Even people from his faction had spoken up. Their words were all sarcastic as they talked about her problems in this matter. Haโฆ He never knew that these people had so many complaints! They never dared to say it before, but with Ivankaโs presence, they all became emboldened. Theodore and Chiara were still thinking about how to drag this matter out, but why would Thomas give them such an opportunity? Just then, he had taken out a stack of square cards about the size of a business card from his bag. โEveryone, Iโve had these cards made with both Mr. Lane and Ivankaโs names on them. Just put a checkmark in front of the name that you want to vote for. To make sure things are fair, Iโve chosen to have everyone vote anonymously.โ Theodoreโs men immediately sighed in relief when they heard this. It was good that the votes were anonymous! They were just racking their brains about voting earlier. Anyone would want to vote for Ivanka. After all, Ivanka could really bring supre
It was like a reconfirmation. Theodoreโs expression grew increasingly darker! Was he going to lose his position as chairman today? He had never thought that Ivanka would do something like this! But at the moment, the one thing that occupied his mind the most was his regret of not killing Ivanka in the past! He did not get rid of the hidden dangers, and it led to a lot of trouble ahead! There was so much trouble to clean up! Soon, Ivankaโs ballots were all checked. It was followed by Theodoreโs pitifully small number of votes. Theodoreโs expression could not be any uglier! When he finished checking the ballots, Thomas smiled and said, โMr. Lane, oh noโฆ Mr. Theodore, you may have to become an ordinary shareholder next.โ Theodore was shocked! Damn it! Even his people did not all vote for him. They were all voting for their interests. It was the one supreme driving force for everyone. โฆIvanka! Sooner or later, he was going to kill that b*tch! Thomas did not even
Her fatherโs items were no longer here. He actually replaced everything with new things! In an instant, Ivanka felt deeply annoyed. But she also understood that Theodore would replace her fatherโs things eventually. Besides, he might not be willing to use things that her father had used. Ivanka took a small breath. Theodore and Chiaraโs expressions both turned sullen as they looked at Ivanka coldly. Then, Chiara said angrily, โIvanka, do you think youโve won by doing this?!โIvanka snapped out of her thoughts and raised her eyes to look at her blandly. โThe position of chairman of the board is mine. Havenโt I already won?โChiara was speechless. B*tch!She was getting really furious at this b*tch now.One day, she was going to kill Ivanka with her own hands!Theodore looked at Ivanka with a cold expression, as if he also wanted to skin her alive. In the next moment, Theodore snapped, โIvanka, I want you to change back to how you were in the past regarding this matter. Do
โDo you think youโll be young and beautiful forever, and those men will constantly chase after you? Who do you think you are? How could they possibly truly love you? They are just trying to get close to you now while you are valuable to them. Ivanka, do you really think that youโre some big shot?โ Ivanka narrowed her eyes. Far from being angry, she smiled and said, โYouโre right. My youth and beauty wonโt last forever, but my knowledge and skills will. I do have something worthwhile for them to continue working with me. You reminded me of that. My identities alone will make it so that they will never let go of their collaborations with me!โ Chiara was shocked! She felt even more frustrated! But she then gritted her teeth and said, โStop daydreaming! Itโs totally impossible. As the world moves on and develops, do you think that no one will ever outdo you? Slowly but surely, someone better than you will come along. Eventually, they will all leave you. When the time comes, how lo
At the end, Chiaraโs eyes were already filled with resentment. She wanted to skin Ivanka alive on the spot. Ivanka looked at the two people in front of her indifferently. โYou hired the hacker yourself. You canโt say I scammed you into it. In fact, Iโve given you enough grace at the meeting. The gains from the past few years belong to you. I just want the shares.โโWhat nonsense!โ Theodore could not keep his composure any longer. โThe reason why you donโt want it is because you know that I donโt have any money! Youโve scammed them all away! You wouldnโt be able to get anything else from me!โChiaraโs eyes were also a little red from her fury. But Ivanka sneered. โYou guys can continue to create a ruckus. I can easily bring it up in court and make you compensate me for the dividends over the past few years. By then, you guys will owe me more than a few billion dollars. Would you like to know how it feels to be hated by everyone? Feel free to find out.โChiara and Theodore were bo
โWhereโs your father?โ โHe left. I donโt know what heโs doing.โ Lyla immediately said, โIโll call him. Donโt act rashly and donโt contact that mysterious person yet.โ Chiara was stunned. In the end, she said softly, โOkay. Hurry. Iโll call back soon.โ โOk.โ Lyla hung up and called Theodore. He picked up quickly. โWhat is it?โ Theodore still sounded annoyed. He did not have the patience to talk to Lyla. โChiara called me just now and told me everything.โ Lyla frowned as she said this. Theodore was stunned. Then, he asked in a deep voice, โDo you have any ideas right now?โ โWhat you need to do now is to get a few more elite lawyers and get them to help look at the contract. They need to see if there are any problems with the contract!โ Theodoreโs expression turned sullen. โThe person who drafted this contract for me in the first place was already an elite in this area. No one else is as experienced as him. Itโs definitely not a problem to find someone on par with him,
