This was something that Michael could not figure out. Emmet thought for a while before saying, “The worm latches onto a person’s body for a long time like a parasite. At the same time, the host needs to be nourished. It’s highly possible that the host couldn’t manipulate the worm during that period, so your grandmother’s willpower overcame the worm’s control of her. But when she was under the worm’s control later, she forgot her past actions.” Michael understood and said, “As long as you can help me to settle this, I’ll reward you generously.” Those with Michael’s status usually paid him upwards of millions. Based on Emmet’s initial conversation with Michael, it was clear to see that Emmet was used to doing all this work. It also proved that he relied on this to earn a living. “Mr. Barkworth, please give me an accurate number,” said Emmet without hesitation. Without giving it a second thought, Michael said, “If you can settle this for me, I’ll give you 10 million dollars as
After Rosie finished drinking the water, it did not take long for the pill to take effect on her. Rosie felt so sleepy that she did not even know how she got knocked out soon afterward. When Samuel saw Rosie fall asleep, he became anxious. “Michael, what are you doing? Aren’t you aware that she’s under Coco’s control? It hasn’t been easy for her to regain her consciousness!” Michael pursed his lips and said solemnly, “I know. That’s why I needed him to do that.” Emmet went forward to help Rosie. He inserted a syringe into her arm. Then he used a pillow to support her. Samuel instantly figured out everything. He fell silent. Then he saw Emmet take out a knife and cut Rosie’s fingertip. The next moment, sticky black blood dripped down from her fingertip. Emmet lit scented candles. Samuel and Michael found the scent indescribable. The smell was enticing and possessed an intense medicinal scent. At the same time, Emmet took out many other things—scorpions, venomous snak
Emmet Myers left. “How much did you negotiate for?” When he heard that Michael asked for 2 million more, Samuel started to get curious about the total amount of money. Michael did not hide the truth. “10 million.” Ten million plus an extra 2 million. That was 12 million. It was just three little worms! That was really expensive. But as long as Rosie could get better, spending a bit of money was nothing. At the sight of a pale Rosie on the hospital bed, Samuel’s expression became even grimmer. “Can you stop letting me and your grandmother worry about you at our age? If you could quickly get Iv back then everything will be fine, right?” If he remarried Ivanka, unwanted women would just stay away, then? No matter how much they were attracted to him, if they saw that he was already married, they would keep their distance. “I will.” Michael nodded in agreement. However, Samuel brought up the most important point. “If your grandmother doesn’t get better or wake up, w
“Haven’t I always been free? You came back alone. Where’s Iv?” Ivan found it odd. If Ivanka had come back, then she would have contacted Sandy first.But right then, Ivanka had not contacted Sandy.Michael felt uncomfortable about Ivan saying the word ‘Iv’. But since they had finished handling things at home, he had to go and rescue Ivanka.After all, Ivanka was still in Mr. George’s hands!“You don’t get to call her ‘Iv’. She hasn’t come back yet. If you’re asking about her, do you want her help? But haven’t you already taken care of Sandy?” At that moment, Michael was confused. Ivan had been watching over Sandy’s side the whole time. On second thought, things between them were indeed looking much better than before. Ivan sighed. “I would like to propose, but I still need a mentor to guide me. You can’t be it. You haven’t even handled your issue with Iv yet. How dare you bother me with how I address Iv?“I’m telling you, Michael, it’s what everyone calls her. There’s n
Michael went to the hospital.Rosie had not woken up yet. Samuel was by her hospital bedside. He had noticed that her hands and feet were cold and was warming her up with a hot towel.He did it repeatedly and did not mind it at all.When he saw Michael push the door and enter, Samuel did not feel embarrassed that someone younger was there.He even slowly said, “When I was young, your grandmother was the one taking care of me. Now that your grandmother’s health is not good and something like this has happened, it’s only right that I take care of her. And you. Whenever your grandmother nags you, it’s all for your good. Think about it, spouses should stay with their original partner. Besides, Iv is a filial child. Where are you going to find such an excellent wife?”What did Samuel see in Ivanka in the beginning?It was all for Lane’s Group’s properties, right?It was only afterward that his attitude toward Ivanka slowly changed.What did that mean?It showed that Ivanka was inde
She was a person, not an object.Besides, she did not belong to anyone. Did she belong to George if he did not want to give her up?“I know you won’t, but you need to get one thing straight. This is not up to you.” Ivanka refuted coldly. She was not willing to look at George again.“On the airplane, you definitely didn’t eat very well. I’ll have a servant prepare something for you right away. Please wait for a moment.” George smiled softly. At the moment, he looked gentle.But to Ivanka, the gentleness was nothing more than an illusion!He could do whatever he wanted, anything he wanted.However, she was soon brought into a room. After she was brought in, she heard George reprimanding. “I’m only giving you one task, and that is to keep an eye on her. If anything happens to her, I’ll hold you all accountable!”Ivanka scoffed. It was laughable that she would be imprisoned in her lifetime.“I couldn’t make any calls on the airplane. Are you interested in going out and shopping for
