“Are you home?” Ivanka replied calmly, “Yeah, I’m going to rest.”Jonah chuckled. “Alright, let’s get lunch tomorrow?”Ivanka smiled awkwardly. “Sorry, I won’t be free.”“Tsk.” Jonah raised his brows. “Can you put a little more thought into your rejection?”Ivanka did not want to waste time chatting with him, so she said calmly, “Do you have something else to talk about?”“I do.”“What is it?” Ivanka was not in a rush to hang up.“I miss you.”Ivanka was speechless.She did not want to waste her breath talking about such a trifle subject and intended to hang up right away.But Jonah easily predicted her. Before her finger touched the hang-up button on the screen, he started speaking again.“Have you had any idea what to do with the business plan?”“Not yet. I’ve been contemplating it lately.”Most importantly, she was preoccupied lately. Besides, she could not start working on the project with Jonah anytime soon, so she was not in a hurry to work on Jonah’s plan.“It’s
The IT department staff could not help discussing this matter among themselves.“Is Mr. Barkworth using some kind of strategy? Why didn’t he intercept the hacker? Why pry on their identity?”The person who said that was a young man. Despite being in his twenties, he was one of the best hackers in the country. He had a gentlemanly demeanor. Wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, he was the type who would attract attention from girls.Just as he spoke, a man with a rough voice immediately refuted him. “That’s impossible. Are we really going to let the hacker steal our top-secret data?”The young man frowned slightly. He stared at the man and said in a deep voice, “But you know how skilled Mr. Barkworth is, and he isn’t stopping the hacker. I meant to say that he might have a plan. Perhaps he will find some clues on their identity when they get carried away.”Listening to their conversation, the others could not help nodding. “Yeah, that’s possible.”Just as they were discussing, Iv
An hour passed.Just as Ivanka continued to crack the security system unobstructed, her doorbell suddenly rang.Ivanka froze, surprised. She immediately tapped on the keyboard to secure her position within the security system before getting up and walking to the door.She was still astonished that someone would visit her so late at night.In fact, she was reluctant to open the door. Could it be Hanson?Ivanka had chatted with him for a bit earlier that day. She was not particularly enthusiastic throughout the conversation and only responded to him sporadically.However, when she walked over to the door and saw that the visitor was Michael, she pulled a long face.Panicked, she immediately rushed back to her computer and made a few clicks. After returning to the desktop, she turned off the screen.The doorbell was still ringing. Ivanka eventually returned to the doorstep and opened the door.“Why are you here so late at night?Ivanka was still a little surprised that Michael d
Michael laughed in cold fury. Ivanka was really something!Seeing him like that, a hesitant look flickered in Ivanka’s eyes.After all, she had just hacked his company to access its sensitive data. Besides, he might not believe her.With that in mind, she could only say, “Theodore has wronged me greatly. He killed my father. Her daughter ruined my marriage. His whole family is wicked and amoral. I ought to take revenge. With each layer of security I crack, Theodore pays me a hundred million. If I fail, I don’t have to compensate him.”Michael was speechless.He looked at Ivanka wordlessly.When he heard the part about her ruined marriage, he felt tightness in his chest for some reason.She was earning two billion dollars with ease.Given her skill, she could get it done in one day.Yet, she chose to do it over a few days because she intended to keep Theodore waiting.At that moment, Ivanka was stealing the most important data in Michael’s company. Oddly enough, when he found
Ivanka scoffed disdainfully as her gaze turned icy cold.After seeing the proof of the transaction, she continued hacking. She was already ignoring Michael, who was beside her.On the other hand, Michael was surprised by how casually he could interact with Ivanka at the moment.In the past, whenever they interacted with each other, they could never sit down and have a calm conversation. Even though they were not presently talking to each other, their interaction felt calm and peaceful.Meanwhile, everyone in the technical department of Barkworth’s Group was confused. The burly man from before was dumbfounded. “What the f*ck? They’re already up to the eighteenth level! Why isn’t Mr. Barkworth letting us fight back?!”The man with golden-rimmed glasses seemed perplexed, too. He then said, “Mr. Barkworth isn’t even getting involved. He instructed us not to interfere either. There might be some hidden motive behind his decision.”The other people were glued to the computer scre
“You think you know everything! The Three Musketeers are like top dogs worldwide. Barkworth Group’s hacking skills may be impressive, but the Three Musketeers are much better!” Lyla was unconvinced. “Do you think the Three Musketeers can disrupt Barkworth’s Group’s status?”“Of course!” Theodore retorted disdainfully. “You think the Three Musketeers are just amateurs?”“But...!”“We did it! We cracked it! Next up is the twentieth level!” Theodore cut her off as he eagerly looked at the evidence Ivanka sent them. Simultaneously, he texted happily, [I’ll send you the money right away!]He instructed his subordinates to transfer the money. Lyla felt close to collapsing.“You still owe them five billion dollars?! How are you going to get that back later?!”Theodore replied nonchalantly, “Hey, are you implying that my shares won’t make money in the future?”Lyla was at a loss for words.She felt something was off, but she could not help but ask, “Is it really the last level?”
If Michael left it to her, Ivanka would have been able to save time and effort.Even so, she ignored him and messaged Theodore’s message on the computer.Black-eyed Susan: [Failed]It was a concise message. She did not even use punctuation.At that moment, Michael felt slightly sorry for Theodore.After all, twenty billion dollars just went down the drain like that.When Theodore, who had been waiting all night, suddenly received a message, he exclaimed, “She did it!”Although Lyla had been scolding Theodore and thinking he got tricked, at that moment, her heart filled with anticipation. She quickly went over to check out Theodore’s phone.However, it was not the message they were looking for.Theodore was completely dumbfounded. Lyla reacted faster than him. She instantly cried out angrily and stomped on his foot fiercely.“So, this is your idea of success?! She did this purposely at the final level! Theodore, you’re an idiot! How did I end up marrying an idiot like you!”L
When Theodore saw Lyla typing on his phone, he dashed over and tried to snatch his phone back.“You’re crazy! Give me back my phone now!”Lyla clutched the phone tightly. She retorted, “Who’s the crazy one here?! Why can’t you ask for your money back if she can’t deliver? That’s twenty billion dollars! With all the debt you have now, our house will be gone! Theodore, you’ve been a shareholder for a long time. Did you just help others make money? Is earning twenty billion dollars really that easy? How many freakin’ years did it take you to rake in this little cash?!”Theodore frowned and rebuked angrily, “That’s because I didn’t have that much share before! Nor did I have my current status. Haven’t I made bank multiple times this year? Lyla, you must not act rashly! Maybe she just wants to stall me. She’ll eventually agree to crack it for me!”Lyla felt frustrated and said furiously, “In the end, she clearly didn’t want to offend the Barkworth’s Group. She knew when to fold. She jus
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