The next moment, Samson spoke in a deep voice. “This list was originally for Mr. Fernando’s health regimen. These are all standard medications. On what basis do you accuse me of causing someone’s death? Just because you’re a lawyer, it doesn’t give you the right to make baseless accusations. I could sue you for this! I believe in fair law. It won’t bend just because you’re Iris!”Samson’s voice carried anger but contained a hint of hidden guilt that he forcefully tried to conceal.Ivanka was so furious that her hands were shaking.The culprit was right in front of her, yet she could not rip him to shreds!She tried to restrain herself and remained silent.Suki was concerned that Ivanka might get too worked up. She looked directly at Samson and said in a low voice, “Dr. Cooper, the fact that I was able to trace you down, are you sure you’re innocent? If you tell us everything you know, you might still have a shot at a peaceful retirement. But if you keep insisting on staying silent
Dr. Cooper froze. This was enough proof. Of course, there was no need for Ivanka to see if he exposed himself because Suki had already told her everything. Regardless of Dr. Cooper’s attempt to cover things up, it was pointless. At that moment, Dr. Cooper was both worried and irritated. He stayed inside the car and turned to Ivanka. “What exactly do you mean? How can you accuse me of doing something that had cost someone’s life based on this prescription alone? I’ve been in the medical profession for many years. I always treat my patients and save them. I’ve never caused anyone to lose their lives. You’re so unreasonable to accuse me based on a prescription that came out of nowhere! Besides, what’s wrong with this prescription?” He did not give that prescription to Ivanka. Ivanka snickered. “Didn’t you just admit that you gave him the medicine?” Dr. Cooper frowned deeply and said coldly, “I indeed prescribed him some medicine. But it’s been some time, so I don’t remember the
Inside the car, Suki turned to Ivanka. “Iv, what do you plan to do next?” Ivanka stared at Dr. Cooper’s silhouette as he left in a hurry. She said pointedly, “Since we’ve found some traces, we need to keep investigating. I’ll handle the rest.” Suki disagreed. “How can you take care of everything on your own?” Ivanka chuckled. “You can temporarily let go of the matters related to my father. I still need your help with the matters related to my mother.” Suki nodded. “Okay. If you need my help in matters related to your father, you can always reach out to me.” Ivanka nodded. Suki wordlessly started the car engine. Meanwhile, things were different on the other side. After Dr. Cooper arrived home, he anxiously called Theodore. Theodore was eating his meal when he saw Dr. Cooper’s phone. Then, he frowned. “Why would Samson call me?” Lyla placed some food on Chiara’s plate before turning to Theodore skeptically. “Samson? Samson who?” Chiara frowned as well. They seemed t
Samson sucked in a deep breath before telling Theodore and his family everything. The trio’s expressions turned absolutely dark. The next moment, Chiara said, “Ivanka has a sharp mind. She’s good at finding loopholes. Are you sure you didn’t run your mouth off?” Samson’s expression instantly changed. “I…” Theodore and his family stared at him. Then, Theodore asked, “So you did spill something, huh?” “I didn’t!” Samson was so daunted that he immediately refuted Theodore. The next second, Samson noticed he had raised his voice, so he quickly explained himself. “I don’t think I did. I insisted to her that I didn’t know anything about that issue. I told her that the medicine was prescribed to you to improve your health. Besides, they can’t just make up whatever they want about the medicine that I’ve prescribed. It has been a long time. No one would remember what the medicine was.” Lyla frowned. “There’s nothing wrong with what you said. If you told her that you still remember t
“Samson.” Samson shuddered and turned to Theodore. “What is it, Mr. Theodore?” Samson grew even more panicked. Theodore said, “You’ll go to work as usual during this period. But don’t go anywhere else and stop contacting Ivanka. If she calls or WhatsApps you, don’t reply to her. Don’t give her a chance to discover more about that issue.” Samson heaved a sigh of relief and nodded. “Got it.” ... It was getting late at night. Michael was alone at home as he handled his job tasks. He had endless tasks to work on daily. Suddenly, he received a notification from his WhatsApp. He clicked on it. Evan: Mr. Barkworth, I’ve found it. He’s a doctor from Lane’s Group’s hospital. His name is Samson Cooper. He was the third-in-command in the hospital, thanks to Theodore Lane. The two had been in contact with each other several times before. Michael narrowed his eyes. Michael: Did you say they contacted each other a few times before? Evan: Yes. After Ms. Lane’s father passed aw
Tanya stared at Hermes and continued, “Grandpa, I know that, as a member of the Cullen family, I’m not supposed to decide my own marriage. I have known that my marriage has to benefit our family since I was young. But I’m so grateful to learn that I love Michael. With that, I can both marry the love of my life and make our family business flourish.” Tanya’s voice was firm. There was a hint of sincerity in her eyes as she stared at Hermes. Hermes was a little stunned. “Tanya…” At this, he could not help but sigh. “I know. I naturally can see the benefits of it. But Michael is a divorced man.” “I don’t mind.” “What I meant was, Ivanka never won his heart. She had worked hard for three years, only to receive nothing in return. On top of that, they were once childhood sweethearts. Can’t you sense his frigid heart?” “That’s because they bore grudges against each other,” said Tanya unhesitatingly. “Michael never liked Ivanka. She’s the one who took the initiative to get together wi