“I really don’t know. I didn’t believe it when I heard the servants talk about it. I realized it was true when I saw you.” When she heard Ivanka’s words, the woman froze for a moment. But she quickly replied to Ivanka to explain herself and also to prove her innocence. “So what if it’s true, and so what if it isn’t? Could you make him release me?”Ivanka immediately refuted her. The sneer at the corner of her mouth was extraordinarily obvious.She noticed the pale pallor on the woman’s face. It was the result of years of illness and a severe lack of health and blood.When George was talking about curing disease and the Ganoderma nebula, was it for her?However, after her words left her mouth, the woman immediately stared at her with wide eyes in disbelief. “You, what did you say?”This expression could not be fake. She was truly unaware.In the next second, she looked like her entire center of gravity was unsteady. She staggered back a step. When she saw how shaky she was, Ivan
As she listened to Mr. George, Ivanka also noticed the people on the opposite side. They had ruthless gazes.It was clear that if Mr. George still did not release her, they would follow the instructions from above, which were the orders given by her uncle, and strike at Mr. George. Then Mr. George would have his head blown off directly in front of her.If Mr. George died, then his sister could not be saved and would then die as well.There were also Mr. George’s men. This was not only two lives anymore. But in Mr. George’s mind, all he cared about was him and his sister. Whether the others lived or died had nothing to do with him.It also reminded her of when Mr. George had poisoned those five men, using the poison to manipulate others into working for him.Ivanka gave a look. The opposite party understood her.They would not act rashly. After all, Ivanka was in Mr. George’s hands. They have been given a death order: a dozen people for one person.Their death was not worthy
Egbert stormed off in fury, but Sandy’s rage had not cooled in the slightest. She even lashed out at Ivan. “You shouldn’t have stopped me just now! If I’d given him a good scolding, or even a beating, maybe it would’ve finally knocked some sense into him. Otherwise, he’ll keep coming back. He’s always trying to use me for his own purposes!”She was so angry she was practically grinding her teeth. Ivan pressed his lips together and let out a long sigh. “With the way you looked like you were ready to kill someone, what did you expect me to do? Just stand there and watch you commit murder?”He was really worried when he saw how Sandy was losing control. “What’s the point of that old b*stard still being alive anyway?” Sandy said coldly. If she could really get rid of that old man, she would do it so she could avenge her mother and let go of that grudge she had been holding on.Ivan shook his head and said in a low voice, “Then think about it, how hard did you work to get to where yo
Sandy exploded. “Eighty million? Why don’t you go rob a bank? Or better yet, see if that wrinkled old face of yours is worth anything as collateral!”Sandy was fuming.Egbert had not expected Sandy to be so vulgar. He turned back, enraged.His black eyes shot daggers like he could rip her apart on the spot. Sandy did not flinch. Instead, she lifted her chin and gave him a cold, mocking smile. “What? Are you so mad that you’re thinking about hitting me? Do you want me to remind you of the law? We have no legal ties anymore. If you so much as touch me, that’s assault. And let’s not forget, you barged into my workplace to cause a scene.”“Sandy, I don’t know what kind of twisted morals your birth mother and adoptive mother taught you, but just look at yourself now! Do you even resemble a proper human being?”Egbert was extremely disappointed in Sandy. The one thing Sandy hated most was when people brought up her birth mother and adoptive mother. Those two women were the most import
Egbert snapped at Sandy coldly. His gaze was pressing.However, that had no effect on Sandy. Her lips even curled into a mocking smile as she said, “I’m not one of your McNeil pets. That look, your words, they cannot intimidate me at all.”At the mention of “pets,” Egbert was so furious that he slammed his cane against the floor with a loud crack. “Listen to yourself! Is that any way for a lawyer to speak? Do you even understand the meaning of respect, decency, and manners? Is that how your mother raised you?”Sandy had been mean and harsh on purpose to kill whatever sliver of hope he held onto.Just as she wished, he was angered.Watching him lose his composure, Sandy even felt a flicker of satisfaction rise within her. Her mother and herself were thrown out and lived a tough life while her father stood by uselessly. Who else was to blame, if not this old man standing before her?“My mother raised me to be a decent person. She taught me never to push away what’s rightfully mine,
