Ivanka remained on the couch.If someone else had heard what Elio had said, they would have left already.But Ivanka would not.She was not in a hurry to say anything. All she did was gaze at the man before her.HerElio, on the other hand, was running out of patience. “If there’s nothing else you want to ask of me, you may leave now.”Ivanka did not move still. Instead she said calmly, “My father didn’t want you to tell me. He didn’t want me to seek revenge and wished that I would spend the rest of my day in peace and happiness.”Elio said nothing and furrowed his brows slightly.Ivanka’s lips curled into a faint smile. “I have known that my father’s death definitely had something to do with Theodore and his family. Of course I’m going to take revenge on them.”“This is none of my business.” Elio did not even spare her a glance. He had already gotten up impatiently.Ivanka immediately stood up to stop him and said with a calm expression. “Pardon me for being blunt. And I’m sor
After leaving the pub, Ivanka was not in a hurry to head home.As she felt the breeze caressing her cheeks, she suddenly was not in the mood to drive.She recalled the memories she shared with her father before his death, and the look in her eyes became increasingly dazed.Hence, she started wandering around the places near the underground parking lot.Vehicles filled the roads, and the lights were dazzling. Occasionally, she could hear noises from some clubs. Music was playing on the streets.But the music they played did not capture her interest like the one they played a while ago.She did not like the song, so she walked toward an alley.There was no one else in the alleyway, and it was a little dark. After walking further into the alley for a while, the street lights could no longer reach this place. It was pitch black, and the only source of light was the moon. Ivanka relied on it to watch her steps.Besides, such a quiet spot was rare in the hustle and bustle of the city
The other men could not help but start to laugh as well. “Boss, where do we go then? Do we do it right in this alley? But the view is bad here, and the lighting is awful. We can’t see anything. We can’t use flashlights all the time either.”“Yeah, even though it’s kind of exciting to do it here, the lighting sucks. Also, we’re in the middle of the city. What if she screams too loudly and draws other people over?”They were all very excited, mostly because Ivanka was a legend. Not only was she pretty and curvaceous, but she also used to be Michael’s wife. Moreover, she was full of mystery, which intrigued and enticed them.They had always been interested in Ivanka, but they had not planned to act on their fantasies before.But things were different at the moment.The person who hired these men paid them handsomely and promised to keep them out of trouble. They even got to have their way with Ivanka. Of course, they would say yes!Besides, some powerful people got their back.They
“Ahhhhhhhhh!” The gangster was still screaming.Everyone was bamboozled by Ivanka’s actions. She was so strong!“Damn, this broad is fighting back! Beat her up!”Someone had already charged at her.But Ivanka did not bother with them. Instead, she charged at the two gangsters who were helping their leader to his feet. She lifted a foot and kicked one of them on the waist.With a yelp of pain, the gangster toppled over.Then, Ivanka rushed toward another gangster, whose face was filled with panic. He wanted to escape and was ready to let go of his leader.However, Ivanka was much faster than him. She kicked him on the waist as well and knocked him to the ground.“Ahhhhhh!”One after another, both gangsters cried out in agony.As they both collapsed, the others tried to help their leader up, but Ivanka was agile. She had stunned them and kept them from coming closer. All they could do was watch their leader fall to the ground.“Boss!”The leader of the gang was already losi
If these men just remained down, they might be spared from a beating and would not suffer from serious injuries. Those who were beaten again and again felt terrible aches all over their bodies. They could not help but look at the people who did not move with envy. At that time, they all seemed to understand the advantage of lying low.“W-What are you up to?”Watching Ivanka approach, the gang leader’s voice was filled with panic.The gangsters wanted to protect their leader, but their desire to not get beaten overpowered their protective instinct. Hence, no one got up to help him.Ivanka sneered. “Look, these people have followed you and called you boss, but when you’re in trouble, they are more than happy to watch you suffer!”The gang leader was speechless.He was furious, frightened, and panicking!But he was also heavily injured. Not only did his crotch hurt but his face was also bruised. He must be bleeding all over his body.He had completely lost the ability to fight
After a pause, one of the police officers said softly, “Ms. Lane, why are you here? What’s going on?”He did not finish his sentence, but his gaze fell on Ivanka’s foot.Green Hair immediately cried out, “Officer! This woman beat us up! You must arrest her!”The officer looked at the scar on his face and the green hair on his head. Then, he glanced at the gangsters who had slowly gotten up from the ground. Each of them had the traits of local thugs. The look in the officer’s eyes became a little conflicted.Ivanka ignored them. She simply stared at the police and said politely, “Did someone call the cops? Or were you two patrolling nearby?”“Someone called 911.”Ivanka gave a faint smile. “I have recorded all our exchanges.”The gangsters were astonished.They all gawked at her in a daze.But the police officers were not surprised at all. As a lawyer, it made sense for Ivanka to protect her rights with this method to keep the evidence.In the next moment, Ivanka took out her