“I know, but no matter how good Sebastian is, I still think Michael is the best.” Hermes fell silent. He felt as if he was about to be driven to an early grave. He was so angry that he did not want to say anything else. Tanya stared at him seriously. “Grandpa, I hope you can support me. Based on the current situation, my marriage with him will produce the best outcome. Moreover, I fell head over heels in love with him. Don’t worry. I believe he’ll fall for me eventually.” Hermes was so furious that he sneered. “Ivanka once had the same thought as you too!” Tanya instantly refuted him, “No, we’re different. Ivanka threatened Michael and set him up. I did not!” “Fine. I won’t argue with you anymore. Consider my advice and keep calm. Don’t act recklessly!” Tanya was stunned. When she noticed Hermes’s resigned look, she felt puzzled. “Grandpa, what do you mean by your last sentence?” “I know you met up with Chiara,” said Hermes as he frowned. “That woman holds a deep-seate
At that moment, everyone had arrived at the conference room. Theodore glanced at the audience before resting his gaze on Ivanka. He, too, hated her to the core. He literally shared the same thoughts as Chiara. The moment Theodore remembered Ivanka had tricked him into losing two billion dollars, he was so furious that he wanted to slaughter her. Despite this, he could not do anything to her. He could not even openly offend Ivanka. After all, Ivanka lived up to her name as Black-eyed Susan. “The meeting is mainly about your collaboration with Barkworth’s Group. Since you’ve finished the project in two months, please share the details with us.” Thomas grinned as he turned to Ivanka. Unfortunately, it was not the right time to praise Ivanka. If not, Thomas really wanted to praise Ivanka for her outstanding performance and show others how excellent the ex-chairman’s daughter was compared to the current chairman’s daughter… Ivanka nodded. “Okay. Regarding the collaboration with Ba
Egbert stormed off in fury, but Sandy’s rage had not cooled in the slightest. She even lashed out at Ivan. “You shouldn’t have stopped me just now! If I’d given him a good scolding, or even a beating, maybe it would’ve finally knocked some sense into him. Otherwise, he’ll keep coming back. He’s always trying to use me for his own purposes!”She was so angry she was practically grinding her teeth. Ivan pressed his lips together and let out a long sigh. “With the way you looked like you were ready to kill someone, what did you expect me to do? Just stand there and watch you commit murder?”He was really worried when he saw how Sandy was losing control. “What’s the point of that old b*stard still being alive anyway?” Sandy said coldly. If she could really get rid of that old man, she would do it so she could avenge her mother and let go of that grudge she had been holding on.Ivan shook his head and said in a low voice, “Then think about it, how hard did you work to get to where yo
Sandy exploded. “Eighty million? Why don’t you go rob a bank? Or better yet, see if that wrinkled old face of yours is worth anything as collateral!”Sandy was fuming.Egbert had not expected Sandy to be so vulgar. He turned back, enraged.His black eyes shot daggers like he could rip her apart on the spot. Sandy did not flinch. Instead, she lifted her chin and gave him a cold, mocking smile. “What? Are you so mad that you’re thinking about hitting me? Do you want me to remind you of the law? We have no legal ties anymore. If you so much as touch me, that’s assault. And let’s not forget, you barged into my workplace to cause a scene.”“Sandy, I don’t know what kind of twisted morals your birth mother and adoptive mother taught you, but just look at yourself now! Do you even resemble a proper human being?”Egbert was extremely disappointed in Sandy. The one thing Sandy hated most was when people brought up her birth mother and adoptive mother. Those two women were the most import
Egbert snapped at Sandy coldly. His gaze was pressing.However, that had no effect on Sandy. Her lips even curled into a mocking smile as she said, “I’m not one of your McNeil pets. That look, your words, they cannot intimidate me at all.”At the mention of “pets,” Egbert was so furious that he slammed his cane against the floor with a loud crack. “Listen to yourself! Is that any way for a lawyer to speak? Do you even understand the meaning of respect, decency, and manners? Is that how your mother raised you?”Sandy had been mean and harsh on purpose to kill whatever sliver of hope he held onto.Just as she wished, he was angered.Watching him lose his composure, Sandy even felt a flicker of satisfaction rise within her. Her mother and herself were thrown out and lived a tough life while her father stood by uselessly. Who else was to blame, if not this old man standing before her?“My mother raised me to be a decent person. She taught me never to push away what’s rightfully mine,
