She stared at Ivanka and spoke in a caring way, “It’s not true, so just let them say whatever they want. Every famous person gets criticized somehow.”Confusion flashed in Ivanka’s eyes before she instantly recalled what happened yesterday. She chuckled. “I don’t mind it.”“But you’re…” Something was wrong with her reaction, and Suki could tell. She stared at Ivanka and tried not to miss any emotion on Ivanka’s face.Ivanka frowned slightly. “Jonah was waiting for me downstairs again today. It’s not good to go too far on certain things. I can’t offend him, and he keeps pestering me because he thinks this will help him take Barkworth’s Group down.”Suki could not help but burst into laughter. “I see.”Ivanka cast a glance at Suki, and she smiled faintly. “Bestie, have you ever considered something?”When Ivanka saw Suki’s mysterious look, she felt puzzled. “What?”“Exacting revenge on Michael!”Ivanka was bewildered.Her eyes were full of doubt, while Suki chuckled and said, “A
At that moment, both of them suddenly fell silent.After Suki paused for a while, she helplessly sighed. “Sigh, I’ll support you no matter what you do, but have you really thought this through? Once you enter Lane’s Group, they’ll have their eyes on you at all times, and it’ll be very difficult for you to do anything.”“I know, but nothing ventured, nothing gained.” Ivanka’s expression was firm, and there was no hint of wavering in her eyes.Suki sighed and patted Ivanka on the shoulder. “I support your decision, but you need to take good care of yourself.”Ivanka was touched. “I will, Suki. I’m really sorry for this. We built this place together, but you’re the only one left to guard it.”“Don’t say that. You’re my lucky star! We became famous by relying on your skills. People are coming to us because of you. I’m just a handyman, so if I don’t work, how can I be worthy?”Ivanka shook her head helplessly. If Suki left the law firm now, she could work alone, but she never accepted
Evan’s eyes were full of shock. “Mr. Barkworth…” Michael did not want to delete them earlier because he wanted to see Ivanka hurt.However… after he read his grandfather’s tweet, he felt flustered somehow!He had blurted out those words without realizing!He pursed his lips and did not know what to say. When Evan saw Michael’s conflicted expression, he added, “There’s something else. Mr. Sadler sent Ms. Lane to the law firm this morning, but nobody talked about it on Twitter.”Michael instantly cast a fierce gaze at Evan.Evan took a deep breath and pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose as if he was calm.A while later, Michael massaged his forehead and collected himself. “Don’t bother with anything.”Evan was speechless.The CEO was unpredictable, but he never heard three different instructions in succession from the CEO.Michael returned Evan’s phone to him, Evan saw how resolute his boss was, so he went out after he hummed in acknowledgment.Michael was left in th
A Crazy Bee: Every family has its own problems. Mr. Barkworth didn’t express his position. This tweet was made by Samuel, so this doesn’t prove Mr. Barkworth’s attitude, right?Iris’ Fangirl: Why doesn’t it prove his stance? This incident seems clear at a glance. The Barkworth family members are on the same side, so they want to find a way to protect their own interest. Ivanka is just an outsider. Who would really take her seriously? I think it’s the right thing for Ivanka and Mr. Sadler to get together. I wish them a happy life and a baby!All Are Mobs: Bullsh*t! Mr. Barkworth is such an excellent man. He treated Ivanka really well in the past few years, but she betrayed him. When the Lane family went bankrupt, Michael did not stop treating her right, but she never felt content. Are we still blaming this on Mr. Barkworth? Besides, didn’t you read what Samuel wrote? It’s all part of Ivanka’s scheme! The Barkworth family was successful and reputable at that time. If Mr. Barkworth real
Chiara’s expression changed slightly. When she listened to her mother’s firm words, her body could not help but tremble.“Mom…” Lyla sighed helplessly. “Chiara, you should know this. We only used this tactic to make you his savior because he doesn’t like you. We’re trying to destroy Ivanka’s place in his heart.”Chiara gripped her blanket without replying.When Lyla saw this, she knew that Chiara felt sad, and she could only softly say, “Chiara, once you’re my age, maybe you’ll understand that love is sometimes not as important as you think. Social status, power, and wealth are the most important. A person can live well without love, but if you don’t have money and social status, you’ll starve to death.“No one is inseparable from anyone. I’m helping you to set this up and letting you marry Michael so that you can have a better life. Once you’re in charge of the Barkworth family and you give birth to a son, your status in the family will solidify. When you get older, you’ll also
Determination flashed in Chiara’s eyes, and she gave Lyla a thumbs up. “You’re truly my mom! Your experience counts!”Lyla chuckled. “Okay, just put on an act in the hospital for a few days. You know how you should behave with Michael, right?”Chiara took a deep breath before she nodded and seriously said, “Mom, don’t worry. I won’t be as dumb as before. I’ll definitely behave myself and marry him in two months!”“Okay, I still have some things to do, so I can’t accompany you any longer. Ask your assistant to come over.”“Okay.”Lyla left soon after. When Chiara’s assistant, who had been waiting outside slowly walked in, she looked at Chiara and respectfully asked, “Ms. Lane, is there anything that you need me to do?”Chiara smiled. “No, just get some rest. I’ll call you when I need you.”“Okay.”…… For the next three days, Michael would visit Chiara after he clocked off work every night. This made Chiara feel better and better.She knew how to behave herself this time. She