Both policemen were in total shock. They nodded and did not say anything further as they proceeded to load those thugs into the police car.The commotion involving police cars, the group of people being pushed into the cars, and an eye-catching woman led many bystanders to take photos of the incident. Ivanka went viral once again within minutes. Many celebrities were infuriated to see that their paid trending spots not only did not go viral but were instead pushed to the sidelines. Ivanka was once again catapulted back on the trending list. Her recent incident involving Jonah and Michael was just starting to lose its drive, but this commotion placed her back on the radar.This sent Twitter into a frenzy. Everyone was discussing it excitedly. They were enjoying this sensation.SomeRandomDude: Did you see that? Ivanka got taken away by the police! Who will come to her rescue first, Mr. Barkworth or Mr. Sadler? Who’s going to be her knight in shining armor?SimpForLife: Of c
One after another, people were commenting on Twitter. Some expressed concern, while others gossiped, observed coldly, or gloated.Coincidentally, at that moment, Michael was scrolling through Twitter on his phone when he unexpectedly saw the news of Ivanka being taken away by the police.His expression turned cold as he promptly called Evan. When Evan picked up his call, he said, “Find out immediately why Ivanka was taken to the police station.”Evan was shocked and quickly responded, “I’ll get onto it now.”Michael prepared to leave after he hung up. As he did, he immediately called another one of his assistants and instructed him to create trouble for Jonah and make sure he dealt with it personally. After a pause, he added to keep Hanson busy as well.The assistants were confused but did not dare to question Michael’s orders. They were too busy with work and did not check their phones, so they had no idea about the chaotic situation.On the contrary, they felt that Michael
Ivanka nodded. What Rosie said was true. Rosie continued, “If Michael were the stranger, why are you resisting him and feeling helpless?” Ivanka was stunned. It was a fact. If a stranger courted her relentlessly, Ivanka would only find them annoying. But she would not resist them. Only she knew the reason she refused to accept them. But when it came to Michael, she treated him differently. From the bottom of her heart, she refused to give him a fair chance to court her. Was it because she was worried that her heart would move for him? Ivanka was startled by the thought. She shook her head as if trying to get that ridiculous thought out. When Rosie saw this, she chuckled. Ivanka was a smart woman. It was sufficient to say all that; too much would be meaningless. Rosie looked up at the moon. She could not help but sigh. “Tonight’s a beautiful moon night. Unfortunately, it’s time for me to go to bed.” After Rosie finished her sentence, she headed to her room. Ivanka
On the other hand, Ivanka had no idea her best friend had “betrayed” her. She helped Rosie into the bedroom. When they passed the garden, Rosie suggested walking inside it. Ivanka was too embarrassed to reject her. So, they came to the garden. The gardeners attended and trimmed the garden daily. It was naturally a sight to behold. There were many rare plants in the garden. Of course, there were also some rare herbal plants in the garden. Ivanka had planted them, and the herbal plants were flourishing. There was a botanical garden encircled within the garden. It contained the herbal plants used to nourish Rosie’s health. While they were walking along the path, the fragrance of flowers, the earthy smell of the soil, and the faint aroma of the herbal plants entered their nostrils. The fragrance lifted their spirits. On top of that, the fragrance could refresh one’s mind. Rosie felt more refreshed as she walked down the path in the garden. She grabbed Ivanka and shared
Within the blink of an eye, it was already 12 a.m.. Ivanka noticed that Rosie had been yawning but still refused to go to bed. Ivanka knew why. While they were chatting, Ivanka occasionally turned to Rosie. While Rosie was wiping off her basal tears, Ivanka and Michael exchanged glances. Ivanka sat beside Rosie and patted her hands gently. Rosie looked more alert, but her eyes were still a little blurry and appeared bloodshot. She had dark rings beneath her eyes. In spite of her exquisite makeup, her dark eye rings were still visible. Of course, it was only visible when Ivanka looked closer at her. Seeing this, Ivanka’s heart ached more for Rosie. Ivanka believed Rosie must have stayed up late or had insomnia when she and Michael went missing. Rosie wanted to receive first-hand information about the missing duo, but she was also worried that she would not be able to face reality. After struggling and battling with her inner conflicts for a month, Rosie’s health de