Thomas stated his purpose.Sandy’s reaction, however, was full of repulsion. She frowned. Even her tone was curt. “Uncle, I made it very clear about seeing him the last time we spoke. He never once considered me part of the McNeil family. If it weren’t for my mother taking me in, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Now that I’ve grown up and suddenly seem useful, he wants to claim me back? I was abandoned by the McNeil family the moment I was born. I’m not stupid enough to become a pawn for your family!”Sandy was furious.She had always treated Thomas with a certain courtesy, but at the moment, that line had clearly been crossed.Thomas, though only the messenger, could feel the weight of her resentment. “It may not be as bad as you think. If you won’t go, Dad will come find you himself.”That was the truth. Yet Sandy did not spare the old man a shred of respect. She scoffed. “He might be your dad, your head of the family, but he’s nothing to me. From the moment I was abandoned, th
Sandy was really surprised to see Ivanka. “When did you get back?”“Today,” Ivanka answered honestly.“You have quite a packed schedule for just one day.” Sandy teased her.When they had planned to take down Coco last time, Ivanka was not around. Then Michael returned. From what Sandy could tell, they were always either together or closely following each other.Ivanka did not respond to her teasing. “I’ll only be here for a day or two, then I would have to leave again.”Sandy was speechless. She rolled her eyes at Ivanka. “Are you going to become a full-time jet setter?”“She can’t help it,” Anna answered for Ivanka. Just as she finished saying that, Anna’s phone rang. It was another case to follow up on. She had to step away to take the call.Only Ivanka and Sandy remained in the office. “You look exhausted. If you keep going like this, I’m worried you’ll wear yourself out!” Sandy shook her head and expressed her concern for Ivanka. Ivanka chuckled. “I wouldn’t go that fa
When she heard what Anna said, Ivanka immediately teased. “Why, can’t I even come to the firm?”“Well, of course, you can come. You are an important partner; why can’t you come?” Anna laughed and looked at Ivanka, annoyed. Immediately after, she made a cup of tea for Ivanka.The tea was also of fine quality. She had bought it.Ivanka also remembered how she, Anna, and Sandy, the three of them, used to work hard together in the firm after she divorced Michael. Originally, she wanted to live on her own. However, one thing happened after another, and her plans got delayed. “I don’t see Sandy. Has she gone to handle cases?” Ivanka sipped a mouthful of tea, and immediately after, she asked Anna about Sandy’s whereabouts.Anna told Ivanka truthfully. “Sandy recently took over a very tricky case. She wants to make a not-guilty defense for that person. But the father of the deceased is the Groethe family, a rather prestigious family in Bostone. How could a commoner fight with a rich ki
But as time went on, things happened one after another. While they were in contact with each other, she also slowly understood Jonah’s personality.The most important thing was that Jonah was also honest with her later on.When Jonah mentioned this again, Ivanka could not help but scrutinize Jonah again.He was starting to become unhinged!“Jonah, you need to stabilize your emotions. Sometimes, when you feel impatient, you should just close your eyes and take a good rest. You should not have such emotions.”Ivanka spoke solemnly toward Jonah and advised him. When he saw Ivanka’s serious expression, Jonah instantly also realized that he had lost himself.Ivanka was not like Chiara, who could accept him losing control. If he lost control in front of Ivanka, it would affect Ivanka’s mood. That would make him courting death too! This would put a halt to all his opportunities!Jonah also realized this problem. He was very distressed. He could not even explain why his emotions had
When Ivanka said this, she pressed her hand on Jonah’s shoulder. There was no other meaning, she wanted Jonah to calm down.But this instead gave Jonah an opportunity. He grabbed Ivanka’s wrist. Then he tugged forward forcefully… Ivanka was caught off guard, and her whole body fell on top of him.He then took advantage of the situation and held Ivanka in his arms.The faint scent entered his nose, Jonah was intoxicated for a moment.But at that moment, he felt like he was waking up from a dream.Ivanka could not be so intimate with him. The sensations of touch and warmth in front of him were so real again. It was not an illusion, it was his compulsion!After realizing this, Jonah hurriedly pushed Ivanka away. He even more quickly apologized to Ivanka. “Iv, I’m sorry. I lost control. I didn’t mean to…”“I know.”Ivanka uttered softly, but her tone was cold.She knew. Neither did she blame him. But why was she using that tone, with that look on her face?“No, Iv. you’re blami
“Jonah, I don’t like you. I told you, I only see you as a friend. When I’m unwilling to do something, no amount of moral coercion would work on me.”Ivanka spoke up bluntly. She did not want Jonah to cling to something impossible.Jonah was silent.This was where Jonah and Michael were different.“Look, you still have so many things to do. By the time you remember me, we have already missed the best time. This time when you leave, did Michael go with you?” Jonah raised his eyes to meet Ivanka’s. He wanted to hear Ivanka’s answer from her mouth.Ivanka did not reply. But the look in her eyes already said it all.Her silence confirmed it all.Jonah felt that his heart grow incredibly heavy at the moment. He had a crazy thought: Was it true that if Michael died, Ivanka would be able to focus all her attention on him?However, he was an invalid and did not even have a chance to get close!“The way you treat Michael and the way you treat me has always been so different. I know. A