Michael had a tight frown that instant, but he could not say anything.Mindy was already giving Samuel a call.Samuel was puzzled when he answered the call. “Girl, why are you calling me at this hour?” he asked.Samuel and Rosie treated Mindy very well, and that was how they usually addressed her. Mindy had also gotten used to it. “Dad, there are a lot of things I can’t explain right now, but I plan on discussing them with you. Can you get them to post the announcement that we’ve prepared for a long time first?” she quickly said.Samuel was slightly surprised. “Post it now? Has Michael agreed?”“It’s not up to him to decide! Hasn’t he made enough mistakes? Dad, I’m in the hospital. Chiara just made it out of critical care, and it’s all because of that brat, Michael! He has to marry Chiara!”Samuel was startled. “What happened?”Mindy sighed, but after she contemplated for a while, she quickly answered, “Dad, just ask them to post the announcement. I still have some arrangements
Michael pursed his lips. “Grandpa and Mom already made the announcement.”Chiara’s body trembled, and she subconsciously looked at Michael. She moved her lips but did not know what to say.Michael looked calm as he said, “I owe you this. Besides, today’s incident was unexpected. Give me two more months to handle some things.”Chiara’s eyelashes trembled slightly. “Mic, you…”She seemed to be at a loss for words. In the end, Michael looked at Chiara’s leg that was dressed in bandages and softly asked, “Does it still hurt?”Chiara shook her head. “I didn’t go through a big surgery. It was a minimally invasive surgery. My leg is just wrapped in a very exaggerated way. I’m fine. Look!” Even though Chiara said that, she instantly gasped when she raised her left leg to show Michael!“Stop trying to be tough!”Michael did not move as he was afraid of touching her wound. “Put your leg down.”Chiara kept quiet and obediently put her leg down.A while later, the rest walked in. “Grand
His assistant seemed startled before he subconsciously looked at Jonah. “Mr. Sadler, do you really want…” “...To be with her?” He thought.He dared not finish the sentence out loud.Jonah smiled faintly. “Everyone thinks that I’m a playboy, so why can’t I be with her? Who would find it outrageous?”“But you’re not that kind of person. Besides, Ms. Lane’s been married before. Mr. Sadler, you’re an outstanding man…” Jonah smiled. “I don’t mind it. Besides, Ivanka is worth it.”“You…” Surprise filled his assistant’s eyes. When Mr. Sadler first interacted with Ivanka, she had taken the initiative to contact him. She revealed her identity as Iris, and she was willing to collaborate with him.Mr. Sadler could also take the opportunity to go against Michael.However, the more they got in touch, the more Mr. Sadler’s mindset seemed to change!His assistant wanted to know if he had fallen for that woman! This should not happen! Where had the wise Mr. Sadler gone?Jonah turned arou
Mr. Sadler’s Fangirl: No way! I strongly disagree! Ivanka is just a divorced woman. Why does Mr. Sadler want to be with a woman like that? Only a more outstanding lady is good enough for Mr. Sadler! Mr. Sadler, don’t marry her! Sob! Sob! Sob!Having Fun: F*ck! This is terrifying! Michael Barkworth just posted an announcement about Ivanka being a cunning woman, but someone supported her right after? I love men like this! I’m so touched! I’m sobbing! When will I meet a man who will love and care for me like this? Don’t Run If You Dare: What? You’ve got to be kidding me, guys. Why do I find some of your perspectives so wrong? Are things what they really seem on the surface? Netizens, stop this!”Ivanka Is My Idol: If it’s possible, I really hope that the two of them will be together. When Ivanka was with Michael, she didn’t seem to have a good life to me. I also had a feeling that their relationship was fake. Otherwise, why would their relationship be so tense after their divorce? I t
[I’m sorry that you have to see this announcement. But I decided to post this after some deep thought. Today, I’ll clarify some things for you. [I believe that many people are paying attention to the issues between my grandson and Ms. Lane. You probably think that they were so close but wonder why they would suddenly divorce. Was their relationship fake? [Wrong, their relationship was real, and the Barkworth family would never do anything hypocritical]Disdain flashed across Ivanka’s eyes as she read up to this point.Hypocritical?Ha!She continued reading.[However, something has given the Barkworth family a new perception of Ms. Lane. I think everyone is aware of the reason the two of them were together in the past. There were rumors because of that incident. At that time, we believed that no matter what happened, Michael should bear the responsibility as a man. Therefore, the Barkworth family and Lane family immediately held a wedding. We initially thought it was a harmoni
Ivanka’s eyes were full of hostility. “Forget it?”How could she just forget it?Did they really think that she would keep her grievances to herself when it comes to this?“Ivanka, are you planning to strike back?” Sandy suddenly became a little excited.Ivanka did not reply. Instead, she continued reading.[Now that I’ve made it to this point, I guess all of you have finally understood. Ms. Lane attended Mr. Morris’ birthday party with Mr. Sadler and announced in front of everyone that she would divorce my grandson. This dealt a huge blow to Barkworth’s Group.[The court stood on Mr. Sadler’s side without hesitation, which caused Barkworth’s Group to suffer a great loss. These two incidents are sufficient for all of you to discover Ms. Lane’s purpose. If she doesn’t get what she wants, she’ll destroy it out of anger.]The tweet ended here, and the comments below the tweet were filled with insults toward Ivanka.However, some people continued to defend Ivanka, and both sides we
Sandy held her phone, and she was clearly puzzled. However, before Ivanka could reply, Sandy suddenly realized that Ivanka was trending on Twitter once again. She could not help but say, “Bestie, you’re trending on Twitter with Jonah, and you’re at the top of the trending list!”Ivanka’s eyelashes trembled, and she immediately clicked on it.A Fan of Jonah and Ivanka: Guys, what do you think about Ivanka and Jonah being together? I have a good feeling about them. Both of them are excellent and outstanding! Besides, Jonah is handsome, and Ivanka is gorgeous. They’re a perfect fit for each other!There were countless comments at the bottom. Ivanka Is My Muse: I agree! I fully support them! Since Mr. Barkworth isn’t suitable, Ivanka is good enough for this outstanding man. After all, Mr. Sadler has never posted for any women on Twitter! But he made it so obvious this time. He says that Ivanka is the light of his life! She is such an important presence to him! Get together! Get togeth
“Ivanka, was I… pressuring you?”Ivanka pursed her lips. “This has nothing to do with you. I still have things to face. But I hope you won’t ask me to be with Hanson again. Just try to let him know my thoughts and advise him to give up.”Sandy sighed helplessly. “When you married Michael, I saw your true affections for him, so I advised Hanson more than once and asked him to give up, but he…” Sandy did not want to continue talking about it because she knew that Ivanka understood as well.Ivanka sighed. “We’ll talk about it later.”Sandy was powerless. “Okay.”Since she could not get them together now, she would just give up.However, Sandy hesitated for a while before she said to Ivanka, “How are you going to fight back? The Barkworth family is truly shameless.”Ivanka pursed her lips, and her eyes were full of contempt. She never expected this incident to happen. Her grandfather… She just chuckled.“Ivanka, what are you laughing at?”“Nothing, I won’t rush to fight back 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
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