Before Ivanka burst into anger, Michael interrupted her with a smile that did not reach his eyes. “So, the rest of you are here!” When Sandy saw the “smile” on Michael’s face, she was creeped out. But her concern for Ivanka made her ignore his creepy smile. Sandy looked up at Michael. Her anger overwhelmed his creepy gaze. She blurted out, “Why are you coming over here? Don’t forget that you and Iv are already divorced. Stop pestering her!” In spite of her disdainful remarks, Michael ignored her. He only fixed his gaze on Ivanka. Ivanka was undaunted. “Mr. Barkworth, this is my house, and you have not been invited here. Please stop trespassing on my house.” “Are you threatening me?” Michael drew near to her while asking her back. There was a customary sense of oppression to his tone. Ivanka was overshadowed by his towering height. Nonetheless, Ivanka was not afraid of him at all. Seeing this, Sandy gave her a thumbs up. She thought. “Iv is finally enlightened!” Sa
“That’s none of your business. It’s between me and Ivanka. Mr. Sadler, as the only son of the Sadler family, you should also shoulder the responsibility of passing on the family name. So, mind your own business. I heard that Mrs. Sadler is busy matching you up again. There’s no telling if the other party minds your current situation. “Besides, even if there aren’t any feelings between Ivanka and me, we were once husband and wife. What and who do you think you are?” His speech struck Jonah where it hurt. He, who had always been soft-spoken and refined, was a little dumbfounded. His tone was still calm, without fluctuations. However, Ivanka could just sense that he was angry. It might have been because they had both been rivals for so long. They knew each other too well. It was the same way Michael had never considered Jonah as a serious threat. From the very beginning, Michael never treated Jonah as anyone worthy of his attention. It was just as Ivanka thought. He did not
Michael did not expect her to make such a move. He was silent and heartbroken for a bit.But Ivanka took advantage of the moment when he was not paying attention and just flung the door open.A crash rang out. It was thunderingly loud. Ivanka treated him like an enemy. She did not want to see him at all.Michael stared at the closed door with a taut and cold expression on his face. He stood in the doorway alone for a very, very long time. Inside the house, Ivanka was not in a good state after sending Michael away. She silently went back to her room alone.Jonah and Sandy both tacitly chose not to interfere.But Sandy had to leave first because of some business. Before leaving, Sandy looked at Ivanka’s closed room door and said to Jonah. “Mr. Sadler, Iv isn’t in a good state. You should keep an eye on her first. If anything goes wrong, call me immediately. As for Michael, you must be more forceful. Don’t let her see Michael again!”“Alright.”Jonah smiled and answered, but
Ivanka was not affected by her expressions.By the time Margaret was about to say something, Ivanka was already ahead of her. “Mrs. Sadler, since you’re already here, you should come in and have a seat.”Margaret walked into the house haughtily. There was a group of bodyguards behind her.They were all in black suits and shades. They looked like they belonged in the Matrix.The display was not modest. Could they have given up on coercion and planned to go by force? Did she plan to carry Jonah back directly?Ivanka made guesses internally while a little surprised.But the next second, she heard Margaret’s mocking voice. “Ms. Ivanka, this house of yours is not even as big as the single room where my nanny lives. Your ambition is…”Before she could finish her sentence, she was interrupted by Jonah’s stern voice. “What ambition? Mom, can you not be so mean when you talk?”Jonah’s expression was as dark as a storm cloud. It was thunderous and menacing.He was sitting in a wheelchai
She would not keep her mouth shut.Jonah also did not want their argument to escalate. He turned his wheelchair back to face both of them again.His face was full of displeasure and impatience. “Mom, can you stop that? I’m not an eight-year-old kid. Neither have I just come of age!” He was implying that he did not need her meddling and controlling all his affairs at every turn. Jonah still considered her as his mother, after all. So, he did not make his words too direct and harsh.But how could Margaret not notice it?She snapped back at Jonah in a stern voice. “Are you going back with me, or am I going to make these people take you back? Or do you want me to destroy her here?”See. Everything was just as Ivanka thought. Margaret had brought so many bodyguards over to prevent Jonah from resisting going back with her. She was planning to force Jonah back. The words she said after was… a threat to intimidate Ivanka. But how could Ivanka be intimidated?She smiled coldly. “I
Michael stepped forward and the first thing he did was to protect Ivanka.Even though he did not look well, his stance was like a king’s as he stood proudly. Margaret could ask anything of Jonah. She could even ask Jonah not to resist, but Margaret had no way of asking that of Michael.She had to give Michael a certain level of respect. But Margaret was disgruntled.Ivanka was one thing. What virtue and ability did she have that was worth both Michael and Jonah, these two excellent and rich men in Bostone, to fight over and defend for?Margaret showed that dissatisfaction on her face, as well as between her lines. “You guys are really blind. If you guys picked someone who has never been married before and has a good family background, I wouldn’t be so upset. What are you guys doing for a girl who has been divorced?”Margaret disliked Ivanka as much as she possibly could. Ivanka could not help but feel amused. If a family background like hers was not good, then what did Marga
As she spoke, Ivanka took out her phone.Michael did not speak, nor did he move. His eyes stared tightly at Ivanka. Those dark eyes were glowering at her. It made her feel pressured.This made Ivanka feel uncomfortable and annoyed. But she still held herself back. Just as she was about to dial out to Xander’s number, Michael said, “If he could handle it, do you think I still need to come over to you?”Xander idolized Ivanka. The reason he was released from the hospital was firstly because of himself. Secondly, it was because of Xander’s suggestion.Injuries could keep Ivanka by his side, so why not?“Even so, you can’t be here with me. I can’t handle your situation either. Michael, if you’re feeling terrible, I suggest you go find someone else.” Ivanka pursed her lips. After saying that, she dialed Xander’s phone number.Michael did not answer at that moment. Ivanka also did not speak again. The atmosphere was very quiet, Michael could naturally hear the beeping sound from the
Although it was unexpected, Ivanka quickly restrained herself.She could not be the slightest bit moved by what Michael said. It was a callback to her own words with Sandy.Ivanka gave him a sign. “Are you leaving or not? If you don’t leave, I’m going to yell for someone!”However, Michael gave her a cold smirk.Michael was a cold and solemn person. But Ivanka had been recently glimpsing Michael’s various smiles at different moments. At that moment, she felt that Micheal was… a little sinister and cunning.Although he did not say anything, the look in his face and his eyes seemed like he was saying, “Go on and yell. I’d like to see how you yell for someone!”Ivanka was surprised to have this realization herself.However, she quickly made it clear. “I don’t want to attract anyone’s attention. Your identity is still in the way if you don’t want to make headlines on the news.” However, Micheal did not take it seriously. “Ever since you and I returned to Bostone from Mirvania, we’
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