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
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
Naturally, Ivanka and Michael could not get involved to clear the mess after that. It was almost time for them to return as well.“You’re leaving before I can thank you.” Candice took Ivanka’s hand. She was grateful from the bottom of her heart.“I originally came to attend the wedding, but I didn’t expect to witness it take such a turn. I’ll have to go back and explain to Grandma about it.” Ivanka said with a smile.Candice hurriedly nodded and smiled. She looked at Ivanka and said, “Ivanka, send my regards to Grandma. After things are settled over here, I will definitely go visit her.”Ivanka smiled. “Then it’s a deal.”“It’s a deal.”… On the airplane, Ivanka’s mood was down the entire time.Michael spoke to her several times and did not get any response. He frowned slightly when he saw that Ivanka was about to sleep. He directly pulled her hand.Ivanka immediately tried to pull her hand back but she was not as strong as him. She opened her eyes and looked at him unhappily
Michael pursed his lips and took the initiative to apologize to Ivanka.Ever since they got back from Mirvania, Michael’s attitude toward her had toned down considerably compared to the past. Michael had indeed changed a lot.However, even though he changed, they could not live a honeymoon life like other couples and spouses.Ivanka corrected him. “Micheal, we can’t put it that way. No one expected this change. We came here on Grandma’s behalf with all our blessings. But we did not expect this wedding to go south. I’ll admit that my emotions were somewhat affected when I saw something like this.” “But, what’s the main issue? I think that I’m tired. I wish you wouldn’t pursue me so tightly. Let’s part while we are on good terms. I know that you know what that phrase means.”As she said that, Ivanka saw the flight attendant walk over.She waved toward the flight attendant, who then gently bent down and smiled at her nicely. “Hello ma’am, what can I do for you?” “Hello, can you c
Tacey was watching Michael the whole time she said this.When she saw that he was looking at her, she instantly felt happy. Sure enough, her words had piqued Michael’s interest.She was satisfied. In the next second, she saw the man look at her and ask softly, “Ms. Huber, do you have any recommendations?”Michael’s eyes were on Tacey when he asked her this.At the same time, he was staring at Ivanka from the corner of his eyes. But Ivanka had put on an eye mask. Michael’s expression immediately darkened.Originally, he was tempted to do something. But he immediately squashed that thought.Tacey was going to give Michael some tips. But when she saw Michael in this state, she did not feel like doing so for a moment. Originally she wanted to take this opportunity to set up a close relationship with Michael. But as things were, her chances were basically zero.At the next second, Michael spat directly. “There’s no need to tell me any tips or tricks.”As soon as he said this
Rosie understood what Ivanka was trying to tell her.She also sensed her displeasure. So, she just chuckled and tried to change the subject. “I just thought since you both came back together, I could just call him if I wanted to talk to you. Iv, are you coming today? I heard about what happened at the party. I feel bad about it.”The dinner was just a pretext. Rosie’s true intention was clearly to play matchmaker between her and Michael.Ivanka chose to turn her down. “Grandma, I’m really busy at work. No one wanted it to happen, but I’ll visit you when I have time. Make sure you take your medicine. If you run out, just let me know.”Without waiting for Rosie to respond, Ivanka handed the phone to Michael. She turned around and left. As she stepped out into the hallway, she saw Sandy waving at her. Her mood lightened at the sight of her.Michael, who was left behind, was getting an earful from Rosie.“Look at you! It’s only been a few days. Even if the wedding turned into a d
“Hello, are you a family member of Theodore Lane? This is Silverstone Hospital. We have a situation…”“I’m not.”Ivanka did not have the patience to listen any longer. She found it a little amusing. Of all people, why would they be calling her when something had happened to Theodore?However, the voice on the other end continued before she could hang up. “But he has listed you as his emergency contact. Aren’t you Ivanka Lane? He’s currently in the hospital, unconscious. We need you to come over to handle the paperwork and settle the outstanding medical fees.”Ivanka was speechless.She could not blame the hospital staff for not knowing the situation, but asking her to settle Theodore’s medical bills? Was that a joke?She would be more than happy if Theodore were dead!Before she could say anything, the person on the other end had already hung up.Ivanka simply thought it was absurd.Sandy noticed the change in Ivanka’s expression. She asked, “Iv, who called you? What’s with th
