The driver drove. They had not even reached halfway to their destination. Tanya smirked. “If you’re not getting out of the car, then sit tight.” Right after she said this, Tanya started the engine and immediately sped up to 100 kilometers an hour. The car immediately shot off like an arrow released from its string.Ever since Tanya said that, Blake had expected everything that came up next.So, he grabbed the handle above his head and was unaffected. Meanwhile, in Kingzillion Casino, Ivanka had returned to Michael. He opened his eyes the moment Ivanka approached him. Those obsidian eyes were suddenly clear and bright. “Are you alright?” Ivanka pulled a chair out and sat next to Michael. Michael hummed. At that moment, their eyes met. Neither of them said anything more. The atmosphere was also exceptionally quiet. Michael pursed his lips. At the moment, his thoughts were grim. Although all of Tanya’s deeds were exposed from the surveillance footage and her rep
When Michael did not speak, Ivanka spoke once more to clear things up. “Michael, I don’t want to keep repeating myself. I’ll change your dressing now.” With that, Ivanka got up. She removed the gauze. The threads on the stitched wound were hideous. The wound was red and swollen. She applied her own special medicine.She knew that this medicine was very potent. But she did not expect that Michael only frowned, and stayed in place without uttering a sound. She was impressed by Michael’s tolerance. The last time he was bandaged was his suture after surgery. This time Michael was awake for the time he was bandaged. Her hand wrapped around Michael’s back. The two of them were very close.She smelled the faint scent of hormones on Michael’s body as well as the smell of medicine on him. Paired with his slow rhythmic heartbeat at the moment… Ivanka’s breath caught in her throat.It was the first time since their divorce where they had been this close together.“Iv.”Howeve
He narrowed his eyes. “Are you sure you’re still a minor character?”She was not just some minor character anymore. She knew medicine, could analyze things with a sharp mind, and had the guts and brains. Also, she was quick to investigate anything. That meant that she was highly skilled in computer science.She hid all of this from him after their marriage.After they were divorced from him, her identities were revealed one at a time. Perhaps there are other identities that he did not know about.So, he did not think that she was a minor character.When she heard Michael testing her, paired with Michael’s deep long gaze at her, Ivanka realized what he meant.Michael must have realized her multiple identities.She kept them hidden in the past, but nothing was left to hide.However, she did not need to be fully honest with him.Ivanka laughed. “Minor characters and main characters. Aren’t those just things that people define and name? Why, what do you mean by that? Do you thin
“What? Now that I’ve proved your guesses wrong, do you find me an evil woman again?” When Michael was silent, Ivanka chuckled. Michael pursed his lips. His expression was stern. “Can’t we talk properly?”Ivanka was confused.She was really surprised that Michael could ask her that at a time like this. She laughed. “Now you’re asking about talking properly. Then let me ask you. From the very beginning till now, have you ever looked at me properly? “Every time I want to talk to you properly, you just kill the conversation. What could I do?” Ivanka shrugged her shoulders resignedly.She struggled again. Michael finally released her hand.Just then, Ivanka’s phone rang.It was from Sandy.Ivanka took the phone and stepped to the side. Right after she picked it up, Sandy’s joyful voice rang in her ears.“Bestie, you did a great job on this one. I have to give you props for it. Kudos to you!” Ivanka laughed along with her, “That’s for sure. Soft-hearted people get bullied li
Ivanka still explained. “I have reasons for not letting you come. Because this is not a vacation tour…”They have been friends for many years, how could Sandy not understand what Ivanka meant by that? She knew that Ivanka meant well, but it still infuriated her.But she still made her stance clear. “Iv, I’m not afraid of the danger you speak of. If I can help you, what’s the harm in dying?”They have been good friends for many years. Ivanka and her have helped each other quite a bit to get to where they are today.Death?Sandy was truly fearless.Ivanka also knew Sandy, but she still could not possibly tell her to risk her life.She echoed Sandy words. “Alright, I’ll definitely not be vague whenever I need you.” “Darn you! Are you saying that I’m useless to you now?” Sandy was in a mood. “I didn’t say that. You said it yourself.” Ivanka laughed. Sandy also knew that Ivanka did not mean it.She also no longer continued to tease Ivanka. Instead, she reminded her. “Iv,
However, once she said that, Michael’s expression fell. Because he remembered one thing. Ivanka’s true purpose. But Ivanka was a little surprised by his expression. “Things were fine. What’s wrong with you?”Who said that women’s moods are unpredictable, like the weather? In her opinion, right in front of her, Michael was an obvious example. Michael pursed his lips. After a moment of silence, he asked Ivanka. “If you don’t let anyone help you, then tell me. Are you preparing to handle all of this on your own?”Ivanka was speechless. These words instantly revealed that Michael had been staring at her from the moment she answered the phone.But was it not normal if she did not need anyone’s help and did not want anyone to get involved because of her?At that moment, she was not angry either.She said very calmly toward Michael. “You’re an injured patient, and things were already separated between us. Sandy is not of high status and she does not have anyone backing her up.
Because there was no way Vincent would go to such lengths if she was not related to him by blood! Michael was instantly speechless.It was understandable that she did not want Sandy to come.He did not know why, but at that moment, he thought of Jonah.Michael wanted to ask, however, she noticed that he wanted to say something but hesitated. She spoke before Michael could.“Michael, if you have something to say, you can just say it. There’s no need to be so hesitant.”Michael had nothing more to hesitate, he was seen through.He pursed his lips and said, “Did you refuse Jonah’s help as well?”“Yes.”Although she did not know why Michael would ask about Jonah at this moment, she still responded to Michael.She did not need Jonah’s help.Michael was silent again.However, in just seconds, he said to Ivanka, “If you won’t accept anyone else’s help, then accept mine.”Michael’s tone was much gentler than before.Ivanka was a little surprised. This was the first time Michae
Njord was a grown man. What would people think if another man was seen feeding him, or worse, if word got out? They would definitely get the wrong idea.So, Michael refused it.“I’ll feed myself.”Ivanka, however, quickly shot that down. “No way. In your condition, you probably can’t even move!”In the next second, Ivanka took the food from Njord’s hands and started feeding Michael herself. Michael, surprisingly, didn’t put up a fight and went along with it.Michael went along with it without any complaints.Njord, watching from the side, could not help but sneer.Inside, he felt nothing but contempt for Michael.He had never met someone so good at acting!Still, he kept his feelings to himself. He did not forget Vincent’s orders.Njord nodded toward Ivanka. “Ms. Lane, if there’s nothing else, I’ll excuse myself.”Ivanka nodded. “Yes, go ahead.”The next moment, she turned her attention back to Michael with a caring tone. “So, how’s the food? Does it suit your taste? Do y
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