After learning the true identity of the person in front of him from Ivanka, Jonah started looking at her in a different light, especially since Chiara and Ivanka were still enemies. It was even more unlikely that he would be kind to Chiara when he was on Ivanka’s side.Before Chiara could finish talking, Jonah refuted her coldly. Chiara was speechless for a moment.However, she could not very well barge in and say anything more to Jonah.But her father was also in trouble because of Ivanka. Before she built herself up properly, she could no longer use “Chiara Lane”’s identity. She could only hold on to the Willy suburbs project and grasp at Jonah.She calmed her thoughts and continued to speak to Jonah. “Mr. Sadler, you can entrust me to follow up on this project. I need this—”Jonah immediately scoffed to interrupt. His words were cold and mocking. “Does my company lack the manpower that I need to entrust tasks to you? Also, why do I have to give you what you need? What relations
Chiara took a deep breath. Her face had a guilty expression, as if she had done something wrong.Jonah did not spare her another glance. His voice was cold as he said, “The kind of person you are has nothing to do with me.”After saying that, he turned his wheelchair and left Chiara behind.To preserve her pride, Chiara had no intention of going after Jonah.Jonah wheeled himself into the room and stopped a short distance from Ivanka.Seeing the fine sweat on Ivanka’s forehead from her hard work preparing the homemade remedy, he pulled out a blue handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to Ivanka. “Wipe your sweat,” he said.Hearing his gentle voice, her gaze shifted from the pot to him.Seeing him, Ivanka was surprised. “Weren’t you supposed to be discussing the Willy suburbs project with Ms. Levine?”Ivanka knew exactly why Chiara had shown up. Just moments ago, she had seen Chiara deliberately getting close to Jonah. She thought Jonah was going to toy with Chiara, but to
Jonah nodded.Before long, Ivanka finished preparing the remedy. She poured it into a bowl and set it aside. Meanwhile, her gaze inadvertently fell on Chiara, who was nearby.Chiara was seething inside. Her nemesis was right in front of her, yet she could do nothing. She could not even betray the slightest hint of her emotions. She did not dare so much as glance in their direction.Ivanka thought Chiara looked pitiful, but there was always a reason for someone’s downfall. Chiara had only ended up like this due to her own actions.The next second, her phone rang and snapped her out of her thoughts.Ivanka glanced at her phone. It was a call from Michael.She had not thought about him all day, yet there he was, calling her.She answered the call. She wanted to see what trick Michael was planning to pull again.She pursed her lips briefly before coldly asking, “What do you want?”Michael had expected her cold response when he made the call. He had prepared himself for her att
Ivanka immediately caught on.She waved her hand and called out, “Melanie, come.”From the moment Jonah had arrived at Ivanka’s side, Chiara’s gaze had lingered on them. She did not dare stare directly but had managed to piece together a rough idea of their conversation.She had expected Ivanka to call her over.Chiara maintained a smile as she approached them. Putting on an expression of mild confusion, she asked, “Iv, is there something you need from me?”“Yes, I was just telling Jonah you’re my friend, and I can’t handle the Willy suburbs project alone. Why don’t you share your ideas with Jonah?” Ivanka gently took Chiara’s hand. Her friendliness was so seamless it left no room for doubt.Chiara let out a soft “huh,” momentarily stunned. It was not an act. She really could not figure out what Ivanka was trying to do.Despite clearly testing her, Ivanka acted as if nothing was amiss. Her demeanor was so flawless it was impossible to find any faults.Ivanka tugged at Chiara’
When Jonah turned the question to her, Ivanka did not hold back. “Do you mean the shopping mall? Other targeted projects? There’s plenty that can be done. But honestly, I haven’t had time to think it all through yet. Besides, didn’t you ask me to work on those design drafts?”The mention of the drafts made Ivanka frown in frustration. She had completely forgotten to bring the latest versions again.Seeing her flustered expression, Jonah could not help but chuckle. “Didn’t you already show me the drafts last time? I thought they were perfect as they were, but here you are, setting the bar even higher for yourself!”Chiara, listening to them, did not dare interject.From what she knew, Ivanka had changed drastically since her divorce from Michael. All those hidden qualities and strengths Ivanka had once kept under wraps were now shining through.Ivanka smiled and nodded. “Well, when it comes to collaborating with you, I have to aim for perfection. So, when’s the launch event?”Th
Ivanka playfully winked at Jonah.Jonah instantly understood. She was not upset by his questioning or bothered by what might have seemed like meddling. The wink served as a reminder that they were friends, but it was also a subtle call for his help.Her business was his business. There was no way he would not help.Jonah quickly composed himself and nodded. “Since you’re meeting his cousin, I won’t insist you stay for a meal. Ms. Levine, we still have a collaboration to discuss. You should stay. Unless, of course, you have something else pressing to attend to?”Before Chiara could answer, Jonah had already shut down any excuses she could offer.Chiara was more than happy to stay. Jonah’s words made it even easier for her, but she knew better than to skip the pleasantries. “It’s not that I have something else to do. I just don’t want to impose. I wouldn’t want anyone to misunderstand us.”Jonah dismissed her concerns. “We’re discussing business, Ms. Levine. We’re just having a m
