“Thud!”The woman dropped to her knees in front of Ivanka.However, Ivanka remained unmoved. She did not soften.“Kneeling won’t change anything. I’m not the one hurting him, I’m just returning what he did to me. The world is fair like that. You hurt someone, and when they hurt you back, what right do you have to cry about it? Besides, with your body in this condition, do you really think you could handle my torture?”She had opened her medical kit and was prepared to administer treatment.However, with the woman kneeling before her, there was no way to proceed.Standing was tiring, so Ivanka simply sat down in front of her.The nearby servants were growing visibly anxious. If Mr. George was there and saw his sister kneeling to someone, would he not tear Ivanka apart on the spot?“It’s true I can’t handle your torture, but I would trade my life to ease your anger. I saw the men outside, and I know what you’re capable of. So, please, I’m begging you.”After saying that, she pro
Ivanka treated her with aromatherapy. Throughout the entire process, she dedicated her full attention to it. The servants standing nearby were completely stunned.Mr. George had sought out countless doctors for his sister, but it was the first time anyone had tried such an approach!Ivanka quickly pinpointed the necessary areas. She carefully applied the essential oil blends to specific pressure points and massaged them in slow, deliberate motions. The woman lay still on the bed with her eyes fixed on the ceiling. She did not dare to move.“Stay in this position for half an hour. This is the prescription. Take it to Mr. George and have him send someone to get the herbs. Do you know how to prepare medicinal remedies?”She continued to scribble on the paper as she instructed.Once the prescription was complete, she handed it directly to the servant.Seeing the list of herbs on the paper, the servant was filled with admiration for Ivanka. “Yes, I know how. I’ll take care of it right
Florencia said firmly, “I’m not afraid no matter how hard it takes, Ms. Lane.”As long as she could recover, she was willing to endure as much pain as she needed to.That was the mentality of someone who was chronically ill. No matter how terrible the pain was, they would not be deterred as long as they could completely recover.“You’ve been frail since young. At some point, you must have been in contact with something and fell ill. Your disease is related to your previous living environment.Ivanka pointed out the exact problem, and Florencia was even more impressed.Many doctors had seen her. Each of them had said that her illness was strange and difficult to treat.Even so, Ivanka had identified the reason behind her condition accurately and even prepared her for the treatment. Florencia rarely ever met a doctor as good as Ivanka.“You’re truly impressive, Ms. Lane. I heard of a great doctor named Violet Cress? Is that you?”Florencia only knew that Violet Cress was one of t
A woman’s intuition was terrifyingly accurate.Ivanka said nothing and merely signaled Florencia to let go of her. Florencia immediately released her hand.Ivanka said flatly, “It doesn’t matter if I’m Violet Cress. Your condition should be the priority, am I right?”Florencia had long been weak and ill. She often took medicine and met with doctors. She felt lethargic and sick all day. Anyone in her situation would not be able to survive such long and agonizing years.She nodded in agreement with Ivanka. “I know what you mean, Ms. Lane. But ever since I learned about Violet Cress, I’ve always worshiped them as a god.”Because of her desire to find Violet Cress, Florencia had survived to that day.When Ivanka appeared before Florencia, everything about her hinted at the fact that she could be Violet Cress. That was why Florencia was so certain about her identity.It was why she got emotional as well.“No human can be seen as gods. Doctors rely on practice, experience, and medici
Ivanka’s tone was cold and flat as she ignored Florencia’s reaction and picked up the medicine.Since Florencia had chosen to trust Ivanka, she naturally followed her instructions. Hence, Florencia endured the bitter smell of the medicine and finished it at once.The servant quickly brought the sweets they had already prepared for her.As someone involved in violence and crime, George sure had protected Florencia very well. He genuinely treated his family with love and care.Thinking of George, Ivanka decided to check on him.In order to keep this a secret from Florencia, George had settled into a room on the fourth floor.By the time Ivanka appeared before him, he was lying on the floor with fatigue. There were beads of sweat on his forehead, and his face was as pale as a sheet.Normally, he would have noticed Ivanka the moment she showed up at the door. However, at that moment, he did not even react when Ivanka walked over to him.He only noticed her presence when she opened
“What did you just say?” Hearing what George had told him, Vincent narrowed his dark eyes. There was a murderous and ferocious glint in them.Meanwhile, someone dragged George closer to Vincent. George knew that Vincent had heard what he said loud and clear, but he pressed his lips together and then repeated those words.He was powerful in the Middle East. Even so, he had to submit to Vincent, who was just as influential. Moreover, George felt guilty for what he had done to Ivanka.Vincent said nothing afterward, so George handed over his phone immediately.After checking the log and finding the number, Vincent instantly ordered his subordinate to investigate it, only to find that it was a dummy phone number.“Since they have reached out, you should pretend to cooperate with them.”“That’s my plan as well, or else I’d have failed Ms. Lane,” George said slowly with a determined look in his eyes.How dare the caller tell him to kill Ivanka! They must have thought that he was a f
Florencia sounded dejected as she spoke. Her tone and words implied her desire to have Ivanka continue treating her.But Ivanka would not stay in the Middle East for her. Moreover, she still had her own thing to deal with at this critical time.“But I have some matters to attend to. You should follow my instructions for the treatment for a while. Take the medicine for one and a half months. Then you can contact me again,” Ivanka said flatly and made her attitude clear.Seeing that she was so insistent, Florencia did not ask her to stay again.Meanwhile, Vincent was still investigating the virtual number.Stella found that the call was made from Mirvania. Therefore, the prime suspects had to be Caeser and Blake.Vincent immediately gave Stella an order. “Contact Jackie. Tell me to keep an eye on Caeser and Blake.“Yes, boss.”Naturally, Stella got to work immediately. In the meantime, Vincent looked over at George, as if to ask him what else he wanted from him.“I want to ask a
The old doctor picked up his suitcase and headed for the door.George did not mind hiring other doctors, but Ivanka did not want to keep waiting. She walked up to the old doctor and blocked his way.“I’ll demonstrate it once to you. I can’t afford to keep waiting for George to find another doctor.”“You’ll demonstrate?”Seeing how confident Ivanka was, the old doctor was confused. But deep down, he had the urge to watch how she carried out the treatment specifically.When Ivanka noticed he was tempted, she signaled the servant to lead the old doctor to Florencia. Then she took out her kit and the things she needed for the aromatherapy.She combined all the herbs and started lighting them. During the treatment, Florencia appeared fine and showed no sign of discomfort.“You…”The old doctor was so shocked that he could not form a sentence.After all, the herbs Ivanka had combined could be deadly toxic to humans. Yet, she took the risk and used it on Florencia. She even connected
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