Ivanka’s tone remained calm, but the cold smile on her lips grew. “I don’t eat from your family’s table, and I never spent a single penny of the Fishbourne family’s money. So, whether I’m arrogant or not, what does that have to do with you?”“You…”Laura could not find a word to retort. Ivanka had obviously hit a nerve.However, in the next second, Laura found new words to throw back at her.She smirked and said, “You’re right, you don’t eat from my family’s table, and nothing about you concerns me. But let me tell you this, you’ll never marry Jonah. The Sadler family will never accept you, so you might as well give up now! Ivanka, if I were you, I wouldn’t even have the nerve to be seen with someone who’s never been married before. You’re still tangled up with your ex-husband after the divorce! I can’t tell if you’re just desperate or if something’s wrong with you.”Laura looked down on Ivanka.Ivanka understood perfectly well what Laura was saying, but why should she endure an
Ivanka had not even considered Michael showing up, so why should she worry about informing him of every little thing?There was no need for a call.As Laura had pointed out, they were divorced. What was the point of lingering ties?Michael pursed his lips and remained silent.Just as he was about to say something, Ivanka cut him off. “Michael, we’re not kids anymore. We have no reason to keep each other informed. We won’t get lost. The point is, we need to start living our new lives now. I would still like to thank you for today.”When she had been struggling to hold it together during Jonah’s surgery and nearly collapsed, Michael was there for her. She was fully aware of that and would not be ungrateful by dismissing him.Hearing Ivanka’s words, Michael pursed his lips. After a moment of silence, he finally said, “If I can still be of some help to you, why not let me stay by your side? Even if it’s just to support you…”Michael had lowered his pride. He was willing to offer him
Mr. George chuckled softly and denied her accusation. “Provoking you? Not at all. I was just playing a little joke on you. After all, we’ve crossed paths a few times now, Ms. Lane. No need to take it so seriously.”Ivanka, however, did not see it as a joke. She frowned and asked, “Was the car accident your doing?”Mr. George’s tone immediately grew tense. “Ms. Lane, you’re the prized guest of the Kingzillion Casino owner, and you’re still on Michael’s turf. How could I possibly have the guts to challenge those two heavyweights?”He threw the question right back at Ivanka. He made his point clear without directly answering.It was not him.Ivanka began to ponder who could be behind it. If it was not Mr. George, could it be Tanya and Eleanor?Those two were definitely suspects.Ivanka quickly pushed her thoughts aside and said calmly, “Good for you. Whether you’re joking or not, my advice for you is to know when to stop.”Her last sentence was a clear warning to Mr. George.
If Michael or Ivanka found out about what they were planning, Tanya would be completely useless as a pawn.Chiara did not want that to happen, so she called Tanya to warn her.Tanya chuckled. “A dead person is nothing to be afraid of.”Chiara thought Tanya was getting a little too cocky. Her voice turned icy. “Don’t forget that Ivanka and Michael aren’t dead yet. Don’t celebrate too soon.”If they were not dead, they could not be counted as such.Tanya’s demeanor was just as cold, but her dark eyes blazed with fury.“Ivanka will die. Just wait and see.”If Jonah died, the Sadler family would never spare her!Chiara was not pleased with Tanya’s attitude. Her face darkened. A cold, frost-like expression settled in.“Ivanka’s death won’t do you any good right now. Michael is already looking into the car accident. Even I could figure out it was you. Do you really think Michael and Ivanka won’t be able to?” Chiara laid the facts bare.Tanya knew Michael was investigating the a
Smack!A divorce agreement was thrown before Ivanka Lane.“Your sister is awake. I’ve promised her that there won’t be another Mrs. Barkworth as long as she’s alive.“Ivanka, sign the papers. We’re getting a divorce.”Ivanka’s cousin had regained consciousness this month. Since then, Ivanka had known this day would come. Ivanka looked up and, her bitterness was clear. “You still don’t trust me even to this day, do you?”Michael Barkworth snorted. “You’ve been a materialistic woman from beginning to end. Why should I trust you?“Ivanka, I hate repeating myself. Just sign the papers. This mansion is yours, as a final show of respect!” A hint of mockery flashed in Ivanka’s eyes. She thought. “Hmph! Therefore, he thinks he is being merciful by sparing some of his assets for me in the divorce?”She took the divorce agreement and saw his signature at the end of it. Calmly, Ivanka asked, “Do you think Grandma will agree to this?”“Do you think that Grandma can provide you with en
“I can’t accept the case?” Ivanka sat down on a couch. Suki nodded with a sigh. Ivanka raised one of her eyebrows. “Tell me why.”“Because…”Suki told Ivanka about the case. Ivanka placed one of her hands on her left thigh. Her fingers twitched. Her brown eyes lit up. “That’s interesting. Who are the parties involved?”“It’s pointless even if you find them out…”Ivanka looked up and saw Suki falling silent.“Both parties are leading figures in the commercial arena. A lot of issues are involved in this case, hence both parties decided to turn against each other. Mr. Sadler requested your help, but his opponent is…” Suki heaved a sigh. “We’re losing an immense sum of commission,” said Suki heart-wrenchingly. “His opponent is your husband!”For a moment, Ivanka could not quite breathe calmly. Suki clutched her heart and said with difficulty, “It seems that this case is not meant for us. It’s torture to see such a large sum of money slip from our grasp.”Meanwhile, Ivanka played w
The man wore a black suit. He looked noble.The two sat opposite each other. He looked gentle as he spoke to Chiara.Ivanka smirked to herself. ‘What a coincidence!’Suki was puzzled. She turned toward in the direction where Ivanka was looking. Suki looked troubled when she saw the duo. “Why are they here too?!”Suki had spoken with so much agitation that Michael turned to look at them. His gaze turned razor-sharp when he saw Ivanka and Suki, and he thought. “No wonder she signed the papers without hesitation and even gave up the mansion. It looks like she’s trying to play hard to get.”Ivanka drew in a deep breath. She thought her next meeting with Michael would be on the day they registered their divorce at the City Hall. She did not expect to see him so much earlier in the restaurant.Ivanka met his gaze and turned away indifferently before dragging Suki to leave.Just then, they heard a voice calling in surprise, “Iv, there you are!”Ivanka turned around and saw Chiara. She
For a moment, Chiara held her cutlery even more tightly. Michael told her that he and Ivanka had gotten a divorce, but they had yet to collect their divorce certificate even though it had been so long!No way, Chiara must not let her efforts go in vain!She said solemnly, “Don’t do that. Why did you two decide to get a divorce so suddenly? Iv, there’s nothing between Mic and me. Why won’t you trust him? If you dislike seeing me around him, I will stop keeping in touch with him in the future.”As Chiara was speaking, she turned to Michael and said seriously, “Even if Iv wants to leave you, I shouldn’t stick my nose into your business and causing you two to split up. Mic, women are very easily pleased. Say some nice things to her, and she won’t ask for a divorce anymore.”Ivanka narrowed her eyes and thought. “She has such a way with words. She’s basically saying that it’s a shame to be dumped by a woman and that I’m throwing a tantrum and that I’d be scared if he really files for