did Rosie’s attitude toward Ivanka suddenly become so frosty?But Rosie simply shot Samuel a cold glare. “Do I need any reason to start hating someone? Anyway, Coco isn’t too bad. I’m going to meet with her and talk to her about the wedding arrangement…”“Wedding arrangement? Who is getting married?”Samuel quickly cut her off. He was utterly flabbergasted and could not believe what he had just heard.Rosie glared at him again. “Coco and Michael are about the same age. Who else is she going to marry? Me? Of course she’s marrying Michael. He’s the only single one in our family.”As she said that, Rosie walked off and left him behind.She looked so determined. Recalling her tone earlier on, Samuel was increasingly certain that something must be very wrong with her.He glanced at the house staff and signaled them to follow Rosie. They immediately obliged.Then Samuel immediate
Before Michael even finished his sentence, Vincent cut him off angrily.He said to Michael with a fierce glare, “Get out of her sight. If I see you anywhere near her, you’ll suffer a fate worse than death!”With that, Vincent turned around and left. His subordinates surrounded Michael soon after.Jackie was leading those men.He was rather straightforward. “Listen, we tolerated you because of Ms. Ivanka. Now that she is in trouble, you’d better listen to my boss and leave within an hour. Don’t piss him off.”Certainly, Michael would not listen to him.But as he insisted on staying, he received a call from Rosie.From the moment he had noticed that something was off with Rosie to after he arrived in Mirvania, he had not received a single call from her. The person he had hired to watch over her had not sent him any messages either.This phone call immediately alarmed Michael.Once he answered, Rosie’s old, frail voice rang out in his ear, “When are you coming back, Mic? I have
Seeing that, Vincent immediately gave Njord and Stella an order without hesitation.“Find out where his hideout is. I want to make him die a terrible death!”His bellow of rage rang out.Njord and Stella noticed his grim expression and the fierce glint in his bloodshot eyes.They had been working for Vincent for many years, but neither had seen him so angry. He was even angrier than the time Stella defamed Ivanka!Naturally, Njord and Stella got to work right away.As for Michael, he could hear the commotion at the front door earlier on. After Vincent left and Evan returned to him, Michael asked before Evan even said anything, “What’s the matter?”Evan replied with a solemn expression, “It’s Vincent. He’s here for Ivanka.”Hearing that, Michael’s face instantly darkened.Ivanka had already left. If Vincent showed up to look for her at that hour, it must have meant that something was up with Ivanka!Michael immediately pulled the blanket off himself and tried to get out of bed
Mr. George intercepted Ivanka at the hotel entrance.He had brought some men with him. Ivanka narrowed her eyes.Before she said anything, Mr. George smiled and said, “Greetings, Ms. Lane.”“What’s the meaning of this, Mr. George?” Ivanka knew what he was clearly up to when he brought so many men with him to intercept her. But she was not afraid.Mr. George’s smile broadened. “You’re a smart girl. I just want to befriend you, and I need your help with something. Do you mind going to the Middle East with me?”He had a plastic grin on his face as he said that.It was very fake.Ivanka knew the underlying meaning of his “invitation”. If she refused, then this “invitation” would turn into kidnapping.He would order his men to take her to the Middle East by force.Clearly, Mr. George no longer had reservations about offending Vincent.Ivanka immediately chuckled. “Do you think I’m here on my own?”“I never assumed that,” Mr. George smiled as he replied slowly.He stepped forwa
As Michael asked this question, he looked over at Ivanka with his dark eyes.At that moment, he seemed very serious.The firm and determined look in his eyes seemed to imply that he would gladly die for her.Ivanka knew that Michael was in love with her. After all, they had been through so much together.But she still could not get over their unpleasant past.“If you’re actually looking forward to that, then I won’t do it. How about that?” Ivanka snapped and quickly averted her gaze from Michael. After she stopped paying attention to him, she worked a lot faster.Soon, Ivanka started giving Michael a massage and pressing on all the sore spots.Michael did not dare move.It was mostly because he did not want her efforts to be in vain.Seeing the serious look on her face, Michael pressed his lips together and said slowly after seconds of silence, “If you can vent your anger by chopping off my limbs, then why not? Besides, you won’t be held accountable for it.”If Ivanka ever wa
The man in front of Sandy sneered again and strode toward her. Other men followed him.When they all approached her at once, Sandy felt a sense of tension.After all, she was alone in the basement parking lot and facing a bunch of hostile men.“How dare you!”Sandy clenched her fist and shouted at them in a steely voice.“Do you know who I am? I’m Ivan York’s girlfriend—Ahh!”Before she even finished, someone knocked her out from the back with a bat.Then they put a gunny sack over her head and tossed her into a van.…In a hotel near Kingzillion Casino, Evan brought Ivanka some food and milk tea when he came back.Of course, he bought them because Michael had told him to.Michael thought that Ivanka would not throw these things into the trashcan right in front of him and Evan.But Ivanka glanced at the food and knew that it was Michael’s idea.As an assistant, Evan would not ask around to figure out what she liked.When Ivanka did not take the food and drink, Evan said t
Since Robin’s dad had chosen a criminal defense lawyer who would represent him for free, he would not agree to switch lawyers.It would be hard for Ivan to persuade him unless Sandy backed down willingly.But based on her current attitude, she was not going to do that.She was such a difficult woman!“You’re asking me to talk to his dad? You might as well tell me to keep persuading you. Given the situation, you know full well that the man can’t be convinced.”As he spoke, Ivan heaved a long sigh.Sandy ignored him.Soon, the car arrived at Ivan’s law firm.It was time for him to get out of the car, as he said he would.Sandy did not urge him to get out. She hoped that he would not go back on his own words.Ivan noticed that she did not intend to say anything. There was a cold look on her face.Eventually, he summoned up the courage to put his arm around her neck and pull her closer.“I love you, Sandy. I’ll love you till the end of time!”With that, he kissed her hard on t