“Just grab any shirt.” Jonah gestured toward the walk-in closet in front of them.Immediately, Chiara stepped inside and picked a black shirt. When she returned, she noticed Jonah’s gaze fixed steadily on her.“Mr. Sadler, why are you looking at me like that?” His intense stare made her grip the shirt nervously.Jonah quickly averted his gaze. His voice was calm and unhurried as he said, “I just thought your silhouette resembled hers.”Chiara asked in puzzlement, “You mean Iv?”“Yes,” Jonah admitted without hesitation.Of course, he had said it on purpose.Chiara had chosen to stay behind and taken the initiative to offer him help. She was clearly signaling her interest in him. Since she had such thoughts, why could he not play along a little?Chiara lowered her head and feigned a shy demeanor. “Maybe it’s because we’re close in age, and also perhaps because you’re so deeply in love with Iv.” Jonah’s unwavering devotion to Ivanka was undeniable.It made her jealous.Why
Chiara looked up at Jonah with tears in her eyes. “But given the Levine family’s situation, I don’t have much time left…”She sobbed and tried to earn sympathy from Jonah.He did not even spare her a look. Instead, he roared at her angrily, “Get out—”Jonah only had eyes for Ivanka and absolutely despised Chiara’s cheap tricks. Initially, he had wanted to toy with her and string her along just as Ivanka had told him to.But as it seemed, he should not have allowed someone like Chiara to approach him.Chiara inhaled deeply as if she was aggrieved. She cried so hard that she choked on her breath. “Sorry for upsetting you, Mr. Sadler. But I just want you to help me out…”“It’s a shame that I’m no savior,” Jonah said coldly. Meanwhile, he directed his icy gaze toward the door and signaled her to leave.Chiara dared not say anything lest she infuriated him further.As long as Jonah was willing to collaborate with her, she would have the chance to win him over!She inhaled deeply ag
Ivanka understood everything just by looking at Stella’s expression.The drinks and pastries had to be the problem. The weakness and fatigue people were experiencing must have come from consuming them. She tested them with a test strip right away.As expected, they had been poisoned.She had not eaten anything, so she was fine. But she was unsure about Vincenzo, so she checked on him immediately. Thankfully, he was unharmed.Stella let out a deep breath.Before she could say anything, Vincenzo scolded her. “You ran back here and left Njord alone? Hurry up and get back there!”“Yes, Boss!”Stella responded quickly and ran off.Ivanka was about to speak when Michael and Evan rushed in.Michael looked anxious and was breathing heavily.Just like Stella, he was panicking.“Come here. Let me check.” Ivanka nodded at him. She knew how stubborn he was.Michael pursed his lips together and hesitated.But Ivanka had already stepped forward and checked on him. His pulse was weakenin
Vincenzo immediately noticed Michael putting some distance between them.It was not out of fear but respect for Vincenzo’s status. After all, he was Ivanka’s only family.Ivanka walked straight to Vincenzo without sparing Michael a glance.Michael could only stand there and watch her leave.Back at their spot, Vincenzo remained silent. Ivanka, however, felt uneasy.She had only gone to the restroom and had not expected to run into Michael.After some thought, she decided to explain.“Uncle, I didn’t go looking for him.”“You don’t need to explain. Even if you did, that’s your choice. I’ve said what I needed to. The decision is yours.”His tone was calm, but to Ivanka, it sounded like he was upset.She wanted to say more, but Vincenzo spoke first. “Don’t blame yourself. I’m not angry. Once the banquet is over, take a few days to rest. Then we’ll head out.”“Alright.”Since he had already said that, there was nothing more to say.Caeser had hosted the banquet to trigger inte
Ivanka saw the grin on Michael’s face and immediately let go of his arm. Her expression darkened with displeasure.Michael looked like he was enjoying her frustration.“I’m not,” he denied at once, quickly adding, “I’m happy because you pulled me away. It shows you care.”Ivanka was speechless.She looked at his smiling face and shook her head. “I just didn’t want you getting into a fight with Mr. George right now. If something happened to you while I was there, I couldn’t just leave. And if I didn’t, that would make me responsible for you.”Michael frowned. “Do you really think I’m that useless?”He had fought Mr. George before and never even saw him as a threat. There was no way someone like that could take him down.“That’s not the point. Mr. George isn’t alone, but you are. This isn’t your territory, Michael. And don’t forget, the drug in your system hasn’t fully cleared, and your gunshot wound—”He cut her off before she could finish.“That injury was a long time ago. I’m
