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
As she watched Ivanka’s fading silhouette, Chiara called her anxiously, “Iv! Iv!” In her worked-up state, Chiara tried to get down from her bed, but Michael stopped her. “Ignore her!” Chiara looked pale. She shook her head. “Mic, Iv hasn’t recovered from the incident last night. She must be really shocked. I tried to comfort her, but she couldn’t move on from it. I’m worried she will do something stupid!” Michael’s irises shrank! Ivanka was alone with no one to support her. She had no close family members who were worthy to make her stay in the world. If she decided to commit suicide… The next moment, Michael snorted, “Ivanka is a hypocrite. She will do anything to achieve her goal. It’s unlikely that she will do anything stupid.” A hint of a smile flashed in Chiara’s eyes, but she acted worriedly and shook her head. “Mic, she’s my only cousin. Don’t hurt her, okay?” Looking at Chiara’s kind and worried expression, Michael said in a low voice, “Lay down first.” Chiara r
Ivanka’s expression immediately changed. “What happened to her heart?” At that moment, she stopped trying to break free of him. She looked worried. Michael glanced at her coldly and said nothing. He immediately made his way to the main driver’s seat. Ivanka gritted her teeth and felt helpless right then. If she became enemies with Michael, what should she do with Rosie? Rosie treated her really well. Yet, Michael was Rosie’s biological grandson. Why did it have to be this way? Michael did not hurry to drive off after he locked the car. Ivanka noticed that something was wrong, and she glared at Michael. “Are you sure you came for me because of Grandma?” Michael snorted and looked at her with disdain. “Ivanka Lane, do you truly think you’re in a position to threaten me?” Ivanka gradually composed herself. She did not want to talk to Michael anymore, so she closed her eyes and leaned against the passenger seat. The next moment, Michael grabbed her. They collided into each
Ivanka’s gaze burned with fire, and she felt deeply humiliated! She was so furious that her entire body trembled. The next moment, she bit his lips ruthlessly! “Ow!” Michael let out a muffled groan and immediately released her. He threw her to the side, and Ivanka slammed against the door by the passenger seat. “Are you a dog?!” Michael gritted his teeth, and his expression was frosty. Ivanka felt his breath and the smell of his blood in her mouth. She stared at him, and her face was as white as a sheet. She had the look of someone who had just been r*ped, and she could not accept it. Michael’s heart tightened. He wondered why he kissed Ivanka all of a sudden too. He would never forget their kiss. He never knew that kissing was such a beautiful thing. Yet, he sneered at the next moment. “Ivanka, I thought you enjoyed exciting things like that. You addressed me as your ‘brother-in-law,’ yet you kissed me while you were in my arms!” Ivanka’s body trembled even more! She
Chiara lay on the hospital bed and smiled happily to herself. Her assistant, Belle, walked over to her anxiously. “Ms. Lane.” Chiara cast a glance at Belle. When Chiara noticed her strange expression, she had a bad feeling. “What is it?” Belle drew a deep breath. Although she was reluctant to say it, she still told Chiara what she saw in resignation, “I followed your instructions and tailed Mr. Barkworth. Ms. Lane was about to get into her car when Mr. Barkworth forcefully pulled her into his car. Ms. Lane couldn’t escape him…” At this point, Belle dared not say anything further. She looked at Chiara warily, and as expected, Chiara’s expression had darkened. Belle’s heart trembled. The public had always thought of Chiara as a gentle and virtuous lady, but Belle knew that Chiara was a temperamental and jealous woman who would do whatever it took to get what she wanted! “What happened?!” Chiara turned to her. “Tell me!” Belle shivered, and her heart quaked. She was reluctan