“Have I come at the wrong time?”Michael did not close the ward’s door when he arrived earlier. Therefore, when Ivanka arrived at the door, the two of them appeared affectionate to her.Chiara’s smile instantly froze, but she immediately said, “Ivanka, you’re here. Please come in!”She looked at Ivanka with a defensive look in her eyes. How much did Ivanka hear just now? Chiara had failed to differentiate the rosaries at the birthday party. If Ivanka confronted her again, the good image that she had just built would be completely ruined!Michael instantly cast a fierce gaze at Ivanka, but his gaze seemed to be filled with other emotions as well.Ivanka pursed her lips. Just now, she naturally heard Chiara explain the incident at the birthday party to Michael. She did not care what Michael thought about it, and she did not even intend to bring it up.She glanced at Michael before she smiled and said, “I heard that Mr. Barkworth would be working overtime, so I thought I would come
“Mr. Barkworth, since I have the pleasure to meet you this time, let’s get straight to the main point. You’re aware of what your grandfather has done and the incident between us. I don’t want to make a fuss on certain matters because I don’t care about them. However, if you cross the line, I’ll take action.” Ivanka sounded cold and indifferent. She no longer showed any tenderness toward him. Chiara turned to Michael nervously. She noticed a strong hint of mockery in his eyes. The next moment, Michael sneered, “My grandfather didn’t tell lies. You know you colluded with your father and committed that disgraceful act.” Ivanka’s expression immediately darkened. “You can criticize me, but not! My! Dad!” It was a common sentence, but when she emphasized the last few words, she exuded a strong murderous intent. Chiara and Michael immediately became stunned. Meanwhile, Ivanka’s gaze was filled with coldness. “Michael Barkworth, if you don’t want to disgrace Barkworth’s Group or make
Ivanka did not pay him any mind and got into the car. If Michael dared to chase after her again, she would most definitely kick him out of the car! She would do what she said she would!Michael did not catch up, but he blocked her with his arms wide open. His stance was clear: You can leave. But over my dead body! Ivanka could not possibly drive over Michael. But it was not a problem for Michael to keep blocking her way. Plus, she had just politely rejected his parents. So, it was even more impossible for her to turn back. Ivanka ran out of patience. She held her forehead and frowned. Michael had already drained her last bit of patience. She never imagined that Michael would actually cling to her to such an extent! How would she put it? All her positivity had been drained clean! “Michael, your parents are still at home. Aren’t you afraid they’ll see and laugh at you? I know Grandpa and Grandma are standing by our side now. It’s not like you and I haven’t been in
Ivanka would neither accept the carrot nor the stick approach. Michael had no choice but to persuade her with reason and win her over with affection. Ivanka snorted. “Have you ever given me a chance to have a meal with you before this? As the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day. It takes time for things to come to this state. Things might have passed for you but not for me!” Ivanka’s gaze was razor-sharp. Michael felt his heart clench up. At that moment, his throat was in so much pain that he did not know what else to say to her. Ivanka did not wait for his response. She pushed away his hand and headed out without hesitation. Michael did not stop her. Nonetheless, he went after her and followed behind her. Meanwhile, they heard the sound from the kitchen. Mindy prepared dinner in the kitchen, and Jay helped her out. They had heard their conversation. Out of courtesy, Ivanka went to the kitchen and greeted them. She said with a smile, “Uncle Jay, Aunt Mindy, I’m
Ivanka clenched her fists. Her gaze was filled with ferocity. She looked like she was really going to punch Michael. Michael noticed the anger in her eyes. But since the person was none other than Ivanka, he was willing to take the beating. He even took a step forward and held his head high. “Strike me if you want.” “You!” Ivanka glared at Michael. He truly annoyed her. She reminded herself to keep her composure. She sucked in a deep breath before saying, “Michael, I’ve treated you with respect. You’d better behave yourself.” Right after she finished the sentence, Ivanka left. Before she even took a step forward, Michael grabbed her. “My mom is preparing the dishes inside the kitchen. If you leave now, you’re not showing me any respect. Please stay around to have dinner. Even though we’re already divorced, and it’s impossible for us to get back together again, we’re still friends,” said Michael. Haha! He had been adamant. He was using the same approach to draw close