Speaking of which, this was Michael’s first time seeing Ivanka looking this helpless, and he found this a novelty. Whenever Rosie said things like that, Ivanka usually looked expressionless. She either looked calm, or she pretended to be deaf. Based on her unease and embarrassed look, did that mean her heart began to move for Michael? With that thought in his mind, Michael was eager to find out the answer. At that moment, they heard Candice’s voice. “Why are you staying outside? Did I come at a bad time? I thought I could have dinner immediately after I returned from work.” Ivanka and her group turned around and saw Candice standing not far away from them. She smiled as she looked at them. When Candice noticed Rosie’s teary eyes, she looked surprised and approached them. “Grandma has a sharp tongue, but she’s soft-hearted. She said the two of you were so cruel that you left her and a whole mess behind. She said she would teach you a lesson when you return.” While speaki
Everything had been fine just a moment ago.Why had she suddenly started to distance herself from him?It was probably true that a woman’s mind was unpredictable. Even a strong woman was no exception.Soon, they arrived at the Barkworth family’s mansion.Michael wanted to get out first and open the door for Ivanka, but she stopped him by tapping her soft hand on his shoulder.He looked down at her hand and then looked at her.“Don’t get out yet. I’ll grab a coat for you from inside and come back.”Michael wanted to refuse, but Ivanka had already exited the car.He watched her walk away. He then leaned back against the seat and felt a wave of relaxation.It felt as though he had finally found someone who had his back.He could not help but find it funny when he thought about it. He glanced at the spot where Ivanka had touched his hand and chuckled quietly.In the front seat, the driver felt so awkward about what he had just witnessed that he wished he could hide behind the st
The motorcycle approached them with no sign of slowing down.Michael’s expression turned grim. He quickly pulled Ivanka to the side and turned to shield her with his back.Ivanka felt a sudden spin. By the time she regained her balance, she found herself in Michael’s arms.His embrace was warm and strong. She could smell his familiar scent.It felt as if everything around them had slowed down.Then she heard the sound of water splashing on Michael. She pulled away from his embrace.Michael felt his arm grow light and stared at the empty space where she had been. He could still feel her warmth lingering.He shifted his gaze to Ivanka.Before she could speak, he quickly asked, “Are you okay? Did you get splashed?”She blinked and shook her head.“I’m fine. What about you?”He shook his head, but she did not buy it. She was sure the sound of the water splashing had been loud. There was no way he was not wet.Without hesitation, she grabbed his arm and turned him around.His b
Both Ivanka and Michael walked side by side as they maintained just the right distance between them. They looked great together, and their presence naturally attracted many gazes.It was worth mentioning that it was difficult to tell whether Michael did this on purpose or if it was just a coincidence.Both of them wore black trench coats that day. The styles were quite similar. This made them look even more like a couple in matching outfits.Ivanka’s wavy hair and red lips were striking. The beauty mark by her eye was the perfect finishing touch, which made her look stunning.Despite her beauty, Michael standing beside her did not go unnoticed either. He seemed to be a perfect complement to her.They looked like a perfect match.Ivanka noticed it but said nothing.Michael broke the silence and asked about Ferris and Mandy.“What are you going to do about Ferris and Mandy?”Ivanka did not answer right away.Michael continued, “Just having them arrested seems like getting off t
Mandy was rushed to the hospital.She fainted, but Ferris was not as fortunate.It seemed that he could not accept the fact that he had kicked his own child. He kept shaking his head and muttering, “This can’t be. How could this happen?”He looked like he was losing it.However, the law would not overlook his actions just because of his mental state.Ivanka had seen enough of their mess and was no longer interested in watching them tear each other apart. She asked the police to explain why they were there.“Mr. Clark, Ms. Ivanka has filed a report requesting a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding her fall into the water. Following our preliminary inquiry, both you and Ms. Mandy are now considered suspects. We are required to take you both in for further questioning.”Ferris did not respond. He was still unable to process what had just happened.The police followed protocol and arrested him.Ferris was led away with his hands cuffed. He was completely dazed.N
Still, Ferris kept quiet. However, the others in the room did not.A portly shareholder stood up, smacked his lips, and forced a flattering smile. “Isn’t it obvious? Ferris wants to take your place, Ms. Ivanka. Everyone can see it. He’s nothing but a complete traitor!”Once he spoke up, the rest quickly chimed in.“Yeah, he’s a traitor!”Ferris looked around the room. He already knew these people were untrustworthy, but he had not expected them to turn on him so easily.Ivanka, on the other hand, did not seem surprised.She had not taken any action on Ferris and Mandy because she wanted to watch the chaos unfold. These shareholders had sided with Ferris when she was gone, and they switched back just as quickly when she returned.Ferris was no fool. He knew that too. But the sense of isolation he felt at that moment drove him into despair.Still, he was not one to back down easily.He spat in the portly shareholder’s face.“And who the hell are you?” Ferris sneered. “You were