Chiara’s deep voice sounded a little in despair. By using a voice changer, her soft young girl’s voice was heartbreaking to listen to.Ivanka was busy consoling and explaining. “No way. How could I not want you as a friend? I’ve indeed been too busy lately. Let’s meet tomorrow to talk about it in detail, okay?” “Okay.”Chiara nodded her head.In the next second, Ivanka tentatively mentioned to Chiara, “Melanie, do you mind if I bring someone with me?”When Chiara heard Ivanka say that she wanted to bring someone along, she was puzzled.As the main person in charge, Sebastian must be present. If Ivanka wanted to bring someone else, would that be… Sandy?At the thought of Sandy, Chiara immediately made a face. She did not really want Sandy to be there. However, she could not reject it outright.So, she asked, “Is it the person who is in the talks together on this project?”Ivanka nodded. “Yes, he’s also interested in the Willy suburbs project. With a few people working together
Ivanka could not care less and ignored him. “Michael, there’s no point in us dwelling on this. I still have things to do tomorrow. If you’re afraid to see Chiara, you don’t have to go. Chiara doesn’t know it’s you who’s going anyway.” “I didn’t say that I’m not going. I’ll send you home.” Michael was still standing in front of Ivanka and did not move an inch away.When she saw that he was so insistent, Ivanka also entered the car.Otherwise, it was a waste of time to argue with him.When Michael drove the car into the underground parking lot, Ivanka already understood that he meant to follow her.As a result, before she could say anything, Michael went ahead of her and said, “I don’t feel too well lately. So, you should go up and help me with a checkup. Also, my stomach doesn’t feel too good after the meal.”Michael frowned slightly; his expression serious. Ivanka did not say anything, but reached out and checked him briefly. At that moment, his body was already way better com
Smack!A divorce agreement was thrown before Ivanka Lane.“Your sister is awake. I’ve promised her that there won’t be another Mrs. Barkworth as long as she’s alive.“Ivanka, sign the papers. We’re getting a divorce.”Ivanka’s cousin had regained consciousness this month. Since then, Ivanka had known this day would come. Ivanka looked up and, her bitterness was clear. “You still don’t trust me even to this day, do you?”Michael Barkworth snorted. “You’ve been a materialistic woman from beginning to end. Why should I trust you?“Ivanka, I hate repeating myself. Just sign the papers. This mansion is yours, as a final show of respect!” A hint of mockery flashed in Ivanka’s eyes. She thought. “Hmph! Therefore, he thinks he is being merciful by sparing some of his assets for me in the divorce?”She took the divorce agreement and saw his signature at the end of it. Calmly, Ivanka asked, “Do you think Grandma will agree to this?”“Do you think that Grandma can provide you with en
“I can’t accept the case?” Ivanka sat down on a couch. Suki nodded with a sigh. Ivanka raised one of her eyebrows. “Tell me why.”“Because…”Suki told Ivanka about the case. Ivanka placed one of her hands on her left thigh. Her fingers twitched. Her brown eyes lit up. “That’s interesting. Who are the parties involved?”“It’s pointless even if you find them out…”Ivanka looked up and saw Suki falling silent.“Both parties are leading figures in the commercial arena. A lot of issues are involved in this case, hence both parties decided to turn against each other. Mr. Sadler requested your help, but his opponent is…” Suki heaved a sigh. “We’re losing an immense sum of commission,” said Suki heart-wrenchingly. “His opponent is your husband!”For a moment, Ivanka could not quite breathe calmly. Suki clutched her heart and said with difficulty, “It seems that this case is not meant for us. It’s torture to see such a large sum of money slip from our grasp.”Meanwhile, Ivanka played w
The man wore a black suit. He looked noble.The two sat opposite each other. He looked gentle as he spoke to Chiara.Ivanka smirked to herself. ‘What a coincidence!’Suki was puzzled. She turned toward in the direction where Ivanka was looking. Suki looked troubled when she saw the duo. “Why are they here too?!”Suki had spoken with so much agitation that Michael turned to look at them. His gaze turned razor-sharp when he saw Ivanka and Suki, and he thought. “No wonder she signed the papers without hesitation and even gave up the mansion. It looks like she’s trying to play hard to get.”Ivanka drew in a deep breath. She thought her next meeting with Michael would be on the day they registered their divorce at the City Hall. She did not expect to see him so much earlier in the restaurant.Ivanka met his gaze and turned away indifferently before dragging Suki to leave.Just then, they heard a voice calling in surprise, “Iv, there you are!”Ivanka turned around and saw Chiara. She
For a moment, Chiara held her cutlery even more tightly. Michael told her that he and Ivanka had gotten a divorce, but they had yet to collect their divorce certificate even though it had been so long!No way, Chiara must not let her efforts go in vain!She said solemnly, “Don’t do that. Why did you two decide to get a divorce so suddenly? Iv, there’s nothing between Mic and me. Why won’t you trust him? If you dislike seeing me around him, I will stop keeping in touch with him in the future.”As Chiara was speaking, she turned to Michael and said seriously, “Even if Iv wants to leave you, I shouldn’t stick my nose into your business and causing you two to split up. Mic, women are very easily pleased. Say some nice things to her, and she won’t ask for a divorce anymore.”Ivanka narrowed her eyes and thought. “She has such a way with words. She’s basically saying that it’s a shame to be dumped by a woman and that I’m throwing a tantrum and that I’d be scared if he really files for
