Mr. Klein was happy while the others were slightly taken aback.Was Mr. Klein really that lucky?Then, they heard Mr. Klein’s polite voice again.“Hi, yes, I’m Mr. Klein from Barkworth’s Group. I’m calling to ask you for a favor. Could you spare some time to participate in a race for us?”“No, I’m busy.” She did not hesitate at all.Mr. Klein and the other staff members were a little surprised.He had made it clear that he was a staff member from Barkworth’s Group, so the company definitely valued the race. Otherwise, he would not have called her. Yet, she just turned him down without hesitation?When Mr. Klein sensed that she was about to hang up, he did not waste time thinking and quickly said, “Hang on, Ms. Wisteria. What are you working on at this time? If there’s anything I can help you with, I’ll do my best, and Barkworth’s Group will lend a hand as well. If you’re able to participate in the race, you can name your price.”She just scoffed. “I’m sorry, I really don’t have
Yes, the famous Wisteria was Ivanka.The wisteria symbolized passionate and obsessive love.In the past, Ivanka cared about the man wholeheartedly, so she subconsciously chose this name as an alias.The same thing happened with Iris. Irises came in different colors, and although she did not include a color in her name, she actually favored red.The red iris was as bright as fire, which symbolized passion and love.Now… Ivanka secretly sneered as she thought about how she had sacrificed everything for the wrong person.However, since things had come to this point, it was impossible for her to change her name again.The name Ivanka Lane was good enough. At least, it was not bound to anything or related to him at all.Her phone suddenly rang and snapped her out of her daze. She wanted to laugh when she answered the call.“Hello, is this Wisteria?”Were things always this coincidental?Wisteria appeared calm. “No, you have the wrong number.”Just as she was about to hang up, th
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.Since everything was settled, she did not want to keep in touch with these noble people.She did not even want to meddle with things between Jonah and Michael.Jonah sighed helplessly. “Iris, I won’t trouble you again, and I won’t even ask you to deal with Michael. Are you really not going to give me a chance to be your friend?”Ivanka pursed her lips. “We don’t belong to the same circle.”She could tell that Jonah wanted to give her a car, but she would not accept it.“Iv.”Jonah called her by two different names in a short span of time.However, Ivanka appeared calm as she replied, “Mr. Sadler, I still have things to do. I’ll hang up now.”After she said that, she did not give Jonah a chance to speak.About half an hour later, Ivanka finally arrived, and she gave Sandy a call.“Hello, Iv, I just arrived. Are you here yet?”“Yes, I am. Where are you?”“I… I see you. Just stay there and wait for me!” After Sandy spoke, she hung up in a hurry.
Ivanka casually chose a car before she made the payment.The full payment was just about one million dollars.Then, the two of them went to get the car after they completed the procedures.Sandy sat in the passenger seat with a smile. “From today onward, I want to be your woman!”When the sales assistant heard this, contempt flashed in her eyes. Sure enough, after Ivanka left the Barkworth family, she got involved with those from the lower class. She was already ecstatic with a car that was worth one million dollars.Ivanka smiled before she drove off.Next, they stopped by the Internal Revenue Service to pay the tax and get a license.Sandy stood next to Ivanka, and she could not help but say, “How’s your luck? Can you get a plate number with the same digits?”Ivanka just smiled. “Whatever. It’s just a license plate.”“There’s a difference. If the numbers are good, you’ll feel good just by looking at it! If you manage to get five sixes, it’ll be perfect! Five eights or five n
The sales assistant could not help but scrutinize Ivanka. She found her familiar, but when she heard the word, “Grandma,” she figured it out. This lady… had to be Ivanka Lane!She was the woman who divorced Mr. Barkworth!Her biological grandmother had already passed away, so the grandmother she just mentioned had to be Mr. Barkworth’s grandmother!Contempt flashed in the sales assistant’s eyes. Ivanka had already divorced Mr. Barkworth, but she still did not forget to please the Barkworth family. Was she not being a shameless b*tch?Ivanka was still examining the jade bracelet. Although it was jade, there were some patterns on the bracelet. It was a unique characteristic, and one could consider it a style. But her grandmother-in-law was not fond of the type of pattern on the jade bracelet. Just as she wanted to return the bracelet to the sales assistant, she heard a friendly voice.“Iv.”Ivanka was still holding the jade bracelet when she turned around. Right then, she saw Chiar
Catherine stared at her in anger. “What the heck did you eat? How is your breath that smelly?”Sandy laughed from anger. “Fine, watch yourself.”Ivanka held Sandy’s hand. She did not want to pay those two any attention. Instead, she looked at the jade bracelet in her hand, as though she liked it very much.A sly look flashed in Chiara’s eyes. Mdm. Barkworth treated Ivanka the best, and the two of them kept in touch the most. Since Ivanka adored the bracelet, Mdm. Barkworth must like it too.Chiara smiled faintly. “Iv, you—” Halfway through her sentence, Ivanka handed the jade bracelet to the sales assistant. “Please wrap this jade bracelet for me.”The sales assistant responded immediately. She looked down on Ivanka, but she could still earn some commission from selling the jade bracelet, so she quickly wrapped it up for Ivanka.Catherine glanced at Chiara. “Chiara, why are we still standing here when we’re not welcomed? Let’s go!”Chiara shook her head helplessly and looked a
Ivanka examined the wrapped gift box, and her eyes were filled with the ghost of a smile.She hoped that Chiara would not be fooled by her own cleverness.After they paid and left the counter, Ivanka handed the jade bracelet to Sandy. “What do you think about the jade bracelet?”“It’s quite nice! My grandmother likes the style.”Ivanka nodded and handed it to Sandy. “Isn’t your grandmother’s birthday coming soon? Take it and give it to her.”“Huh? Didn’t you say that you wanted to give it to your grandmother-in-law?”Ivanka smiled faintly. “I lied.”“Huh?” Sandy looked dumbfounded. By the time she snapped out of her daze, Ivanka had already put the gift in her hand.Sandy looked confused. “What are you doing? How can you just give me something that’s worth several hundred thousand dollars? Are you too rich? Besides, what kind of trick are you playing?”“Your grandmother is my grandmother too.”Sandy instantly laughed. “What are you playing at?”Ivanka just pursed her lips. “
Sandy giggled. “I’m with Iv now. We went shopping in the afternoon, then I came over to have dinner. Have you gone out?”“Yes, I just had a fight with my dad. He’s so annoying.”“Come to Iv’s house then. She’s cooking, and it smells extremely good!”“Iv’s cooking?” Anna was surprised.“Yes, come over now! I’ll send you the address.” After Sandy spoke, she logged into her WhatsApp.Anna agreed before she hung up.After Sandy sent the address, she hesitantly asked, “Ivanka, since the three of us are meeting up, do you want to invite Hanson too?”Hesitation flashed in Ivanka’s eyes.Sandy sensed it and immediately said, “Don’t feel too pressured. Besides, Hanson hasn’t pressured you either. The two of you are still friends. If you don’t allow it, he won’t cross the line. He’s a really nice guy. Do you want to give up your friendship because of this?”“Of course not.” After Ivanka hesitated for a while, she finally said, “Just give him a call and say that I invited him.”“Okay!”
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