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 elseâs wedding eve. Ivanka thought they were just the wedding gues
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. Ivankaâs eyes flew wide open. Her scream got stuck in her throat. The manâs 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 manâs grasp. âWhy are you giving up so easily?â As expected, Ivanka heard a familiar voice. She turned around and saw Michaelâs playful smile. âI know itâs you, so thereâs no need to keep trying to free myself,â answered Ivanka truthfully. âHow did you know itâs me?â Her answer piqued his interest. Ivanka was about to explain when a thought struck her mind. After that, she kept quiet. âItâs a secret.â Before Michael could continue the topic, Ivanka decided to skip and end it by asking, âYou saw everything. What do you think about it?â
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. âOn the count of three, put your pants on, or elseââ 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
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. Candiceâs 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 familyâs business. When Michael confronted Jarek, Michaelâs temper instantly turned foul. He glared at Jarek.
Of course, he was referring to Jarek, who was screaming on the ground. Ivanka and Michaelâs 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 Candiceâs own choice. Michael took a step back and came to Ivankaâs side. âThanks.â 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 wifeâs 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, Ivankaâs brows remained furrowed, and Michael turned to look at her. âStill worried about her?âIvankaâs eyes flashed, then she looked at Michael and said softly, âDo you think that she will be soft-h
When she put on makeup, her features looked even more exquisite. She looked sharper. Michaelâs gaze paused for a moment. Why had he not realized it in the past? Ivanka glanced at him and spoke directly. âIâm good to go. Letâs go there now?â âYes.â 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 cityâs 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 thatâĶ Only the bride and Jarek were missing.The crowd could not help but be a little confused. Right among the murmuring
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 âwrestlingâ frantically with the womanâs 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. âMy goodness! Arenât these two the groom, Leonardo, and the brideâs best friend Jennifer?!âThe 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. âTurn it off! Turn it off! Itâs not me at all!â 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! âTurn it off! Turn
Just as he was about to say something else, a clear voice suddenly spoke.âI told them to play it. Is there a problem?âThe 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, âLeonardo, how does it feel to lose your reputation? You experienced it before me. Do you like the wedding gift I gave you?âCandice 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. âWhat do you mean by that?!â Candice sneered. âI didnât mean anything by that. Just letting everyone present witness and see clearly for themselves what mangy dogs d
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! âMichael, your parents are still at home. Arenât you afraid theyâll see and laugh at you? I know Grandpa and Grandma are standing by our side now. Itâs not like you and I havenât 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. âHave you ever given me a chance to have a meal with you before this? As the saying goes, Rome wasnât built in a day. It takes time for things to come to this state. Things might have passed for you but not for me!â Ivankaâs 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, âUncle Jay, Aunt Mindy, Iâm
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. âStrike me if you want.â âYou!â Ivanka glared at Michael. He truly annoyed her. She reminded herself to keep her composure. She sucked in a deep breath before saying, âMichael, Iâve treated you with respect. Youâd better behave yourself.â Right after she finished the sentence, Ivanka left. Before she even took a step forward, Michael grabbed her. âMy mom is preparing the dishes inside the kitchen. If you leave now, youâre not showing me any respect. Please stay around to have dinner. Even though weâre already divorced, and itâs impossible for us to get back together again, weâre still friends,â said Michael. Haha! He had been adamant. He was using the same approach to draw close
Mindyâs expression instantly darkened. âWhatâs with us being prejudiced against her? Had I ever targeted her when she married Michael from the beginning? âShe knew how well Rosie had treated her. Itâs her own fault for failing to bond with Mic. How could you blame us?â Mindy had always disliked Ivanka. She believed Samuelâs intervention had been the reason for their marriage. It was an arranged marriage. There was no need for the Barkworthâs 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 Michaelâs 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. âGet out of the car now. Your parents are hereââ âArenât you entering the house?â 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. âQuick! Get out of the car! Iâm not joking with you. Get out now!â âLetâs go in together. After all, youâre already here. Are you worried about seeing them?â 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. âThe longest will be half a year.âIf 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 Ivankaâs decision, Jonah smiled wryly. âIv, I donât think itâs an easy feat to treat my legs. How about you go and deal with your stuff first? You can always treat my legs afterward.âIvanka 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 Jonahâs 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, âNo. I donât want to make so many trips. Iâll 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. âIf you donât want to be kicked out, youâd better wait here.â 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 Michaelâs eyes. She was very worried that the two might get into a fight. She quickly pulled him back. âStop making me worry about you. Just wait here! If you dare to come after me, IâllâĶâ 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, âJonah, thereâs no need to speak so harshly. Do you still want me to treat your legs?â 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 Ivankaâs 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, âI 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. âThen stay stubborn. Iâll only fix it when you stop pushing me away.âAfter 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, âNot being able to speak is harder than you think. Follow if you want. Michael, are you sure about this?âEven after her warning, he kept staring straight ahead.She said nothing more and started the engine.Within half an hour, she arrived at Jonahâs 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, âWait here.âWithout glancing at him, she walked straight toward Jonah.Her attitude made Michael decide t