But what happened in the end?Rosie still refused to believe it. “Is it because you’re reluctant to attend my relative’s wedding with Michael on my behalf? That’s why you found a fake boyfriend, Iv?”Ivanka pursed her lips. She was indeed reluctant to attend that wedding.But Rosie had brought it up twice, and Ivanka wanted to cut ties with Michael. Therefore, she enlisted Jonah’s help to stop Rosie and Evan from setting her and Michael up again. She also hoped that Michael would get over her soon.Before she said anything, Jonah beat her to it.He said in a low but somber voice, “Ivanka and I are in a serious relationship, Mdm. Barkworth. You can’t accuse her of lying to you. Ever since she divorced Michael, she no longer has anything to do with him. She is free to do whatever she wants. She doesn’t have to find herself a fake boyfriend to trick you.”As he spoke, he grabbed Ivanka’s shoulder.At that moment, she sensed his powerful strength. She was thankful to him for playing
Ivanka was speechless.It was a good thing that she and Jonah were merely acting.If they were really dating, Michael’s words would have infuriated her and Jonah.“A temporary stay should be fine. After all, we humans have feelings. Iv is close to Mdm. Barkworth, and she is a medical expert. If she can heal her by staying over temporarily, why not? What do you say, Iv?”“Medical expert? What medical expert?” Rosie was confused. She did not understand what they were saying at all.Her eyes were filled with bewilderment.It was only then did Ivanka realize that Rosie had not known that she was Violet Cress.Ivanka had also been too busy lately to bring that up.But it would not change anything.Before she replied, Michael quickly explained, “Ivanka is a medical expert. Haven’t you found out about that since she returned, Grandma?”Rosie was astonished.She had been preoccupied with how to set Michael and Ivanka up. Of course she had not figured this out!Ivanka was actually a
Michael and Ivanka never shared this intimacy when they married for three years.Jonah realized that Ivanka was asking for his help. It was all an act.Since he was already here, he should help her until the very last moment.Therefore, he said, “If Mdm. Barkworth needs you, I can drive you over every day. But you’ve been busy with work lately. Are you sure you can handle it, Iv?”He said this on purpose.Before Ivanka said anything, Rosie quickly said, “It can be exhausting to travel back and forth every day. You should just stay over, Iv. I believe that you’ll heal me completely within days. Please stay. I really have something important to discuss with you.”When Rosie said the last sentence, she leaned closer to Ivanka and kept her voice down.Seeing that Rosie was so insistent, Ivanka said, “Even if I stay, I still need to travel daily. I have work to do.”Rosie did not seem to see that as a problem. “You can work from home. Alright, tell you what? I’ll ask Evan to assist
Rosie gave a long sigh. “Then what about the promise you made me? I told Sloane that you and Michael would be there. If you don’t attend… Never mind. I’ve already embarrassed myself enough. It’s all Michael’s fault. That brat! I was at fault too. If only I stopped you and Michael from getting divorced, you’d have… Forget it. We’ve wronged you, Iv. I can’t emotionally blackmail you into staying.”As she spoke, she sounded melancholic and close to tears.Hearing her, an elderly lady, speak in such a sorrowful tone, Ivanka felt awful too.But no matter how awful she felt, she was no saint. She would not sacrifice her own interest to please others.Ivanka changed the topic. “What do you want to tell me about, Grandma?”Deep down, she knew it was a lie to make her stay so Rosie could set her up with Michael.But Ivanka did not expose her lie.Rosie was in a bind. At that point, if she could not keep up the lie, she would only embarrass herself in front of Ivanka again.She could onl
After a pause, Ivanka spoke with a conflicted look on her face. “The medicines I gave you will make you feel better. Sometimes the discomfort you feel is due to stress. Don’t underestimate other doctors. I’m not so skilled myself.”If her team had heard what she said, they would be shocked.Ivanka was the Violet Cress, recognized for her medical skills worldwide, yet she said she was not that good!How humble she was!But Rosie was determined. “No, when you were treating me, I know that you’re a professional. Compared to Michael, I trust you more. You said you aren’t that good, but you’re the best in my eyes. I understand that I can’t change your mind about certain things, but I still hope that you’ll visit often. Can you do that for me, Iv?With that, Rosie lowered her voice as it cracked a little.Nobody could miss that.Therefore, Ivanka answered with certainty, “I’ll certainly visit you from time to time. But if you really need my help with the person you told me about, plea
Michael glared at Jonah with a sharp, dark gaze.Jonah, on the other hand, just smiled. “Michael, what makes you think you have a say in this? You’re her ex-husband now. This means you’re not tied to her anymore. Whether she’s doing fine or not isn’t your business—”Before Jonah could finish, Michael took a big step forward.He closed the distance between them and swiftly grabbed Jonah by the collar.But the next second, Jonah pushed him off.Michael sneered coldly. “If you mistreat her, you’ll see what happens!”His dark gaze was even colder and fiercer than before.Jonah’s smirk turned just as cold when he saw Michael acting like this. He clearly did not take Michael’s threat seriously.“Oh, Michael, now you care about her? A little late for that, don’t you think?”Michael just smiled menacingly as he continued to grip Jonah’s collar. Not only did he not let go, but he tightened his grip and wanted to strangle him right then and there.Jonah knew his suspicion was correct w
Michael froze in place.Ivanka had never been this worried about him before.He felt that he had lost—completely and utterly.Ivanka instinctively pulled away when Jonah reached out to her. But knowing Michael was there and realizing Jonah was just playing along, she restrained herself from pushing Jonah away.Even so, she maintained a cold expression and said, “Quit acting like a kid and getting into fights, alright?”Jonah just nodded like a child and agreed. “Okay, I won’t do it again.”Meanwhile, Michael, who was standing behind them, was completely ignored.Seeing their interaction and how affectionately Ivanka scolded Jonah, Michael felt a deep emotional weight. His chest tightened with discomfort.He realized he had become an outsider. Ivanka had nothing to do with him anymore. There would be no more contact between them.Ivanka had her back to Michael. She could not see the turmoil he was experiencing. But Jonah did.Jonah smiled smugly. His teasing expression seemed
Michael murmured, “How could it not be real?”With Ivanka, she was either all in or completely out. She would not mess around. The way they acted together felt so natural. There was no way it was fake.Moreover, Jonah had always been by her side. Despite his repeated expressions of genuine feelings for her, she did not believe him and found him annoying.She finally accepted Jonah. However, she probably accepted him because of his sincerity instead of genuinely loving him. At the same time, she wanted to distance herself entirely from Michael.“Seriously?! You’re driving me crazy! Look, I only want Iv as my granddaughter-in-law! You have to find a way to win her back, even if it means swallowing your pride!” Rosie yelled at Michael after seeing his reaction.She pushed him out of the living room and slammed the door.Michael silently stared at the closed door.Meanwhile, Ivanka and Jonah had walked out of the place. They still acted like a close-knit couple. But once they got in
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