Samuel frowned deeply. “I’m just asking. Why are you so frustrated?” Rosie snorted. “Our grandson picked it. It’s not anyone else. Why are you so angry.” When Samuel saw that his own wife was reluctant to say anything more, he could not ask too many questions. He would simply ask the servants later. It was just that… he was still angry!That was his effort!!! All he did was go out to run some errands and things turned into such a mess! How could he not be angry?! On the other hand, Rosie could not help but think about yesterday’s events.Although Ivanka recorded it, she might not publicize it. It was just a couple of them. So, it might not be of any evidence at all. People would still bully that girl. She could not stand to see her granddaughter being talked down to. Should she help to give Ivanka a hand? As she thought about this, Rosie suddenly felt that this made sense! She did not dwell on Samuel and went straight to her room to get help. At that moment, Ivank
After all, it was all just her revenge. She also did not want to talk to Sandy about why she was retaliating against Michael. It was embarrassing. She did not want to bother herself, either. She gave brief replies. Sandy naturally believed her and instantly asked confused. “That… What’s the reason for this? In the surveillance, you three were recorded clearly. Although we can’t hear what you are saying, we can see him busily picking flowers there.” “It’s just that Grandma wants me to make up with him. There’s no other reason.” At that moment, Ivanka could not say too much. She could only say what Rosie wanted. The main reason Rosie did this was to do her right and give her a name. However, she made all of those up. So, she could not say much to Sandy either. Sandy frowned. “Why do I always feel that something is not quite right?” Ivanka was silent. Sandy then spoke again. “Why would Michael willingly pick roses for you?!” Ivanka laughed softly. “Where did you see th
Ivanka was still completely unaware of what she would experience when she left work that afternoon. She was still dealing with her work.When Samuel heard others say that his wife had posted a tweet and was trending at the top of Twitter, he was confused. Then he opened up his rarely used Twitter. When he saw her caption, Samuel clenched his teeth in anger!He had specially prepared this for Rosie!!!In the end, Michael just took the credit!!! That was all his hard work and effort! He wanted to give his daughter-in-law a piece of his mind!Michael, that brat! That bastard. That son of a bitch!!!But the next moment, he realized. Was this not Michael’s gift to Ivanka!?What was going on?!He frowned and could not be bothered to get angry anymore. He immediately dialed Michael’s number. Before the other person could speak, he already said unhappily. “What’s going on? Why did you send the flowers to Ivanka!”Michael’s expression was calm. In fact, he did not retort and spoke
She was never his. He had been deceiving himself all along. Since the last time Anna talked to him, he had become much more clear-headed. He had been resisting the urge to reach out to Ivanka. He wanted to see if Ivanka held any feelings for him and if Anna was mistaken about it. As long as Ivanka reached out to him, he could be sure that things were not as he imagined. However, Ivanka had never once taken the initiative to reach out to him. Their relationship had even become somewhat strained. These past few days had been incredibly difficult for him. He was beginning to consider letting go. But he really could not bear to. After seeing this news, he knew it was finally time to let go. While thinking about that, Hanson instinctively took a deep breath before dialing Ivanka’s number. Ivanka, on the other hand, had already adjusted her mindset and was preparing to work for a while. Suddenly, she saw Hanson’s incoming call. She knew immediately why Hanson was callin
Ivanka’s gaze flickered with realization. She knew that Hanson had seen the trending topic.At that moment, he must be feeling very upset.However, she did not know how to tell him.If she explained, it would give him hope, but not explaining would be irresponsible.Just as Ivanka was struggling with how to handle it, Hanson suddenly said in a solemn tone, “Actually, I know. From the very beginning, when you agreed to be with me, it was because you were afraid I wouldn’t wake up.”Ivanka’s expression seemed surprised. “Hanson, you...”Hanson could not help but let out a chuckle, but if she listened carefully, she could hear the desolation in it.“Iv, actually, I had thought about that at that time, but because I loved you too much, I kept deceiving myself. I thought that as long as I didn’t say it out loud, as long as I didn’t think about it further, your wanting to be with me was real.”Ivanka pursed her lips. She was once again not sure what to say, but she also knew that sin
“Hanson, you really don’t have to do this. You don’t need to watch over me.” Ivanka finally spoke. “You need to live your own life, live for yourself, otherwise, you’re not really living.”She wanted to say that if he kept watching over her, his own life would be meaningless.However, she was afraid that saying so would make Hanson misunderstand.Yet, even though she did not say it, Hanson still misunderstood. His breath seemed to tremble. He struggled to speak, “Are you unwilling to even give me the chance to be friends? Iv, I won’t pester you. We will be just like before.”Ivanka’s expression turned concerned. “That’s not what I meant. You misunderstood. We can still be friends. You’ve always been a friend and brother to me. What I meant is that you don’t need to watch over me anymore. It’s too tiring.”Hanson breathed a sigh of relief. Being able to maintain a friendship was already enough for him.But when it came to watching over her, he would not stop. Ivanka was the most i
She pursed her lips silently.Hanson knew it was time to end the conversation. He chuckled. “All right, Iv, I won’t keep you any longer. I hope you won’t avoid me like the plague in the future, and I hope you’ll occasionally reach out to me. Let’s meet up for a meal sometime. Trust me, I’ll keep my feelings in check and remain clear-headed.”Ivanka looked conflicted. She replied, “Okay, I might be busy with work for a while. Once I’m done with that, we can meet up.”“Great, I’ll be waiting for you.” Hanson smiled. “Go ahead and get busy. Bye.”“Bye.” Ivanka replied without further hesitation and hung up the phone.However, after putting down her phone, she appeared doubtful and conflicted.How should she handle things with Hanson from now on?After hesitating for a moment, Ivanka opened WhatsApp and messaged in the group chat with Anna and Sandy.Ivanka: Hanson just called me. He talked things out with me. He knew that I didn’t really mean it when I agreed to date him.Anna: W
As Ivanka was in the elevator, she noticed the peculiar gazes from the other people in the elevator.Every single person was staring at her.Even though she tried to ignore it, she could not shake off the feeling that something was wrong. Looking at the surrounding faces, she softly asked, “Why are you all looking at me like this?”She began to wonder if there was something on her face or clothes that was drawing attention.Some people, upon hearing her question, quickly averted their gaze.However, there were others who remained silent and continued staring at Ivanka.And some people could not help but speak up, “Ms. Ivanka, are you and Mr. Barkworth rekindling the flame?” Ivanka’s eyes flickered with realization. So, was it because of the trending topic on Twitter?She simply calmly replied, “No.”She answered firmly and decisively.She had no intention of developing any relationship with Michael.The people in the elevator unconsciously turned their gazes back to Ivanka.
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