“How about in the future?” Ivan could not help but frown when he heard her say that. He pulled her close.Sandy was extraordinarily upset. “Ivan, don’t you dare drag me into this! Don’t appear in my sight again in the future!”Sandy’s ruthless words were decisive and sharp. Ivan’s face suddenly tensed up. What kind of women did he not have around him? It was always the women who cried and laughed and begged and flattered him. As a result, it was fine if Sandy did not fall into his trap. Yet she was still talking to him so harshly. He was upset. Extraordinarily upset. “No way.” Ivan spoke with certainty. There was no woman that he, Ivan, could not have. The more Sandy was like this, the more he was sure of one thing. He had to handle her!The fact that he was like this made Sandy’s temper flare up even more.Sandy flung his hand away. “Then I’ll tell you the same thing. No way! Everything you want is utterly impossible!” She would rather die than give him that
After saying that, Sandy turned around. She was determined and indifferent. Ivan was silent. He did not take a step further.He knew very well that if he chased after her again, Sandy would surely hate it. She would only express her resentment.It was a gradual cycle between the both of them. They could not rush this. However, Sandy called Ivanka before she got on the plane. On Ivanka’s end, she had also gotten into the car without the reporters surrounding her. She was leaning against the window and deep in thought when Sandy’s phone call came in. “Hello, my lady Sandy.” Ivanka took the initiative to say hello. She was also trying to relax her tense mood. She had been too busy ever since she returned home to get in touch or look for her. She had to treat Rosie’s illness and help Michael handle Rosie too. Sandy sneered. “You have the nerve to greet me! I went to Mirvania for you. I was even cheated by that bastard Ivan. As a result, look at you. I’ve reminded you a
Some were called Peace and others were called Serenity.Most of them carried auspicious-sounding names.Again, each store was pretty much similar. Each store would have a large stock of a particular type of herb.Each store has its own signature treasured herb. However, these treasures were not sold easily. More often than not, they were just a gimmick to attract physicians. Treasured items were also displayed to show off the store’s capability and status. People who visit regularly would know these stores like the back of their hand.Apparently, Ivanka was one such individual. The herbs she wanted to buy were already engraved inside her head.Ivanka led Michael in and out of stores and stalls.Michael watched as Ivanka chose her herbs. It was like she had superpowers.She could always pick the best one out of a bunch of herbs that looked exactly the same.Michael only knew this because the shop owners said so. When these shop owners looked at Ivanka, they could not help
Michael seemed to be agitated.Michael began to nitpick. “This scallop is so salty. How can I eat it? “Has this salmon been dead for a long time?“The steak is overcooked.”“...”Ivanka did not say anything and silently listened to his tirade. She could not understand what was wrong.“This couple’s set meal that they sent up doesn’t taste good either. Didn’t they consider that the people eating it might not be a couple?” Michael put his knife and fork down. Then he crossed his arms with a dissatisfied look on his face.So that was what he was on about.Ivanka thought that he did not want to share a couple’s room with her. For some reason, her heart knotted up.“You don’t have to stay if you don’t want to. I didn’t book this room for you anyway.” Ivanka’s tone was a bit unnatural.Michael raised an eyebrow. Even though he felt awful in his heart, he suppressed his anger. “That’s right too. You have so many other candidates.” Before Ivanka could say something, Michael got
She had also thought of something. Since Michael had gotten hurt because of her, she had a plausible reason to examine the wound.Ivanka pursed her lips and said, “It’s nothing, really. I just think you’re acting tough. Take off your shirt and let me examine the wound.”Unexpectedly, Michael quickly countered. “Will you come with me if I let you examine it?”Ivanka was speechless. This man sure knew how to bargain!“Where are you going, and why are you so determined to take me with you?” Ivanka asked curiously yet impatiently.Michael replied nonchalantly, “You’ll find out when you get there.”“...Alright, but be warned: if it’s too far away, I’m not going. And if your wound is too severe, I’m not going either.”Ivanka was frustrated by his stubborn attitude, but she could not bring herself to be heartless. So, she told him that upfront.“It’s not that far, and I feel fine. If you insist on looking at it, I guess I can let you look at it.”Ivanka was offended. What did he mean