As he thought about this, he called Michael. Michael picked up but did not say anything. Ivan was already used to him being quiet. He spoke first. โHas Ivanka made any moves recently?โ โWhat now?โ Michael frowned slightly, but he no longer wanted to hang up. After all, eight times out of ten of Ivanโs calls were just full of useless blabber. As soon as Ivan heard Michaelโs tone, he understood. Then, he immediately said, โHo! Something big, alright.โ โWhat happened?โ Ivan clicked his tongue. โA relative of mine called me just now. Heโs a shareholder of Laneโs Group. He said that he wanted me to help look through a contract for transferring shares.โ Michael frowned just a little. โIvanka has probably asked Theodore for shares.โ Ivan was a little surprised. While crossing his legs, he opened up the share transfer letter that the other person had sent over. He said casually, โWell, isnโt she bold? Sheโs giving Theodore a chance to find a loophole to exploit. She should
The contract had several loopholes, which made it a sure win for Ivanka if she decided to sue. He would not even consider taking this lost cause even if Theodore had asked him to help.However, since Michael decided that he would not intervene, Ivan was not to be blamed if he spat in his face. Sometimes, it took his intervention to make that jerk realize he needed to make the first move!When Michael saw Ivanka being sued, there was no way he would not step in to help. Once he did, Ivan could not wait to mock him as much as he wanted.With those thoughts in mind, he replied to Todd.Ivan: The contract has significant flaws. I suggest rewriting it.When Todd received the message, he was dumbfounded. He texted Ivan to acknowledge the message and immediately called Theodore.As soon as Theodore answered, Todd said, โMr. Theodore, bad news! Just now, Ivan replied to me. He said there are significant loopholes in the contract! He suggests rewriting it!โโHow could this be?โ Theodor
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! โMichael, your parents are still at home. Arenโt you afraid theyโll see and laugh at you? I know Grandpa and Grandma are standing by our side now. Itโs not like you and I havenโt 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. โHave you ever given me a chance to have a meal with you before this? As the saying goes, Rome wasnโt built in a day. It takes time for things to come to this state. Things might have passed for you but not for me!โ Ivankaโs 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, โUncle Jay, Aunt Mindy, Iโm
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. โStrike me if you want.โ โYou!โ Ivanka glared at Michael. He truly annoyed her. She reminded herself to keep her composure. She sucked in a deep breath before saying, โMichael, Iโve treated you with respect. Youโd better behave yourself.โ Right after she finished the sentence, Ivanka left. Before she even took a step forward, Michael grabbed her. โMy mom is preparing the dishes inside the kitchen. If you leave now, youโre not showing me any respect. Please stay around to have dinner. Even though weโre already divorced, and itโs impossible for us to get back together again, weโre still friends,โ said Michael. Haha! He had been adamant. He was using the same approach to draw close
Mindyโs expression instantly darkened. โWhatโs with us being prejudiced against her? Had I ever targeted her when she married Michael from the beginning? โShe knew how well Rosie had treated her. Itโs her own fault for failing to bond with Mic. How could you blame us?โ Mindy had always disliked Ivanka. She believed Samuelโs intervention had been the reason for their marriage. It was an arranged marriage. There was no need for the Barkworthโs 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 Michaelโs 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. โGet out of the car now. Your parents are hereโโ โArenโt you entering the house?โ 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. โQuick! Get out of the car! Iโm not joking with you. Get out now!โ โLetโs go in together. After all, youโre already here. Are you worried about seeing them?โ 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. โThe longest will be half a year.โIf 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 Ivankaโs decision, Jonah smiled wryly. โIv, I donโt think itโs an easy feat to treat my legs. How about you go and deal with your stuff first? You can always treat my legs afterward.โIvanka 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 Jonahโs 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, โNo. I donโt want to make so many trips. Iโll 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. โIf you donโt want to be kicked out, youโd better wait here.โ 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 Michaelโs eyes. She was very worried that the two might get into a fight. She quickly pulled him back. โStop making me worry about you. Just wait here! If you dare to come after me, Iโllโฆโ 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, โJonah, thereโs no need to speak so harshly. Do you still want me to treat your legs?โ 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 Ivankaโs 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, โI 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. โThen stay stubborn. Iโll only fix it when you stop pushing me away.โAfter 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, โNot being able to speak is harder than you think. Follow if you want. Michael, are you sure about this?โEven after her warning, he kept staring straight ahead.She said nothing more and started the engine.Within half an hour, she arrived at Jonahโs 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, โWait here.โWithout glancing at him, she walked straight toward Jonah.Her attitude made Michael decide t