Unfortunately, Tanya was unreliable. Ivanka had too many people helping her.Chiara knew she could not refuse her boss’s orders.She quickly called her father. “Dad, you need to wrap things up at Lane’s Group before anything happens to Ivanka.”If her backer made a move, there would not be any room for them to maneuver.However, Theodore’s response was cold and indifferent.“Why the rush? Isn’t Ivanka’s death exactly what we want? Once she’s dead, won’t it solve all our problems?”Chiara found herself momentarily at a loss for words.What Theodore said next even cut straight through Chiara’s heart like a blade.“I seriously don’t know what’s wrong with you. Do you even use your brain? You couldn’t figure this out on your own, and you had the nerve to call me about it? Thank God you’re a girl, because if you were a boy, you’d have given me a heart attack!”Chiara was silent. She felt a lump form in her throat. She could not breathe. The sting of his words left her reeling.She
Junie was frightened. Her eyes flew wide open as she stared in confusion at Theodore, who suddenly seemed like a completely different person. In an instant, her dark eyes welled up with tears.Seeing her daughter like this, Melody quickly pulled Junie into her arms and gently patted her back. “It’s okay, Junie. Don’t cry. Don’t be scared. Daddy’s on the phone. Let’s not bother him. Let’s go over there.”Melody led Junie away.Theodore pursed his lips. He knew Chiara had heard everything. He wanted to say something, but any words he could muster felt hollow at that point.Chiara broke the silence first. “People always think they can keep secrets, but the truth comes out eventually. Do you really think you can hide them forever? I just feel sorry for my mom. She took the fall for you and is now suffering in prison, and now look at you. You’ve got a whole new family and a child this grown. This is pathetic.”Chiara had known about Melody and Junie for a while. If Junie had not
Besides, even if Ivanka had enough evidence to reverse the judgment, the judiciary would not allow it.To them, it would mean that she was questioning their competency.Ivanka brought the online comments and the photos along when she visited Lyla in the prison.The moment Lyla saw Ivanka, her expression changed. There was a cold, vicious look in her dark eyes.Even so, Lyla no longer appeared as arrogant and overbearing as she used to be.As a woman herself, Ivanka merely thought that Lyla was pathetic.She dug out the photos and the online comments and showed them to Lyla. “Was your sacrifice worth it?”Lyla saw them.She had no knowledge of Theodore’s affair in the past. She had always assumed that they loved each other dearly. Otherwise, she would not have taken the fall for her husband and daughter in order to save her family.However, the truth was out, and the proof was right before her eyes.She felt as if her heart was broken into pieces!But she could not let Ivanka
Just as Lyla was about to say something, Ivanka beat her to it. “Chiara is busy preparing for her comeback with a new identity, so she has no time for you. Once you present the evidence, you’ll be out of the prison. You can even seize the opportunity to divorce Theodore and get half of his assets. But if you choose to trust him…”Ivanka deliberately said this in a drawl. In the next second, she smiled and continued, “He is heartless enough to murder his own brother. If my prediction comes true, do you think Theodore will show you mercy?”Chiara had no time for Lyla, while Theodore wanted to take back what he thought he owned and craved a son.Lyla pondered carefully and realized that Ivanka was right. If Lyla did not recant her confession and turn against Theodore, she would lose everything in the end.However, Ivanka could tell that she was hesitant and immediately said, “You don’t have to make up your mind right away. Once you have thought this through, you can ask the warden to
But Theodore did not think the scandal was a big deal. “How many wealthy men manage to stay faithful to their wives? Besides, you already know about it. Think for a second. Which one of these has the most impact on me: my reputation or my career? I know that you’re living with a new identity, and you’ll show your face in public tomorrow. But I think the best measure is to seduce Michael.”He wanted to meet up because he wanted to talk about this.He wanted Chiara to keep seducing Michael. With Michael’s help, Theodore would secure the key to success.But Chiara thought that Theodore’s plan was too rash. She did not agree with it. Without hesitation, she said, “I can’t do that. If I introduce myself as the younger daughter of the Levine family and immediately get involved with Michael, wouldn’t it be too obvious?”She clearly could not do that on the day of her reunion party.Theodore did not think the same. “So what if it’s obvious? Many people will be around. If they walk in on y
Jillian immediately seconded Thomas. “I agree with Thomas and support Ms. Lane’s decision. We will test everyone and keep the outstanding employees. After all, we all wish that the company will get better, so that we can profit from it. Who wants to invest in a business that suffers losses?”Both Jillian and Thomas were senior members among the shareholders. When they voiced their support, more and more people began to take their side.Seeing that he was losing supporters, Ferris was displeased. “I didn’t say that I disagree with her decision. Keeping the outstanding employees is the right move, but if she fires the rest, it’ll look as if we kick people out after exhausting their use. Won’t people think that we’re heartless and ungrateful?“We are running a company, and profit is our priority. However, everyone here has been through hardships with the company. Are you going to kick them out just like that?”“Did I mention kicking them out? Everyone here is experienced and well-vers
Thomas frowned. At that moment, his expression was somber and grim.Not only did Ferris not take Thomas’s question seriously, but he also retorted, “Initially, I simply voiced my opinion. Ivanka was the one who hounded me with questions. All these years, I served Lane’s Group dutifully. I’m considered her senior, am I not? But now she is making an example of me just because she wants to exert her dominance in Lane’s Group!”With that, the focus returned to Ivanka.She remained quiet.But her lips curled into a smile.Ferris noticed that. In terms of seniority, he had been in the company years before Ivanka.When it came to age, he was more than twenty years older than her.Under no circumstances did Ivanka have the right to lecture and make an example of him.Ivanka did not expect Ferris to bring in their age gap.It was rather amusing.But before she said anything, Jillian took the words right out of her mouth.Jillian said with a snort, “Are you going to flaunt your senior
Ivanka noticed the look in Ferris’ eyes.In front of so many people, she could only receive his look of disdain with grace. She even played along with a smile. “You’re right, Mr. Clark. I’m young and do have a lot to learn. How else would I run the company and lead the people?“Apart from lack of seniority, as the CEO, I also need to listen to my subordinates. Is that right?”Since Ivanka had put it that way, Ferris knew that he would seem petty if he did not say anything about it.He had no choice but to compromise. “You’re right. You may audit me, but I can’t be the only one. Thomas, Jillian and I will take the lead. Then the rest of the shareholders will be slowly audited as well.”Even though he had given in, he shifted the focus to Jillian and Thomas.If the audit began with three of them, no one else would object.Ivanka knew exactly what Ferris was thinking.But in that situation, Ivanka had to agree with him and say, “You’re right, Mr. Clark. In that case, Ms. Jillian a
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