The hostility in Michael’s eyes was so great that it looked like he was about to kill her with his gaze alone. He then left without a single word.Chiara’s lips curled upward. Her poise was one of elegance and regality.Unbothered, Ivanka looked away and continued the discussion with Flint.After the discussion was over, Ivanka called a cab.She touched her neck habitually, and her expression changed suddenly.Where did her necklace go?!“Sir, please turn around and go back to the Imperial Mansion.”She must have been in a hurry to leave and forgot to put it on.After an hour, Ivanka entered the mansion.The moment she entered the bedroom, Michael was already standing before her dresser. He was lost in his thoughts as he examined his watch.Ivanka was puzzled. Over the past three years of their marriage, he had never entered their bedroom. Today, he was looking at the watch that she once gave him. He used to despise the watch and threw it on the floor. Ivanka was the one wh
It took a little over an hour before Ivanka arrived at the Barkworth family’s mansion. She felt conflicted. As soon as they entered the mansion, they heard a cry of excitement. “Iv, my beloved granddaughter-in-law! Come and sit with me. I’ve been longing to see you day and night. Oh, you’re finally here!”Ivanka’s mask of calm cracked, and she could no longer hide the complicated emotions in her eyes. She forced a smile. “Grandma, I’m sorry. I’ve been busy—”Before she finished speaking, Rosie Johanson patted her hand gently and said softly, “Say no more. I know of all your troubles.”Ivanka instinctively looked at Rosie. In her puzzlement, she asked tentatively, “You… know everything?”That was impossible. If Grandma had known about their divorce, she would not talk to Ivanka in this manner.Michael also stared at Rosie in puzzlement.Rosie glared at Michael. Her heart ached for Ivanka as she spoke gently to her, “Yes, I know everything. Mic has absolutely stepped out of line.
Ivanka could not care less and ignored him. “Michael, there’s no point in us dwelling on this. I still have things to do tomorrow. If you’re afraid to see Chiara, you don’t have to go. Chiara doesn’t know it’s you who’s going anyway.” “I didn’t say that I’m not going. I’ll send you home.” Michael was still standing in front of Ivanka and did not move an inch away.When she saw that he was so insistent, Ivanka also entered the car.Otherwise, it was a waste of time to argue with him.When Michael drove the car into the underground parking lot, Ivanka already understood that he meant to follow her.As a result, before she could say anything, Michael went ahead of her and said, “I don’t feel too well lately. So, you should go up and help me with a checkup. Also, my stomach doesn’t feel too good after the meal.”Michael frowned slightly; his expression serious. Ivanka did not say anything, but reached out and checked him briefly. At that moment, his body was already way better com
Chiara’s deep voice sounded a little in despair. By using a voice changer, her soft young girl’s voice was heartbreaking to listen to.Ivanka was busy consoling and explaining. “No way. How could I not want you as a friend? I’ve indeed been too busy lately. Let’s meet tomorrow to talk about it in detail, okay?” “Okay.”Chiara nodded her head.In the next second, Ivanka tentatively mentioned to Chiara, “Melanie, do you mind if I bring someone with me?”When Chiara heard Ivanka say that she wanted to bring someone along, she was puzzled.As the main person in charge, Sebastian must be present. If Ivanka wanted to bring someone else, would that be… Sandy?At the thought of Sandy, Chiara immediately made a face. She did not really want Sandy to be there. However, she could not reject it outright.So, she asked, “Is it the person who is in the talks together on this project?”Ivanka nodded. “Yes, he’s also interested in the Willy suburbs project. With a few people working together
This was Ivanka’s attitude. She did not care about others anymore.How could you stop so many people from talking?What was more, she lived for herself. Why should she care about what other people think?However, Michael was firm. “I’ll take a taxi with you if you’re going to call for one. If you’re walking, I’ll walk with you.”In short, no matter what she did, he would follow.Ivanka looked at Michael in dismay, but it also seemed like something Michael would do. Ivanka knew that he was as good as his word and she could not stop him.“Then how about you contact Chiara? Don’t you want proof? Let me see how sincere you really are.” Ivanka unlocked her phone, and she flipped out Chiara’s current number. Immediately after, she showed it to Michael.She knew that Michael had a good memory.However, she still stopped in front of him for a while. Then Ivanka took her phone back. “You got it? When you ask her out, remember to call me over too. I have to go home now. So just let me be
However, Ivanka gestured towards the spread in front of Michael. “Don’t forget why we are here today.”But since she brought that up, how could Michael still be in the mood to continue eating?Michael put down the cutlery in his hands. He stared at Ivanka blankly. At the same time, he was also steadfast. “We have come so far together. We can’t keep getting at each other like this forever, right?”Not getting married, not confirming their relationship. What was all that?However, Ivanka casually refuted him. “We can also not meet.”“I know you saw the messages Chiara sent, and you remembered those things that made you angry. But you can’t deny how sincere I am lately, can you?” Michael pursed his lips. His expression was still serious.Even his dark eyes contained anger. However, he was also restraining it.After a short silence, Ivanka slowly responded to Michael. She was very frank and straightforward. “I know what you mean, but we got married and divorced. I just crawled out f
“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