“Iv, when did you get back?”As expected, when Chiara asked that question, Ivanka knew everything was going exactly as she had anticipated.Ivanka smiled and replied, “I’ve been back for a little while now. Don’t worry, it’s just a simple errand. It won’t take long. I’ll send you the address, so hurry up and come.”With that, Ivanka immediately sent Chiara her location.If she wanted a reason to go to the hospital, she would need them to call her again. Otherwise, if she simply took Chiara there, it would definitely make her suspicious.Ivanka gave Sandy a look. Sandy patted her chest and grinned. “You don’t need the hospital to call you again. I’m right here, ready to help! Finding an excuse will be a piece of cake.”“Piece of cake?”Hearing those words, Ivanka froze for a moment.She made it clear. “A minor illness won’t work.”Sandy chuckled and responded in a teasing tone. “Don’t worry, I’ve got a brilliant plan.” After Chiara arrived, she and Sandy greeted her and invit
Ivanka did not rush Michael for a response.The ward fell into silence. She found the sensation unfamiliar.After a long pause, Michael finally spoke. “It’s not impossible.”Ivanka exhaled deeply as if a heavy weight had been lifted off her shoulders.Thank God. If Michael did not believe her, she would not have known what to do next.Patting her chest in relief, she sighed dramatically. “Good thing you’re a smart man.”Michael smirked. “Oh? So if I didn’t believe you, would that make me stupid?”Even at such a time, he was in the mood to joke. Ivanka shot Michael a glare before continuing.“When you checked the surveillance footage, did you look at the cameras over the water?”Michael was momentarily stunned before shaking his head. “I only checked the exit footage. It showed that before the incident, you were the only one who went in. After that, I was focused on the hospital and work, so I didn’t look any further.”From that angle, everything pointed to it being an acciden
“There’s no need for thanks between us. Right now, the most urgent matter is figuring out if what happened to you was really just an accident.” Michael paused for a second. His gaze shifted to a distant point outside the window. When he spoke again, his voice was laced with an unmistakable edge of danger. “Or was it murder?”Ivanka felt a chill run through her.Murder. Yes, that was exactly what it was. What happened was a premeditated act that was aimed at her. However, Sandy was the one who ended up getting hurt. If… if Sandy never woke up, if she spent the rest of her life as nothing more than a body on a hospital bed, how was she supposed to live with that guilt? Seeing the dark cloud settling over Ivanka’s face, Michael took the initiative to shift the conversation. He brought up Coco to subtly redirect her focus.“Why did you ask me about Coco earlier? Do you suspect that she was the one who was lurking underwater?”Ivanka stared at Michael and nodded solemnly.Michael f
If Coco was not there, did that mean the pulling sensation Ivanka had felt underwater was really her?Had Coco been lurking in the water?“Could it have been her?” Ivanka murmured to herself. Michael was puzzled. He could tell Ivanka was holding something back.“Who? Coco?” he asked.Staring at Michael’s concerned expression, Ivanka hesitated for a moment. It sounded absurd, but she did not want to keep it from him. So, she decided to share her suspicions.“You know I can swim. And that hot spring isn’t even that deep. It was around 1.8 meters at most. I’ve been diving in Geronia before, and that was far more dangerous than this.”Michael nodded in agreement. That was exactly what had been bothering him.Ever since Ivanka was brought to the hospital and remained unconscious for three days, he had struggled to understand. How could someone like Ivanka, who was a skilled swimmer, possibly drown?That was the very question he had wanted to ask.Ivanka continued. “That day, I stay
Michael quickly realized he had crossed a line. He let out an awkward laugh and withdrew his hand.For a moment, there was an awkward silence in the air.“You…”“I…”Either neither of them spoke, or they ended up talking at the exact same time. It was an unintentional synchronicity that came from nowhere.Their eyes met, and they smiled.Michael spoke first. “You go ahead.”Ivanka shook her head. “No, you first.”Michael refused and insisted, “I don’t really have anything important to say. I was just trying to ease the awkwardness. Your matter is probably more important.”Hearing that, Ivanka did not hold back anymore and asked, “How long was I unconscious? What exactly happened that day at Fawn Hill? I only remember drowning. Everything after that is a blur. I didn’t even know Sandy was the one who saved me.”Michael sighed and started answering her questions one by one.“You were unconscious for three days and two nights. Candice and I took turns watching over you to make
