With a complicated expression, he frowned slightly. Ivanka sat facing the tombstone, so she could not see him. Despite being some distance away, he could hear everything she said.Ivanka raised her hand and gently touched the man’s face in the photograph. Her heart was racing. “I should’ve listened to you, Dad. I shouldn’t have married him.”A short distance away, the man’s face darkened and his eyes narrowed. Fearing that he would shock her if he looked over, he quickly reined himself in. Now more than ever, he was curious to know her thoughts.Ivanka sighed softly. “You once told me that I had to marry the right person. Otherwise, it would be better not to get married. But I really liked him. Dad, did you know that? I liked him. I’m not even sure how many years I have liked him. I only recall being unable to forget him after meeting him as a child.”The man was taken aback and looked at her in shock. However, he laughed in his heart the next moment. Despite the fact that she had
After taking a step forward, he suddenly stopped with a complicated expression. He was perplexed as to why he had approached her rashly.It could be Ivanka’s scheme.She expected him to come here, so she paid a special visit to her father. She hoped to meet him by chance and have him hear these words so that he would be moved.Michael sneered. Ivanka was smart.“Dad, even though I live alone, you can rest assured. I believe I can live without a man. My life is going well. I’ve spent the last three years attempting to become a qualified Mrs. Barkworth. I abandoned my career and everything I enjoyed because I believed that was expected of a Mrs. Barkworth. However, I don’t have to give up on them anymore. Dad, I’ll be myself, just like what you told me. Being myself is the happiest thing.“Although I wasted three years on him, it’s still not too late. Dad, watch me become the brightest star in the sky. I will not disappoint you!”Ivanka leaned against the tombstone. Michael stood b
Frank was astounded. He was very familiar with his son.Frank surveyed Hanson’s confident demeanor in disbelief. “Who did you invite?”He fixed his gaze on Hanson, not wanting to miss even the slightest change of expression on his face.Hanson, on the other hand, simply smiled and said nothing. He laughed as he looked at his father’s expectant and complicated expression. “Dad, I’m not sure if we’ll be able to get a contract with the other party in this project, but we’re not going to lose the race.”Frank sneered right away. “How are you so certain we won’t lose? Which skilled racer did you invite to be so confident? Do you know that large corporations such as Barkworth’s Group and Sadler’s Group are attempting to invite Wisteria, and the prices they are offering are exorbitant? Wisteria will not consider accepting our invitation once she receives theirs.”Hanson simply smiled. “The astronomical price has nothing to do with us. Please trust me this time. I guarantee the biggest
He thought. “I must have been blind! Why did I marry such a flirtatious woman?“She had been in contact with other men even before our marriage. Did she never cheat on me in the past three years?“Hah!“To think that I was feeling a little guilty just now!”“Well, not today. Let us wait for the day when we succeed. Don’t worry. I’ll let you treat me for sure. I have to drive now, so we’ll talk later.”Michael could guess what Hanson said. He was enraged when he saw Ivanka smile after hanging up the phone.Ivanka sensed his intense glare and turned around. She was stunned when she saw Michael staring at her coldly.She thought. “Michael? Why is he here?”The man’s gaze was sharp, and Ivanka did not want to talk with him. She walked over to the car and was about to get in.Michael sneered. “Ivanka, why have I never thought you were such a loose woman in the past? You never stopped contacting Hanson over the past few years, right?”When he saw her red eyes, Michael’s expression
Michael’s coldness and warning stabbed Ivanka’s heart. However, she chuckled the next moment. “You know Grandma will find a way to make you go to the mansion if she asks me to go to the mansion. She wants us to reconcile. However, after visiting St. John Cathedral and listening to Pastor Paul’s advice, she will no longer force us to reconcile.”Michael immediately felt a knot in his heart.Ivanka put on a phony smile. “So, Mr. Barkworth, you don’t have to be concerned. I remember how kind Grandma is to me, so I won’t do anything to hurt her. You can rest assured, Mr. Barkworth. Grandma won’t force me to visit her, and I won’t step into the Barkworth family’s mansion unless I have no other choice.”The veins on Michael’s forehead popped out as he clenched his fist. The next moment, he shook off Ivanka’s arm. “You better keep your word!”Ivanka simply smiled and remained silent. She rounded the front of the car and climbed into the driver’s seat.She did not look at Michael. She fas
Sandy did not address Ivanka by name because she was aware that she was concealing her identity.However, her yelling drew a lot of attention. Everyone followed her gaze and saw a slim figure.She was indifferent and did not look around. She approached Sandy and the others as soon as she saw them.Frank glanced over subconsciously. When he realized it was a woman, he subconsciously looked at his son. Although he had no objections to his son having female friends, he did wonder why he had only female friends.Did he not have any male friends?It was outrageous!Frank’s expression darkened. However, no one noticed his emotion. After all, he had been in the business world for decades.Ivanka quickly approached and smiled at them. “You guys are early.”Ivanka looked different than usual because of her makeup, and Hanson was surprised. He had to admit that while Ivanka’s appearance had changed, her temperament had not. She was still noble and calm. People could not help but be drawn
Anna also took a seat. She chuckled as she looked at the two figures walking away. “He’s going to get his ear screamed off.”“Hahaha, that’s for sure.”Right then, Frank had dragged Hanson to an empty place with a dark expression. He did not hold back and scolded, “Are you insane?! Do you have any idea what you’re doing? I have spent so much effort to let you take over Jackson’s Group. I’d understand if you couldn’t find a good racer, but why did you invite some random woman? Hanson Jackson, is this the surprise you prepared for me?!”It was an unpleasant surprise! He was ashamed. How was he going to face the others in the future?Hanson had predicted his father’s reaction and simply smiled. “Dad, don’t you trust me?”Frank was stunned and did not know how to respond. He was unsure if inviting that woman was the right decision.Auto racing required proper etiquette and skill. Frank was skeptical that the woman could even drive a car, let alone a race car.Hanson let out a sigh.