Mindy’s expression instantly darkened. “What’s with us being prejudiced against her? Had I ever targeted her when she married Michael from the beginning? “She knew how well Rosie had treated her. It’s her own fault for failing to bond with Mic. How could you blame us?” Mindy had always disliked Ivanka. She believed Samuel’s intervention had been the reason for their marriage. It was an arranged marriage. There was no need for the Barkworth’s family to have an arranged marriage. At the end of the day, it was all up to Samuel to choose the bride for Michael. Ever since Ivanka married Michael, aside from the deliberate arrangements, they had hardly shown up together as a couple in public. Mindy did not have any particularly hard feelings for Ivanka. She believed the two would live happily together after getting married. After they divorced, Mindy thought Michael could start all over again. But she did not expect to see their current relationship was no different from when they
It was Jay and Mindy. When Ivanka saw them, a thought came across her mind. She took out a syringe and inserted it into Michael’s arm to unmute him. Michael felt like he had been stung by a bee. It was as though he had been put in jail, only to be freed all of a sudden. Ivanka took away the syringe and gave him a glance with displeasure. “Get out of the car now. Your parents are here—” “Aren’t you entering the house?” Before Ivanka finished her sentence, Michael interrupted her. When he looked at her, his eyes were filled with sincerity and seriousness. But Ivanka rejected him coldly. “Quick! Get out of the car! I’m not joking with you. Get out now!” “Let’s go in together. After all, you’re already here. Are you worried about seeing them?” Michael was undaunted by her emotions and tone. Instead, he stretched out his hand to try to grab Ivanka. Nonetheless, she avoided him with ease. Meanwhile, Jay and Mindy saw them. They walked over to them. Mindy glanced at th
It was no wonder Jonah asked for so many details. All these were facts.Ivanka did not avoid answering his questions. She gave a light smile. “The longest will be half a year.”If the treatment was ineffective after half a year, she would go to Silvania with Vincent.After all, it was not just about her.Upon learning of Ivanka’s decision, Jonah smiled wryly. “Iv, I don’t think it’s an easy feat to treat my legs. How about you go and deal with your stuff first? You can always treat my legs afterward.”Ivanka initially planned to do it that way. But George, Florence, and Margaret had interrupted her plan.Since she had returned to Bostone, why was there a need to travel back and forth again?She might as well treat Jonah’s legs.Besides, Vincent had informed her that it would be highly uncertain whether they could still return to their home country after arriving at Silvania.Ivanka said, “No. I don’t want to make so many trips. I’ll treat your legs for half a year and see if i
It was not an overstatement to say Michael was crossing the line. Nonetheless, Ivanka could not just sit there and watch the two men get into a conflict. Hence, Ivanka pulled Michael to the side and glanced at him. “If you don’t want to be kicked out, you’d better wait here.” But Michael was undaunted by Jonah. Although Jonah had the power to rebuke him in his own territory, Michael refused to allow Jonah to get the upper hand. Ivanka saw the determination in Michael’s eyes. She was very worried that the two might get into a fight. She quickly pulled him back. “Stop making me worry about you. Just wait here! If you dare to come after me, I’ll…” Although she did not finish her sentence, her intention was clear enough. If Michael disobeyed her, she would make him a statue! Understanding this, Michael did not follow Ivanka. But when Jonah turned around and left, the provocation in his eyes was evident. Still, Michael listened to Ivanka. He did not want to offend her. He
Jonah narrowed his eyes while questioning Michael. Still, Michael did not respond to him. Ivanka pursed her lips. She looked displeased when she answered Jonah, “Jonah, there’s no need to speak so harshly. Do you still want me to treat your legs?” She had temporarily made Michael mute. She did that to stop Michael from talking endlessly about those things. Nonetheless, he had still insisted on coming along with her, only to end up being targeted by Jonah. Ivanka had no intention of making Michael mute in front of Jonah. Upon hearing Ivanka’s words, Jonah looked at where she currently stood. She stood in front of Michael. It looked like she was trying to protect him more. As the saying went, true love was portrayed in hard times. This saying was true indeed. It was true that Ivanka cared about Michael. Jonah said gently to Ivanka, “I want you to treat my legs, and I only speak harshly to specific people. I already showed him much respect when he barged into my terri
Michael remained resolute.Ivanka rolled her eyes. “Then stay stubborn. I’ll only fix it when you stop pushing me away.”After she was done speaking, she turned to leave.Michael followed.He even opened the passenger door and got in her car. He was determined to follow her.But Ivanka would not go easy on him.Once inside, she warned him coldly, “Not being able to speak is harder than you think. Follow if you want. Michael, are you sure about this?”Even after her warning, he kept staring straight ahead.She said nothing more and started the engine.Within half an hour, she arrived at Jonah’s mansion.Jonah came out to greet her personally. The moment Ivanka parked the car, Jonah immediately spotted Michael in the passenger seat.The sight of him stirred up bitterness in Jonah. Yet there was nothing he could do.Before Ivanka exited the car, she said to Michael, “Wait here.”Without glancing at him, she walked straight toward Jonah.Her attitude made Michael decide t