Ivanka remained in a daze. She struggled to get to Sandy.Candice could not stop her at all. She did not dare to use force on her, either. She was conflicted. Just then, Michael walked over with a fruit basket. When he saw Ivanka wanting to get out of bed, he rushed over in a couple of steps and single-handedly pulled Ivanka back into the hospital bed.Ivanka was still struggling to get on the floor. When Candice saw Michael come, she breathed out a sigh of relief.Michael frowned and stared at Ivanka. “Do you want to die?” It was the first time he was so fierce to Ivanka.Ivanka was stunned silent for a moment as she looked at Michael. There was not much emotion in her eyes. Michael sighed and said in a soft voice, “I know you’re worried right now, but Sandy is already in the ICU. I’ve found the best doctors. Trust me, okay?”Michael saw that Ivanka was in a daze and unresponsive, so he brought her hand up to his lips and kissed it. “Don’t worry about everything and leave it
Water. Endless water.It was as if Ivanka was trapped inside a tank of water. Everywhere she looked and her eyes and body touched, there was water.She tried to find a way out, but could not.Slowly, her breath was taken away.Ivanka held her neck, desperately trying to breathe and failing.She could even count the seconds by.“Huff—”Ivanka opened her eyes suddenly, accompanied by a violent gasping sound. It sounded a bit like a drowning person who had been inside the sea by a wave and lapped ashore again. This was a person who had escaped by chance and was finally able to breathe fresh air. “You’re awake!”In her ears, a familiar voice rang out, and only then did Ivanka’s somewhat blurred vision begin to focus.A somewhat unfamiliar ceiling. Her nostrils filled with the unpleasant smell of disinfectant. Next to her was an anxious Candice.“I…” Ivanka tried to speak, but it was as if her voice was not her own. As soon as she opened her mouth, her voice was like porcelain s
After all, when they ate breakfast, Jimothy was not there. She thought he had left first.It was only at this time that she realized that he had not left, and was still standing right behind Candice. The look in his eyes when he looked at Candice was in no way innocent.Ivanka’s and Sandy’s gazes were sharp, so Jimothy smiled slightly at the two of them and nodded.Ivanka also nodded politely at him in return.Afterward, his eyes were glued to Candice again. The two of them would whisper from time to time as if no one else was there. So, they did seem a bit like a young couple.When Michael saw Ivanka look at someone else, he probably felt very irritated. Then he coughed twice.Ivanka gave Michael a strange look. Michael explained without batting an eye, “Sorry, I guess I have a bit of a cold.”Sandy could not help but start chatting with Ivanka.“I say, this Jimothy is interested in Candice.”Ivanka did not say anything and smiled.Obviously, she thought so too.The reason
None of the previous questions were the ones she wanted to ask. The one she really wanted to ask was the last one. Ivanka understood this clearly. After answering the previous question, Coco nodded with a look of realization. She took Ivanka’s hand and shook it in a friendly manner.If other people saw this, they might even think that they were sisters.“Ms. Iv, you still know the best, you’re also meticulous enough to remember all of this. It’s no wonder Grandma told me to learn more from you.”Ivanka was also smiling, but her smile was a little forced.Coco seemed like she was complimenting her. But in reality, it was a roundabout way of saying that she and Rosie had a good relationship.Although she knew that there was something fishy going on, Ivanka could not help but feel her skin crawl when Coco said this.When she saw the unnatural expression on Ivanka’s face, Coco knew that her purpose had been achieved, and she immediately asked, “Didn’t you say that you’re going to c
She could not explain it all in such a short moment. Then Coco was also eyeing the situation with a fierce and intense look. It was hard to say it out loud.Candice suddenly understood. The meal was somewhat silent. Ivanka especially felt very uncomfortable.She kept feeling like she was being stared at all the time, and such a stare made her feel very uncomfortable.Coco’s seemingly elusive eyes kept looking toward Ivanka, afraid that she would say something to Michael.Under Coco’s intense gaze, Ivanka could not find a chance to speak.They ate the meal in silence. Sandy and Ivan did not come until the end.In the end, it was Candice who spoke. Otherwise, the meal would probably have been spent in silence.“Why don’t we soak in a private bath after our nap? We can still make it back in the evening.”Ivanka nodded noncommittally.Michael looked at Ivanka and was a little surprised. “Didn’t you say you want to rest for a while longer? Why are you suddenly in such a hurry aga