“Are you really going to take up this job?” Bryan stared at Ivanka. “Yep. I am.” Ivanka just smirked. She looked exceptionally relaxed. They chatted for a bit more before leaving. Before they parted ways, they even told Ivanka not to handle everything on her own. After all, they were practically family. Ivanka smiled and nodded. “Alright.” They were truly Ivanka’s brothers. They were not interested in women romantically. Of course, they were not interested in men romantically either. They just did not care much about them. After they left, Ivanka went back to her office. She opened up the hacker’s backend system. When she saw the commission, she accepted it. … Back in Theodore’s office, his eyes lit up the moment his cell phone alerted him that his commission had been picked up! He immediately said, “They agreed!!!” Lyla looked at Theodore, shocked. “Agreed? The one you’re going to hack is Barkworth’s Group. Are they really agreeing to it?” “Of course,
Lyla was afraid that Theodore would not read it carefully. So, she read it out directly.“This software has 20 layers of encrypted security. Each layer has nine digits, with payment required for each layer. No refunds if you can’t break through! Click to pay and agree to the terms to continue.”Lyla gritted her teeth. “Look, they are clearly out to scam you!” “20 layers. That’s two billion dollars. What would you do if she purposely stopped at the 19th floor?” Lyla insisted and persuaded again. “You know what kind of company Barkworth’s Group is? Aren’t you afraid she has some connection with Barkworth’s Group?!” “I’ve checked. They haven’t worked with Barkworth’s Group before.” Theodore sneered. His eyes were full of disdain. Lyla was so angry at this idiot that she laughed outright. “You have to know that they are hackers. How would you find out?” “What would a woman like you know! It’s better to do things discreetly, and not out in the open like you. Stay out of my busines
After clearing out the layer, she sent proof directly to Theodore. Theodore was delighted and made another payment for the second tier in the link Ivanka gave. After about another hour of waiting, the second layer was done. He was so stoked that he paid for the third layer! This afternoon, he had already given Ivanka $500 million! And Ivanka was still taking it easy. In fact, she did not even need that long to crack it. However, she wanted to let Theodore wait anxiously while not letting him know how easy it was to crack it.In the evening, Ivanka gave more evidence that she had successfully broken through this layer. Then she added some captions to it. [That’s all for today. We’ll continue tomorrow. Have your money ready. No credit allowed.] Theodore’s face changed slightly. No credit allowed. He had already made payments for these. He did not have two billion dollars on hand… The main thing was that he did not expect Ivanka to be this fast in the first place. Where
“How long does it take to fix it?”The technicians did not dare to say anything. Only the leader wiped his sweat and confessed, “The other party just cracked the code and did not continue to dig deeper. There was no intention to destroy it. It was as if they were just coming in for a stroll.”Michael did not say a single word. His bony hand tapped lightly on the table. However, everyone was uncomfortable like they were sitting on pins and needles.The irregular tapping kept their hearts pounding non-stop. It was like their hearts would pop out the next minute and they would die. Michael’s icy face did not have a hint of a smile. His eyes were icy and dark. No one dared to peek.The next moment, he suddenly laughed.That light voice made everyone want to jump to their deaths. That feeling was just too torturous. “Give me a time frame on how long it will take to fix it.”“Tonight. We’ll try to fix it by tonight!”“Try?” Michael sneered.The technicians were on the verge of
This person… was truly an expert!Michael took half a day to crack this, but all he could see was this message.Evan was at a loss for words. When Michael started working again, Evan did not take his eyes off the computer at that moment and kept staring at the screen.Meanwhile, the person that Michael was frantically searching for was carrying a plate of fruit salad while sitting on the sofa. She was enjoying the food while watching TV.It was like she did not even remember anything she had done in the afternoon.A sudden ring from her phone diverted her attention.Sandy: [Dear, shall we go out shopping tomorrow?]Ivanka: [Tsk, are you not afraid that I’ll get hurt this time?Sandy: [Hahaha, I’m not afraid anymore. You’ve recovered very well now. Besides, Aren’t I helping you avoid it now? Don’t forget that Hanson is off tomorrow. You’ll be able to get rid of him if you come out on a date with me in advance].Ivanka instantly reacted. She replied in a hurry.Ivanka: [You’r
“Theodore!!!” Lyla’s chest was heaving from anger. “You. Are you trying to piss me off?”Theodore was not in the mood to continue this. He took a breath and said coldly, “I’m going to stay in the company tonight. So calm down. Remember to accompany Chiara.”After saying that, Theodore left. He did not care about how much Lyle ranted and fussed. Theodore did not turn back and walked determinedly away.At that moment, Lyla felt their marriage coming to an end.But… Theodore had taken all of her savings. What was she to do? …The next day, Ivanka then followed the agreed time and arrived at Sandy’s downstairs at eight.Sandy yawned and walked downstairs. One hand still covered her mouth as if she was a bit tired. “Goodness, Ivanka, how are you on time at 8 a.m. as promised? I’m still in my dream playing poker with a hottie!”Ivanka scoffed. “You’re a lady, behave.”“I’m telling the truth! That hottie is the most handsome star I’ve ever seen! I wonder if this is a prophetic dream
Ivanka withdrew her gaze, “No. You should check out what you want to buy.” The two spoke because of Michael, and Ivanka did not want to cross paths with her too much anymore. That was right. The person accompanying a girl, standing in front and listening to a guide introduce the underwear, was Tanya Cullen. Tanya was no longer paying attention to the guide. Instead, she looked at Ivanka. When she saw Ivanka and Sandy being led to the east corner by another guide, she stepped forward. “What a coincidence, Ms. Ivanka.” Ivanka slowly turned her head and saw Tanya looking at her with a smile. She also smiled slightly. “Ms. Tanya.” If Tanya did not talk to her, she would not take the initiative to greet her. But now, she could not be rude. Besides, there was never any bad blood between the two of them. Ivanka only wanted to keep her boundaries because of Michael. Sandy’s gaze was also on Tanya. Envy crossed her eyes.Tanya had been on screen before. She had seen her sever
She stopped hesitating and started introducing the products without ever seemingly pausing to breathe.Sandy could not help but feel that the saleswoman was extremely competent. She easily qualified for a promotion to store manager.Sandy bought six sets in one go.As they left, she kept praising the saleswoman for her excellent oratory skills.Ivanka could not help but chuckle. “It’s a big brand’s store, after all. Of course they would have more outstanding staff.”Sandy could not help but nod and smile. “Haha, true.”“But then again, what’s the deal with that woman? Does she see you as a love rival?”After all, the relationship between Tanya and Ivanka, and Michael… was a bit complicated.At this moment, they were already walking on the street. Although there were crowds on the street, Sandy spoke in a low voice without naming anyone.Ivanka’s gaze flickered thoughtfully as she recalled Tanya’s friendly demeanor just now. She spoke in a low voice, “She might be trying to tes
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