Something flashed in Michael’s gaze. It was cold and disdainful.“We’ll see if he has the skills to do it, or simply the audacity,” Michael said icily before wrapping an arm around Ivanka’s waist and walking as usual.Still, that act made Ivanka’s heart skip a beat.That came out of nowhere!On instinct, she pushed him away. “What are you doing, Michael? We’re just being followed.”Although she had no idea who was following them, Ivanka was not scared.Obviously, neither was Michael.He said in that same cold tone, “You’re doing this for my family. I can’t let anything happen to you again, can I?”Ivanka did not reply. She did not know what to say.A few moments later, Michael got her into a car but tried to get in the driver’s seat afterwards.When Ivanka noticed that, she hastily stopped him. “Just tell me the address. I’ll drive.”“No need,” Michael refused.The next thing she knew, he was already in the driver’s seat with his seat belt buckled.Ivanka knew how stubborn
Michael frowned and asked sternly, “Who sent you?”Based on the size of the person who followed them, Ivanka could confirm that it was a man.Since Michael was already doing the questioning, she chose to watch from the sidelines.The man being stepped on whined. “No one sent me. I’m doing this on my own. I just wanted to get some close-up photos of you two so that I can get famous. No one made me do this…”Neither Michael nor Ivanka believed him.If no one sent him, then how did he manage to follow them all this way so methodically?When Ivanka noticed Michael trying to hit the guy, she hastily gestured for him to stop.So, Michael listened to her.The next thing he knew, Ivanka took out a syringe and chuckled sinisterly. “You’re a reporter,” she said. “You’re aware that recently, a doctor murdered his wife with a single syringe, right?”The man felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing that.Yes, he was a reporter. That incident was the talk of the town back then. Why wou
In the end, they got to the Holly Resort’s assembly point, where the resort was renting out golf carts for the flower field.The place was quite empty, so an employee walked up to them immediately. “Hello, Mr. Barkworth. Which sightseeing cart would you like to take?”In response to the employee’s enthusiasm, Michael simply said disinterestedly, “I’ll pick my own.”The employee was quickly pushed aside.After a short while, Michael picked the cart closest to them.Ivanka watched him take the keys and get inside. After some hesitation, she got in as well.She wanted to see what Michael had planned.So, she leaned into the backseat of the cart without any worries.The journey took about 20 minutes, and the scenery along the way was gorgeous. The hand-planted and trimmed flowers were very diverse in shape and variety.Thankfully, the path itself was also smooth without any bumps.Still, Ivanka was a little surprised. “You know how to drive a cart like this? That doesn’t make se
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?”
The only problem was, the bridegroom never showed up even once. During the first rehearsal, Candice was the only one who finished the whole course. Ivanka was curious, but she did not give it a second thought. She assumed the bridegroom was absent because he was tied up with something else. That night, Ivanka finally saw the so-called bridegroom. But their encounter was not a happy one. At midnight Ivanka could not fall asleep, so she planned to go out to take a walk. The moment she stepped out of the door, she ran into a drunkard. The man was in a formal suit, but his tie was hung crookedly around his neck. He occasionally hiccoughed and looked sloppy. A woman helped him by the side. They were very close, and the way they interacted with each other was flirty. They talked to each other very intimately. Ivanka saw the duo enter the room next to her. She wondered why they would drink so much during somebody else’s wedding eve. Ivanka thought they were just the wedding gues
Fondli was a third-world country. Although it was less developed, it was clean and not heavily polluted. The moment Ivanka got off the plane, she keenly sensed this. “The air is very fresh. The environment is conducive for Grandma to recuperate over here. Unfortunately, her condition wouldn’t allow her body to be exposed to wind.” Michael did not expect Ivanka to care so much about Rosie. He gave her a profound look. It was rare to see him not snort at her. He wondered if he would have stood a better chance if he had used Rosie to make Ivanka spend the night in the Barkworth family’s mansion last night.But Michael was worried that Ivanka would be mad at this suggestion. Hence, he did not bring it up. Nonetheless, Rosie had specially given an account of what he needed to do during the Fondli trip, and Michael was full of confidence. Outside the airport, Michael’s cousin arranged for them a car. The wedding ceremony was located inside the bride’s mansion on the outskirts.