Today, he was not wearing the royal blue suit like he usually did. Instead, he wore a formal black suit. In the past, people were used to seeing him in blue, but today, he seemed more alluring. Even though he was dressed in black, everyone felt that Ivanka’s Prince Charming had arrived! The brightly colored roses he held were a stark contrast to the black he wore, but the sight excited people. Ivanka’s gaze wavered. She walked forward and entered the sea of flowers. Amid the bright red covering the ground, the two figures gradually got closer together. Ivanka stopped after a few steps. Jonah approached her with the roses. The media were frantically recording videos and snapping photos. Many wanted to rush over for interviews, but the ground was covered with roses. They did not dare to destroy them, so they could only commentate excitedly from the sidelines. Jonah had a soft smile hanging on the corner of his lips. “Ivanka, from the first time I saw you, you have taken
Jonah smiled gently. His handsome features radiated tenderness as he gazed at her. At that moment, it felt like the whole world had quieted down. She seemed to be the only one there.Ivanka looked up and caught the affection in his eyes. Her heart fluttered. It was the same affection she had seen in Hanson’s eyes, and she had seen it more than once. She was familiar with such a gaze.Jonah was such a good actor.Jonah looked at her. “Iv, we have a lifetime ahead of us. I have all the time in the world to win over your heart. Thank you for giving me this opportunity.”Ivanka’s eyelashes trembled.“Oh, my God! This is so romantic! Oh, god! Mr. Sadler is so handsome! I want to marry him! I really do! I can’t take it anymore!”“Well, you will just have to take it. Mr. Sadler won’t even spare you a glance.”“Oh, my God! They’re so romantic! When will I ever get my own Prince Charming?”Jonah smiled. “How about we go to dinner first?”Ivanka nodded. Jonah did not forcefully pull her
Many were still talking about what just happened in excitement. They were all on the verge of an envy-driven meltdown. When would they ever meet such an impressive man in their lives?If a man could have just a fraction of Jonah’s charisma, they would gladly accept him!Just as discussions reached a fever pitch, someone suddenly spoke up.“Hold on, now that they’ve left, how do we walk out of these flowers?”In an instant, everyone froze.Indeed, they had not even left the company’s doors yet!However, Jonah set up this sea of flowers. Should they leave it as it was? What were they supposed to do now?Someone instinctively glanced at Thomas, who had just stepped out.Thomas was smirking. He had clearly witnessed the scene unfold.“Mr. Thomas, how do we get out of here?Thomas chuckled. “Mr. Sadler’s staff have already said that they would clean up this place once they leave.”A collective sigh of relief swept through the crowd.As Thomas waved to the nearby staff, those peo
Ivanka’s expression changed slightly, but she remained silent.In such situations, she really did not want to get into this subject with him. Talking about it would only make things more uncomfortable.The car sped on.Jonah, as usual, smoothly transitioned away from the previous topic. He did not bring it up again and instead started a new conversation. He ensured it remained engaging without becoming tiresome.Soon enough, they arrived at their destination. Once they ordered their meals, business talks began.Jonah never rushed Ivanka. She could speak whenever she felt ready. He had given her the freedom to do so.That was his personality. Despite his imposing presence, he had a remarkable ability to adapt. When it was time to instill fear, everyone would tremble in his presence. At the moment, he emanated the aura of a refined, handsome, and sincere gentleman.This natural charm was irresistible to most girls. However, Jonah’s attempts to win over Ivanka always seemed to fall
Jonah was rational at the moment, but he still had not quite recovered from his earlier astonishment. Ivanka’s level of excellence had left him stunned.He looked at her. He was at a loss for words at that moment.Each time he learned another facet of her identity, instead of feeling closer to her like most people might, he strangely felt more distant from her.After all, she was not willing to disclose her own affairs, which only created a sense of barrier between her and others.Finally, Jonah spoke softly, “You want me to reach out to Lane’s Group for company collaboration?”“No.” Ivanka glanced at him and said softly, “I will take the initiative to disclose my identity as Papaver to the company, and that I intend to collaborate with Sadler’s Group. Besides, I also plan to reclaim my shares. This collaboration with you will serve as leverage.”Ivanka intended to publicly announce her identity, so she needed a good start. Now that Lane’s Group was declining in reputation, colla
However, he did not have the courage to ask that aloud.Michael set down his phone with a loud clatter. It was an unusually harsh sound.Michael was not prone to such outbursts.He rarely resorted to throwing objects in anger unless he had reached a boiling point.Evan rubbed his nose and thought to himself. “Right, right, Mr. Barkworth doesn’t care about it. He certainly didn’t throw his phone on purpose.”He lowered his head and intended to wait a little longer. If Michael had no other instructions for him, he could leave.However, just as he took a couple of deep breaths, he suddenly heard Michael’s icy voice. “Get Ivanka over here immediately. There’s an issue with the collaboration project with Lane’s Group. She needs to handle it.”Evan fell speechless.He quickly said, “Yes, sir,” and left.Evan had to steel himself to make the call to Ivanka, but it was still better than being in Michael’s office. At least Ivanka was not a devil.Soon, the call connected.Evan wasted
They were eager for these two to appear together more often. It would give them material to write about.It would be even better if Michael could be dragged into the mix.However, after they followed Jonah’s car to Barkworth’s Group, the journalists had already begun to speculate wildly. They were all feverishly typing away on their keyboards for tomorrow’s articles.Ivanka alighted as they arrived. Jonah followed suit. He smiled at her. “You go ahead and take care of things. I’ll wait here for you.”Ivanka immediately responded, “It’s not necessary.”“Oh?” Jonah narrowed his eyes slightly. “Do you want Michael to drive you home instead?”Ivanka furrowed her brows slightly and said, “I won’t get into his car. Besides, I’m not sure how long I’ll be working. You should go home first.”Jonah’s lips curled into a smile as he gazed at her with his charming eyes. “Do you really think I would leave?”Ivanka frowned again. “Jonah.”She uttered his name in a serious tone. Her tone was
The atmosphere in the office was brooding. Ivanka felt uneasy. Despite this, she walked over to Michael’s desk and gazed at him. She asked curtly, “What’s the matter with the project?”Michael’s expression was dark. He did not even spare Ivanka an icy gaze. He clicked the mouse with his right hand. The previously dark computer screen lit up once more. Through the glass behind Michael, Ivanka could glimpse the data table displayed on the screen, though the mirrored reflection partially impeded the view.“Come and see for yourself.”Michael’s voice was icy. He remained seated in his chair without budging an inch.Ivanka could tell that there really was a problem with the project. She frowned slightly. This was a project she had put a lot of effort into researching, and now that it was operational, she absolutely would not allow the company to encounter such issues!She immediately walked over to the computer. She stood by Michael’s left side. They were very close. Ivanka’s full atte
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