Ivanka had never revealed her identity as Violet Cress. How did Mr. George figure it out just from her treating Caeser?“Mr. Ali, I only gave Mr. Hicks a few herbal prescriptions. It was nothing special.”“Caeser has plenty of skilled doctors, yet none of them could fix his condition. You did so effortlessly. That says a lot. Anyone who can earn his trust must be exceptionally capable. Ms. Ivanka, the Ganoderma Nebula is not something just anyone can use properly, nor does everyone have your level of confidence.”At first, Mr. George had not suspected anything. But after learning about the legendary medical expert, Violet Cress, he started making connections. She was well known by reputation, yet no one had ever seen her face. He had looked into her background and found that she was probably not elderly.There was also the Ganoderma Nebula.So, he made an educated guess.Looking at Ivanka’s calm reaction, he was even more convinced. When he first mentioned it, there had been a fl
A teasing voice broke the moment, interrupting Ivanka and Michael.They turned to look.Standing before them was none other than Mr. George. It had been a while since they last saw him.Michael narrowed his eyes. He had not expected him to show up at Caeser’s banquet.“What? Didn’t learn your lesson last time?” His tone was cold and sharp.As he spoke, he stepped forward. He simultaneously shielded Ivanka behind him.They knew they were in Mirvania, and Vincenzo was nearby. No matter what Mr. George was planning, he would not dare make a move under Vincenzo’s watch.Still, Michael’s reaction was instinctive.“No hard feelings, right? Isn’t this how friendships start?” Mr. George replied indifferently. He stepped to the side and looked at Ivanka.“Friends?” Ivanka let out a sharp laugh. “Be honest, Mr. George. Do you really think we could ever be friends?”She had taken the Ganoderma Nebula. He had tried to steal it by sending his men. She had turned five of them against him a
Ivanka tried to step aside, but Michael blocked her path.The acrid smell of smoke hit her.She instinctively covered her nose and mouth.Michael saw her reaction and put out his cigarette.“If I talk through a third party and they can’t get my point across to my subordinates, wouldn’t it be better to handle it myself?”Ivanka frowned. “Is this really the time to talk about this?”She thought about pushing him away, but she decided against it.“I know it’s not. I also know you did all that to make me give up. But I won’t. It will just hurt.”His voice was hoarse and tinged with sorrow.He looked heartbroken.If this had been before, she might have felt bad for him. But at that moment, she felt nothing. She said calmly, “That’s your problem, not mine. If you want to keep getting knocked out and run around like this, be my guest.”She stepped forward and pulled out her phone.Michael knew exactly what she meant. If he kept blocking her way, she would call Njord, Stella, and t
“Alright, go back to the casino and wait for my order.”The fight between Tanya and Blake had revealed how fragile their relationship was. If Tanya thought the stranger she met at the party was reliable, she would try to leave Blake.She would have thought that she had gotten her freedom. But in fact, it was just another circle of hell awaiting her.By then, Tanya would suffer a worse fate than death.That was what Ivanka wanted to see.After all, Tanya had disguised herself as Ivanka and put a stain on her reputation for a time. Moreover, Tanya was still planning to come after her and Michael.Ivanka would not intervene in the feud between Tanya and Michael, but since she had run into Tanya at the party, she would like to settle the score between her and Tanya.“That’s your plan?”As Ivanka hung up, Vincent could not help frowning.He knew what she was up to when she had asked Njord to assign the job to a man.But the progress was too slow!Ivanka nodded with a smile. “Yeah
Tanya was not a fool.Seeing Tanya’s reaction, the man smiled calmly and said, “Seriously? He’s just your boyfriend. He can’t possibly stop you from making friends, right?”Tanya ignored him and kept walking.She reached a junction and took out her phone to book a ride. But the Hicks family’s mansion was on the hillside. Moreover, Caeser had contacted the Ministry of Transport to impose traffic control in the area. Apart from those who attended the party, no one else’s vehicle was allowed to enter.Seeing that there was not a single car around, Tanya had no choice but to walk down the hill.Blake had told her to get lost, so she would not go back to the mansion to ask for his help.She walked for about five minutes. High heels were not made for long-distance walks, and she was in a long evening gown. She held a little purse that contained her phone, lipstick, a small packet of tissues, and nothing else. Worse still, she could not tear off the long hem of her gown.Tanya had no c
What Blake said struck a chord with Tanya.Her expression was cold, and the look in her eyes was vicious.She did not even love Blake, so everything he did had nothing to do with her. She did not care if he was involved with other women.“Do you have anything else to say? I don’t think I need to be at this party for long.” Tanya averted her gaze so that she did not have to look Blake in the eye.She had made her point clear. If he did not need her around, she would take her leave for the night.Naturally, Blake knew what she meant to say.“Get lost then!”He yelled at Tanya right away. She did not even spare him a look before lifting the hem of her dress, turning around, and walking away.Blake’s voice was filled with disgust, hatred, and rage. But Tanya could not care less about how he felt.She had come to the party with Blake, who arranged their ride. The Hicks, who organized this party, had prepared a parking lot for the guests. There were cars arranged neatly across the p