Frank closed his eyes and calmed down. He should have faith in his son.He had no choice but to nod. “Let’s go. I hope you’re not lying to me.”His tone was one of helplessness. Hanson noticed Frank’s disappointment. He had already accepted their loss today.Hanson smiled but said nothing. He simply walked back with Frank.They sat down once they returned to their seats. Frank was not in a good mood, so he did not speak the whole time. However, he did not show it on his face.Hanson ignored Frank and continued chatting with Ivanka and the others. As usual, the four of them chatted happily. However, because Frank was nearby, they did not go overboard.As time passed, a black Rolls-Royce came to a slow stop, and Ivan quickly exited the vehicle. When he saw the crowd, he looked at the person getting out on the other side and smiled. “There are quite a lot of people today.”Michael frowned slightly in discomfort. He despised such a gathering.Ivan, on the other hand, was far too bo
“I deserve everything that’s happening to me now. But please don’t involve my family in my mistakes…” Ethan clasped his hands together and sincerely begged everyone to spare his family. Ivanka spared him a brief glance before turning off her cell phone. Although she was helping herself to some meat, Michael could see how she felt at the moment. “Why don’t we…” Michael asked for her opinion. But before he finished speaking, Ivanka interrupted him. “Now that he’s released a video like that, if I continue to hold him accountable, I’d be the one in the wrong.” Michael immediately replied, “I can step in—” “You? It’s better if you don’t. Everyone knows your relationship with me now.” Before Michael could finish his sentence, Ivanka immediately interrupted him. Although they were not officially remarried, Michael often went out with her. If anyone else were to see this, what difference did it make? Michael understood, but he really could not bear to see Ivanka getting bulli
After they finished taking pictures, Ivanka greeted everyone politely. “After finishing your meal, go home early. It’s snowing, so drive safely. Bye…” Ivanka subconsciously reminded them. She belatedly realized she had been acting as though she was really an idol. Nonetheless, she treated them with sincerity. She had not done this for Michael’s sake. She did this mostly for the sake of the innocent, inexperienced young ladies who had yet entered the society. These young ladies raised their phones warily and asked, “Could we take a picture together?” They were so worried that their invitation would be turned down, so much so that when they talked, they almost bit the skin off their lips. Ivanka could not bear to reject them. It had not been easy for her to finally reach the private room. Michael teased her, “Our celebrity finally arrived. It looks like you’d best wear shades wherever you go in the future.” Ivanka glared at him and said gruffly, “Stop teasing me.” She paused
After that, Ivanka politely bowed to the people who had been watching the drama in the main hall. She smiled at them. “Sorry for making a fool of ourselves. We encountered two tricksters who wanted to eat the meals for free by calling themselves the friends of the restaurant owners. It happened that I know the restaurant owner, so we easily uncovered their tricks.” By saying that, Ivanka was able to save the hot pot restaurant’s and the Barkworth family’s reputation. Her statement could result in a win-win situation, and the reason was acceptable. Ivanka continued, “Sorry for causing a stir and affecting your dining mood. I’ll foot the bill for everyone who dined on the first floor. How does that sound?” She was not trying to curry favor with the people or to show off her wealth. She simply did not want the people to hate the wealthy. One could not deny that this method worked. Right after Ivanka made her statement, the crowd thanked her. The commotion was no more than ju
The young lady did not know what to do, so she turned to the restaurant manager. The restaurant manager nodded in approval. It was only then that the young lady left the restaurant. Before she left, she glared at Coco. Coco glared back at the young lady and pointed at her viciously. Coco shouted, “Come back! I’m not done with you yet! Who permitted you to leave now?!” The young lady’s body shivered a little. Still, she gnashed her teeth and left. Ivanka watched the young lady’s back as she drifted away. Ivanka stood in Coco’s way because she did not want Coco to chase after the young lady. Ivanka did not want to make a big deal out of the situation. Otherwise, the Barkworth family would be the one who suffered disgrace. After all, Coco stayed in the Barkworth family’s mansion, and everyone knew that Rosie doted on her. If it continued, Ivanka was worried about Rosie’s later years… Ivanka rubbed her temples in resignation. It looked like she needed to resolve the issue as
