“Ms. Fishbourne, what do you mean by that? Why not just say it directly? I like things straightforward. I don’t understand and don’t want to understand your roundabout ways. Plus, we won’t know who the driver was targeting until the police interrogate them. All I know is that while I was doing everything I could to save Jonah’s leg during surgery, you were out here mocking me and making a scene.”Laura could mock her, misunderstand her, or even try to boss her around. But Ivanka would not tolerate being called out by name to be insulted.Moreover, Michael was dragged into this. It was not his problem to begin with. What right did they have to involve him?Margaret and Laura fell silent after hearing Ivanka’s words. They were stunned.They could not retort. It was the plain truth.Laura did not expect Ivanka to push back like that.The atmosphere in the room shifted dramatically.Margaret never thought Ivanka, who usually went along with things, would speak up like this.It felt
Michael did not stop following Ivanka. Instead, he calmly asked, “Why would that be a problem? Didn’t you just speak up for me earlier?”Just because she helped him out did not mean she could order him around.She shook her head. “Keep your distance. Jonah’s condition is serious. I don’t need you messing things up.”If this had happened earlier, Michael would have felt upset, thinking she was too worried about Jonah. But after what just happened, he understood where she was coming from and did not mind.He even assured her, “Relax. I’ll stay close by. If you need me, just let me know. If not, I’ll just stand back.”Since he was so persistent, Ivanka said nothing more.However, before Michael could enter the ward, Margaret, who had followed them, called out, “Ivanka is going in to treat my son. Mr. Barkworth, what exactly are you going in for?”Michael could compromise with Ivanka, but he was always the proud and aloof Mr. Barkworth in front of others.He glanced at her with a c
Ivanka felt guilty. “You can’t say that. If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have been hurt this badly. Sure, your legs were saved, but they will take a long time to heal.“Jonah, do you trust me?”He had the right to know about his injuries. His legs were saved, but she was unsure if there would be any long-term issues.No matter what, she was determined not to let the worst happen to Jonah, even if it meant using everything she knew.Jonah froze when he heard her words. He was not a fool. He knew what she meant.Even though he had prepared himself for the worst, the idea of being crippled was worse than death. He would rather it be over quickly.He smiled bitterly and said resolutely, “Iv, of course I trust you. But if it gets really bad, please... just end it for me.”Hearing that, Ivanka felt a pang in her chest.The fact that Jonah woke up the day after such a serious accident and was already talking clearly showed he was in better shape than most.However, she could not f
Michael felt a surge of anger. If Ivanka felt burdened by Jonah risking his life to save her, what about the time he took two bullets for her in Kingzillion Casino in Mirvania?That was a life-threatening situation as well. Did it really matter that Jonah almost became crippled? Did Margaret’s accusations mean Ivanka had to show him more favoritism?The more Michael thought about it, the more frustrated he became.Especially when he noticed Jonah looking at her with concern and affection. It made Michael want to storm in and kick Jonah right then and there!Meanwhile, Jonah felt heartbroken for Ivanka. He empathized with her sorrow but also felt attracted to her. He tried to suppress his feelings, but her guilt and sadness made it hard.“Iv, it really doesn’t matter. I chose to do this. But if you feel sorry for me, would you do something for me if I asked?”He pursed his lips while his other hand pressed against his palm.He gulped and felt nervous at that moment.Ivanka remai
Ivanka frowned. “Why are you following me?”Michael smiled and said, “Aren’t we going to the Levine family reunion party? We should be trying on outfits together by now.”Ivanka looked at him, confused. Just a moment ago, he had been intensely questioning her. Suddenly, he was casually talking about trying on clothes together.“Michael, did the bullet hit your brain or something?”He was acting strange!Michael noticed the look on her face and seemed to understand what she was thinking.He smiled and responded, “No, it didn’t.”“Then why are you—?”Before she could finish, Michael cut her off. “The most important thing is that Jonah’s situation didn’t affect you.”Ivanka understood then and made her stance clear. “I won’t let anyone guilt-trip me into anything. I’m not going to be with you either. You and Jonah saved my life, and I’m grateful for that. So, I’ll help both of you however I can.”But she would not engage with them in any way beyond helping them as a friend.Mic
Laura was shocked to see Jonah behave like that. Feeling wronged, she looked down. “I saw you meet with an accident from the live broadcast, so I immediately came to look after you. Jonah, don’t stare at me like this. I’m scared. I don’t mean anything else.” Upon hearing that, Jonah frowned deeper. His expression turned absolutely dark. He wondered if Laura had claimed herself as his fiancee in front of Ivanka. If that was the case, it meant that Margaret already recognized Laura as her daughter-in-law. With those thoughts in his mind, Jonah could no longer contain himself and yelled at Laura, “Get out now! I don’t want to see you ever again!” Jonah pointed at the door angrily. This was Margaret and Laura’s first time seeing him lose his composure. Although Margaret disliked Laura, she was even angrier that Jonah cared so much for Ivanka. Before she said anything, Laura sobbed. “Jonah, why are you yelling at me? You hated to see me, but I love you with all my heart. Iva
Jonah remained silent. He understood what Margaret had told him. But he could not bear to give up on Ivanka and kept a distance from her. What was wrong with dating a divorced woman? After all, he loved Ivanka, not her past. Besides, time would tell what sort of person she was. Even though Ivanka still had some feelings for Michael, they were divorced. As long as Jonah worked harder, he believed he still stood a chance of winning her heart. ... Meanwhile, Ivanka and Michael had already arrived at their destination. At the sight of the wide variety of haute couture, Ivanka was too lazy to pick them. “Give me something simple. I don’t want a superfluous gown. My makeup can be as simple as it can be.” Before the retailer said anything, Ivanka heard a female voice. “Show me the gowns on this side. I want designer gowns.” Upon hearing her calm tone with a tinge of aloofness, Ivanka found the female voice to be very familiar. The moment she turned around, she saw Tany
While saying this, Michael pulled Ivanka backward. Ivanka did not behave indifferently toward Michael in front of Tanya and Blake. Upon hearing Michael’s words, Tanya’s heart skipped a beat. She stared at Michael incredulously. She had no choice but to bring Edward’s name up. “Mr. Barkworth, you’ve locked me up once. We’re in Bostone now. Even if you refuse to show me some respect, you can at least show my father some respect. He’s been admitted to the hospital. Are you going to quit doing this only if he dies right in your face?” Tanya stared at Michael with indignation. She used to fall head over heels in love with him. But since the incident, she stood no chance. Nonetheless, Michael was undaunted. He scorned, “What does your family’s life and death have anything to do with me? It’s all because you asked for it.” Right after he blurted out the words, Tanya fell speechless. Meanwhile, Blake narrowed his eyes. He slowly walked forward and stopped in front of Tanya.
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.