The moment their hands touched, Tanya felt his warmth. She violently shook Blake’s hand away. It was like she had touched a hot potato.“Let’s go, Tanya. Every daughter-in-law would have to meet their in-laws someday. It’s the same for a fiancé like me.”Blake slowly said. His voice was extremely gentle.Tanya was silent. But in hindsight, she found Blake’s words to be extraordinarily strange.In the car, she still looked at him. Then she made things clear. “Blake Hicks, our relationship is mutually beneficial. We each have their own needs. Don’t say things just to make yourself seem noble. We are just acting our roles. It’s not real. Don’t get too deep into the drama!”“Understood.”Blake did not continue after replying.Soon, in front of the hospital, they got out of the car. On the VIP floor of the inpatient department, Tanya asked for her father. She learned where the ward her father was in from the nurse.“Wait for my cue outside. Don’t come in on your own,” Tanya said t
Tanya viciously pinched her palm. “No, Dad. Someone wants me. The eldest son of Mirvania’s Hicks family, Blake Hicks. He’s outside the door right now. I won’t let Michael and Ivanka off the hook easily when I’m back this time!”At the mention of those two people, a touch of ruthlessness flashed through Tanya’s eyes.However, Edward narrowed his eyes. “Tanya, your name is already in the mud. Since it’s the Hicks family from Mirvania, how could they possibly want you?” Edward did not believe it. The more powerful the family, the less they would want notoriety. They demanded to be paired with a proper family.Any family would want someone with a clean reputation.“Dad, he came back with me this time. He’s right outside the door.” Tanya knew that her father did not believe her. With that, she stood up, then she turned toward the door and called out. “Blake, come in.”Blake had been watching from the doorway. When he heard Tanya call out to him, Blake pushed the door and entered in
They all returned to the Cullen family’s mansion together. … At that moment, Ivanka had also arrived at the location Jonah had sent her.Before she even got out of the car, she noticed Jonah standing in the doorway. Jonah wore a black suit. He stood straight and carried himself elegantly.She got out of the car, walked towards Jonah, and asked, “Why are you standing at the door?”“I was checking the time. Then I figured that you’d be there soon, so I came to the door to wait for you.”Jonah slowly parted his lips. The corners of his mouth spread into a gentle smile. Compared to Jonah’s gentleness, Ivanka looked a bit cold. “Let’s go in.” “Alright.” Jonah was not affected by her reaction. In the black limousine just a distance away, Evan looked at Michael, who was silent through the rearview mirror. He pursed his lips. In the end, he asked hesitantly, “What’s next, Mr. Barkworth?”Evan speculated about Michael’s intentions. Based on Michael’s nature, He felt that Mi
Ivanka was blunt.Meanwhile, Michael could only watch them from a distance downstairs.He noticed them locked in an unbroken gaze. Their lips were moving.It was clear they had been talking nonstop.A heavy feeling settled in his chest.He felt mixed emotions of curiosity and anger.What could they possibly be talking about that kept them engaged from the moment they met until now?He could not understand. How could Ivanka and Jonah possibly have so much to say to each other?Evan noticed Michael’s dark and silent expression.He could feel the heavy atmosphere and knew they could not remain in it forever.So, he hesitantly suggested, “Mr. Barkworth, how about I claim that someone in my family is sick and ask Ms. Ivanka to come check on them?”Evan’s thought process was simple. No matter what, he just needed to find a way to get Ivanka out of there.However, Michael’s response was cold. “How’s that any different from using Grandma as an excuse?”Evan quickly answered, “Of c
That was what mattered most.Jonah understood her stance. He chose to hold back the words he had been about to say.Instead, he said gently, “Our collaboration will be like last time. Iv, with the latest jewelry and fashion show, I believe it’ll help you make a strong comeback in the country, right?”A deep, unmistakable smile spread across his face as he said that.He trusted Ivanka.She would have forgotten entirely about their collaboration if Jonah had not brought it up.Jewelry and fashion were part of their joint project, which will be unveiled at the upcoming “Jewels & Glamour” competition. It included new releases by Lane’s Group and Sadler’s Group.Not only did she have to deal with the Keller father-daughter duo, but she had also promised Rosie to attend her cousin’s wedding, oversee the new product launch, and manage the Willy Suburbs project. On top of all that, she had to find out the truth about her birth mother!The thought of it all gave Ivanka a headache.Ev
However, to Evan’s surprise, Ivanka still put him on the back burner.Glancing in the rearview mirror at Michael’s gloomy face, Evan struggled to keep his composure. “Ms. Lane, this is a matter of life and death. I’m begging you, can’t you make it a priority?”He was giving it his all to help Michael and Ivanka reconcile.Ivanka pursed her lips together and said, “Even if I rush there right away, it won’t change much. Evan, Grandma is using the Ganoderma nebula. You should call Michael and ask him to set some aside for your grandfather.”While it was confirmed that using the entire Ganoderma nebula would yield better results, the fact remained that it could save two lives. Ivanka believed Michael wouldn’t be so stingy about something this serious.Evan did not know how to respond to that.He had planned to get Ivanka away from Jonah, but the situation had unexpectedly circled back to Michael.If he said no, it would look like he was being cold and indifferent to his own grandfat
She was not as bad as he once thought.Everything he had previously believed about her was a misunderstanding. She had so many sides to her. He had never taken the time to try to understand her.At that moment, a deep sense of unease settled over him.He understood why she and Jonah always seemed to have a lot to talk about. Regardless of the situation, Jonah always had his eyes fixed on Ivanka and spoke to her softly and with happiness. Right, what woman would not prefer someone warm and considerate over someone cold and distant?So, would Ivanka choose Jonah?An uncomfortable pressure began to build in Michael’s chest as a result of the thought. It felt like his chest was about to explode.Evan felt a growing sense of guilt as Michael’s expression became darker and more tense. “Mr. Barkworth, how about I go straight to Ms. Lane and apologize?”Ivanka may not be upset if he told her the truth, but it could also cause problems between her and Jonah. However, Michael
Not wanting Ivanka to be swayed by anything related to Michael, Jonah brought up another topic.“Why don’t you come by Sadler’s Group tomorrow to discuss about the Willy suburbs project? Also, about the collaboration we talked about last time, do you have the designs ready?”Ivanka had only completed the fashion designs for the “Spring Colors” collection, but she had not started on the jewelry yet. Still, creating the designs would not be difficult for her.Without hesitation, Ivanka said, “Since I’ll be at Sadler’s Group tomorrow to meet with you, I’ll bring the design drafts with me.”“Good.” Jonah was fine with that.In fact, he was already looking forward to it. He believed that work would naturally give them more opportunities to spend time together.Jonah raised his hand to call over the waiter. “Bring me the menu.”The waiter quickly returned with two menus.Jonah immediately handed one to Ivanka. He tenderly said, “Iv, take a look and see what you’d like to eat.”How
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