The restaurant manager thought for a moment before saying, “Ms. Fishbourne, the restaurant has its own rules. Only three types of VIPs could reserve our private rooms while the rest could only enjoy normal seats. I have reasons to believe that our front desk told you the same when you called. We may not have empty seats now, but we’ll have one shortly after.” Coco recalled the situation and remembered that it was exactly like what the restaurant manager had mentioned. So what? Things have changed these days. Coco was no longer an ordinary woman. Her words could even move the earth. With that thought in her mind, Coco chuckled. She kept her tyranny and mockery to herself before locking her little finger with the young lady’s at the front desk. The young lady at the front desk looked down at her finger before glancing at the restaurant manager helplessly. The restaurant manager himself, too, was caught in trouble, so he could not do anything else to defend the young lady. C
Little did Coco know that her behavior was no more like a clown in the crowd’s eyes. Ivanka felt disgusted. Although she could not put herself in Coco’s shoes, she could understand the thoughts of a sensitive person. Ivanka could sympathize with a sensitive and cowardly person. But she could not find herself sympathizing with Coco. Coco’s low self-esteem should not be the reason for her to behave like a crook. Michael, on the other hand, already finished discussing with the restaurant manager and entering the private room. Ivanka lagged behind him. She had no intention of entertaining Coco, much less inviting her to eat together. No doubt that the private room was able to accommodate four people. But based on their relationship, Ivanka thought she had been kind enough to not find fault in Coco, much less eating together. Meanwhile, Coco continued to argue with the restaurant manager. She argued until her face reddened. Although the restaurant manager already made hims
The temperature was above freezing point, so the snowflakes melted before they even reached the ground. The trees were covered in snow. At a glance, they looked like a blanket of pristine snow. The big trees looked as if they had been covered in snow-white new clothes. Ivanka was a little surprised at such a scenery. Even though she often went for business trips in the north and had experienced snow, skied, and various other experiences, it was a rare sight to experience snow in their city. Instead of snow, they looked more like an ice sheet. The snow there was different from the cities in the north. They easily fell on their hair. In just a while, their hair turned snowy white. Ivanka took out her phone and took a photo. Then she shared it with her friends in her WhatsApp group. Meanwhile, Michael took photos of Ivanka. Michael hardly posted anything on Twitter. After a moment, he uploaded a photo of Ivanka taking photos of the scenery.The caption was: Experiencing
Michael glanced at Ivanka.Ivanka kept her eyes lowered and focused on nothing in particular. Both of them tacitly agreed not to bring it up.“Let’s go out to eat,” Michael said. Ivanka agreed without hesitation.If they got ready and left at this time, they would be just in time for lunch.She went upstairs to freshen up. Michael did not rush her. He just smiled, as if he was telling her to take her time.Ivanka felt a little embarrassed and touched the tip of her nose. Truthfully, she was the one in a hurry because she was the one starving.Five minutes later, she came back down.She had changed into a long black down coat that reached her ankles. It was practical and warm.But the weather was still unbearably cold. This winter was harsher than usual.“Let’s go.” She rubbed her hands together and looked at Michael.Michael was on his phone. He was smiling and looked relaxed. With just a glance, Ivanka could tell he was probably making a reservation.Their long-standing
Ivanka slept in the next day. By the time she woke up, the sun was already streaming through the window, casting light across her bed and face.In a way, the sunlight had forced her awake.She frowned slightly before slowly opening her eyes. The brightness left spots in her vision, so she instinctively raised a hand to shield herself before getting out of bed.It was already past 10 a.m.She had no idea how she managed to sleep so much, especially after napping all afternoon the day before.Then again, maybe she was just that exhausted. So much had been going on lately.Fortunately, it was Saturday, so she did not have to go to the office.That was probably why her internal clock had not woken her at seven as usual.Come to think of it, her body’s internal clock was quite accommodating.On workdays, no matter how tired she was, she always woke up at seven sharp. But on weekends, that never happened. She could sleep in as much as she wanted, which was pretty great.She lay in