As soon as she finished speaking, Lyla’s phone suddenly rang.It was a call from her assistant, and Lyla answered it.“Ivanka came here with her friend and said that she wants to see Ms. Chiara, Madam.”Lyla’s face immediately fell. She was about to say something unpleasant when she realized that Ivanka was most likely standing next to her assistant. As a result, she eventually spoke quietly.“I understand. You can let them in.”“Alright.”Chiara and Theodore still looked annoyed. They also heard what the assistant said. Chiara had already turned to face her mother and was frowning a little.“Why did you let that b*tch in?! I don’t want to see Ivanka and I’m done acting.”The whole internet was now criticizing her for going too far and for being a cruel and ungrateful person to have the audacity to attack her own cousin.Though the police were unable to draw any firm conclusions due to the lack of clear evidence, everyone was clearly aware of the situation and thought she ha
Ivanka sneered. Sandy’s gaze was contemptuous. This woman was hypocritical! She had quite the skill for lying with a straight face!“Oh, I had no choice. Your cousin is still young. If she stays like this forever, what is she going to do in the future?”Ivanka sat down on the chair next to Chiara’s bed and stared at her. She simply grinned and uttered, “Chiara.”Chiara’s eyelids twitched. Had Ivanka not been recording? Why else would she call her like this?However, the next moment, she understood. After all, so many recordings had already been leaked online. Ivanka did not bother to keep up with the facade anymore, did she?While Michael was the one who released the recordings, they had also tarnished Ivanka’s reputation somewhat. Perhaps Ivanka had not wanted them released in the first place? Sensing Ivanka’s scrutiny, Chiara quickly pulled her drifting mind back and stopped dwelling on it.Ivanka chuckled and said, “A lot of times, people need to give themselves a sense of s
She was clearly there to mock and upset her daughter!How could she tolerate this?Ivanka simply smirked and glanced at Lyla.“Aunt, Chiara turned out like this because you have always indulged her. She is always yearning for treasures beyond her reach. How could this go on?”“You...” Lyla was furious. She wanted to retort, but she was afraid that Ivanka might be recording. If the recording was released, everyone would blame their family for being ungrateful!Darn it!This vile girl!Theodore’s expression darkened, but thinking of the matter concerning the company, he had to control himself. He looked at Ivanka and spoke softly, “You came just in time. There’s something I need to discuss with you.”Ivanka nodded. Even though she knew what he was about to say, she responded calmly. “Please, go ahead.”Theodore took a deep breath to restrain his emotions before speaking indifferently, “The company has decided to collaborate with Barkworth’s Group. From now on, you will personall
Chiara’s pupils contracted slightly, but she kept her face down and out of view.Ivanka did not bother to glance at her. She knew full well what Chiara was thinking.When Chiara remained silent, Ivanka simply smiled. “If you truly wish to wallow in self-pity like this, by all means.”It sounded like she was deeply disappointed at her, but to the three of them, her words carried a different weight.It was highly likely that this was Ivanka’s genuine intention. She wanted Chiara to spend the rest of her life in this state.Lyla’s expression grew grimmer. She took a deep breath. “Iv, how could you say such things? You two are sisters!”Ivanka smiled indifferently and replied, “That’s just how the world works. It’s survival of the fittest. If you don’t have the ability, you’ll be eliminated. If Chiara chooses to wallow in self-pity and melancholy like this, then it’s better for her to stay here. It could become her refuge, where she can isolate herself in her own world and perhaps fi
Chiara bit her lip and exclaimed angrily. “I know! But that woman is despicable!”She was confident of outsmarting even police interrogations, but Ivanka easily got under her skin!She harbored deep-seated resentment and hatred toward Ivanka!Her restraint from the recent encounter was already commendable!There was intense anger in Theodore’s eyes. “I’ll teach her a lesson one day!”Lyla glanced at him wordlessly. Ivanka had changed. She often led them by the nose.Several times, she left them unable to resist. How could they possibly teach her a lesson next?...Ivanka and Sandy laughed heartily as they left. “Iv, you really have a knack for this! I nearly died from laughter! But Chiara really knows how to disguise herself. You can’t tell anything’s wrong with her at all.”Ivanka sneered. “If she gave herself away that easily, the police would have already noticed something by now.”“Are we just going to let this slide then? Would she keep pretending to be crazy?”“No way.
She finally spoke after some hesitation. “Where are you?”“I’m heading out of the airport. Let’s meet up somewhere nearby. Just find a place and wait for me.”Jonah must be aware of the current situation’s development, yet he had not intervened. He had always respected her decisions. Ivanka was grateful for this.If Jonah had interfered, the situation could have become much more complicated, or their plans could have been thwarted.“Okay.”With that, they hung up.Sandy’s lips curled up. “Wow, looks like you’ve got another admirer knocking on your door.”Ivanka lightly tapped Sandy’s forehead with a hand. “What’s going on in that head of yours every day?”“I think about important matters, of course! But seriously, have you never considered Jonah? He’s handsome, powerful, wealthy, and he’s at the top of the pyramid.”Ivanka sighed. “I’ve said it before, I’m not considering him. I’m meeting him later, so let’s find a restaurant nearby.”“All right. I’ll go with you, but I’ll wa
“Iv, do you know why Barkworth’s Group was able to snatch your proposal so easily?”Ivanka pursed her lips. “Yes.”Jonah handed her a spoon and spoke softly, “Lane’s Group is your biggest priority, so I’m willing to help you, but I won’t let you rekindle things with him.”Ivanka looked calmly at Jonah. “I’ve said this before. We will never go back together.”Jonah sat opposite her. His gentle smile remained, but the danger in his eyes was palpable. It would frighten others.Well, except for Ivanka, of course.Sandy, who was sitting in the adjacent room, suddenly felt a chill in the air. Puzzled, she looked outside. It was a bright, sunny day and most definitely not winter....Jonah narrowed his eyes silently.Ivanka looked at the dangerous man before her and said, “Nothing will ever happen between Michael and me or between you and me. Jonah, if possible, we can be friends.”“Friends,” Jonah murmured.After saying that, he chuckled and smiled faintly. “Seems like I’ve made s
Ivanka never liked playing games or leading men on. It was a matter of integrity.“All right, I understand.” Jonah chuckled. He did not seem uncomfortable at all. He even seemed oddly pleased.Previously, she used to address him as Mr. Sadler, but now, whether it was out of guilt or for some other reason, she was calling him by name. It was already a significant improvement. He was very satisfied.Ivanka frowned slightly. She was unsure of what he was thinking. However, she had made herself clear. If she emphasized further, she would be overreacting.She dropped the matter and spoke calmly, “I’ll come up with a project within ten days. What aspects are you interested in, and when do you want to execute it?”“We can wait until you have some free time to execute it, and it can also involve substantial investment. However, it must be kept confidential. I don’t want anyone to sabotage our collaboration.”Jonah implied that he did not want Michael to know.Ivanka did not object to th