Thomas stated his purpose.Sandy’s reaction, however, was full of repulsion. She frowned. Even her tone was curt. “Uncle, I made it very clear about seeing him the last time we spoke. He never once considered me part of the McNeil family. If it weren’t for my mother taking me in, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Now that I’ve grown up and suddenly seem useful, he wants to claim me back? I was abandoned by the McNeil family the moment I was born. I’m not stupid enough to become a pawn for your family!”Sandy was furious.She had always treated Thomas with a certain courtesy, but at the moment, that line had clearly been crossed.Thomas, though only the messenger, could feel the weight of her resentment. “It may not be as bad as you think. If you won’t go, Dad will come find you himself.”That was the truth. Yet Sandy did not spare the old man a shred of respect. She scoffed. “He might be your dad, your head of the family, but he’s nothing to me. From the moment I was abandoned, th
Sandy was really surprised to see Ivanka. “When did you get back?”“Today,” Ivanka answered honestly.“You have quite a packed schedule for just one day.” Sandy teased her.When they had planned to take down Coco last time, Ivanka was not around. Then Michael returned. From what Sandy could tell, they were always either together or closely following each other.Ivanka did not respond to her teasing. “I’ll only be here for a day or two, then I would have to leave again.”Sandy was speechless. She rolled her eyes at Ivanka. “Are you going to become a full-time jet setter?”“She can’t help it,” Anna answered for Ivanka. Just as she finished saying that, Anna’s phone rang. It was another case to follow up on. She had to step away to take the call.Only Ivanka and Sandy remained in the office. “You look exhausted. If you keep going like this, I’m worried you’ll wear yourself out!” Sandy shook her head and expressed her concern for Ivanka. Ivanka chuckled. “I wouldn’t go that fa
When she heard what Anna said, Ivanka immediately teased. “Why, can’t I even come to the firm?”“Well, of course, you can come. You are an important partner; why can’t you come?” Anna laughed and looked at Ivanka, annoyed. Immediately after, she made a cup of tea for Ivanka.The tea was also of fine quality. She had bought it.Ivanka also remembered how she, Anna, and Sandy, the three of them, used to work hard together in the firm after she divorced Michael. Originally, she wanted to live on her own. However, one thing happened after another, and her plans got delayed. “I don’t see Sandy. Has she gone to handle cases?” Ivanka sipped a mouthful of tea, and immediately after, she asked Anna about Sandy’s whereabouts.Anna told Ivanka truthfully. “Sandy recently took over a very tricky case. She wants to make a not-guilty defense for that person. But the father of the deceased is the Groethe family, a rather prestigious family in Bostone. How could a commoner fight with a rich ki
But as time went on, things happened one after another. While they were in contact with each other, she also slowly understood Jonah’s personality.The most important thing was that Jonah was also honest with her later on.When Jonah mentioned this again, Ivanka could not help but scrutinize Jonah again.He was starting to become unhinged!“Jonah, you need to stabilize your emotions. Sometimes, when you feel impatient, you should just close your eyes and take a good rest. You should not have such emotions.”Ivanka spoke solemnly toward Jonah and advised him. When he saw Ivanka’s serious expression, Jonah instantly also realized that he had lost himself.Ivanka was not like Chiara, who could accept him losing control. If he lost control in front of Ivanka, it would affect Ivanka’s mood. That would make him courting death too! This would put a halt to all his opportunities!Jonah also realized this problem. He was very distressed. He could not even explain why his emotions had
When Ivanka said this, she pressed her hand on Jonah’s shoulder. There was no other meaning, she wanted Jonah to calm down.But this instead gave Jonah an opportunity. He grabbed Ivanka’s wrist. Then he tugged forward forcefully… Ivanka was caught off guard, and her whole body fell on top of him.He then took advantage of the situation and held Ivanka in his arms.The faint scent entered his nose, Jonah was intoxicated for a moment.But at that moment, he felt like he was waking up from a dream.Ivanka could not be so intimate with him. The sensations of touch and warmth in front of him were so real again. It was not an illusion, it was his compulsion!After realizing this, Jonah hurriedly pushed Ivanka away. He even more quickly apologized to Ivanka. “Iv, I’m sorry. I lost control. I didn’t mean to…”“I know.”Ivanka uttered softly, but her tone was cold.She knew. Neither did she blame him. But why was she using that tone, with that look on her face?“No, Iv. you’re blami
“Jonah, I don’t like you. I told you, I only see you as a friend. When I’m unwilling to do something, no amount of moral coercion would work on me.”Ivanka spoke up bluntly. She did not want Jonah to cling to something impossible.Jonah was silent.This was where Jonah and Michael were different.“Look, you still have so many things to do. By the time you remember me, we have already missed the best time. This time when you leave, did Michael go with you?” Jonah raised his eyes to meet Ivanka’s. He wanted to hear Ivanka’s answer from her mouth.Ivanka did not reply. But the look in her eyes already said it all.Her silence confirmed it all.Jonah felt that his heart grow incredibly heavy at the moment. He had a crazy thought: Was it true that if Michael died, Ivanka would be able to focus all her attention on him?However, he was an invalid and did not even have a chance to get close!“The way you treat Michael and the way you treat me has always been so different. I know. A