ログインBeyond the vegetable fields was an enormous area dedicated to animal farming.Pigs moved around inside clean enclosures while workers carried sacks of vegetables and grain toward them."Are those... pigs?" another researcher asked, his voice filled with disbelief.Darren drove toward Fiercehunter Base with Ivy by his side. Soon, they arrived and picked up the twenty survivors before beginning their journey toward Hope Base Villa, where the other survivors were waiting."We almost thought you weren't coming for us," Mr. Thomas said from the back of the truck. "Since you said you were going to come back in the evening, we waited for you all through the evening, but you didn't come. We almost thought you had changed your mind about recruiting us. We're so glad when we saw the truck. Thank you so much, Captain Ivy."Darren couldn't help but let out a light chuckle."Once Captain Ivy says she'll do something, she always makes sure she does it. Th
Darren drove toward Fiercehunter Base with Ivy by his side. Soon, they arrived and picked up the twenty survivors before beginning their journey toward Hope Base Villa, where the other survivors were waiting."We almost thought you weren't coming for us," Mr. Thomas said from the back of the truck. "Since you said you were going to come back in the evening, we waited for you all through the evening, but you didn't come. We almost thought you had changed your mind about recruiting us. We're so glad when we saw the truck. Thank you so much, Captain Ivy."Darren couldn't help but let out a light chuckle."Once Captain Ivy says she'll do something, she always makes sure she does it. There's absolutely no reason for you to think that she would go back on her word," Darren assured them, his tone serious. "Anyway, everyone, welcome to Hope Villa."His words prompted Mr. Thomas and the others to turn their gazes toward the magnificent villa standing ahead of them
"Oh my goodness, but...""No buts, Captain Ivy. Just accept it," Stuck interrupted immediately, cutting Ivy off before she could finish her sentence."Oh yes, take it," Grandpa Hart added with a serious expression. His aged eyes softened as he looked at her. "Please think carefully about what I told you regarding becoming my daughter."A gentle smile spread across Ivy's face."Thank you and I'll think about it," she said sincerely before rising gracefully to her feet. "We'll be taking our leave now. I still have to work on your Evolution Liquid, and I also need to settle the survivors we brought back from Erick's base into Hope Base.""Oh, right!" Grandpa Hart exclaimed as realization dawned on him. Slowly, he stood up as well, leaning lightly on his cane. "You're going to visit again, aren't you? I know you're incredibly busy as a base leader, but I do hope this won't be the last time.""I might," Ivy replied with a warm smile. "Besides, th
The servants immediately stepped forward and began serving generous portions of food onto everyone's plates and soon, the quiet dining room was filled with the soft clinking of cutlery and relaxed conversation as everyone enjoyed the delicious meal.Halfway through dinner, Old Man Hart suddenly reached for a bottle of aged wine and with an excited grin, he poured a generous amount into his own glass before filling another glass for Ivy.He raised his glass high into the air."A toast to you, Mrs. Ivy!" His voice was loud and full of enthusiasm.Ivy politely lifted her own wine glass."Thank you, Grandpa Hart.""Cheers!"Old Man Hart threw his head back and emptied his glass in one gulp.Ivy, however, had no intention of drinking alcohol.As everyone focused on Old Man Hart, Ivy discreetly activated her System Storage and the instant the rim of the glass touched her lips, every drop of wine silently disappeared into the s
Grandpa Hart looked genuinely frustrated."Sadly, despite having excellent researchers, none of them possess the specialized knowledge necessary to recreate an evolution liquid from scratch. Without the corresponding technology, all we can do is watch from the sidelines while others control the market."vy couldn't help but let out a light chuckle as she stared at the old man, whose face was scrunched into an adorable grumpy expression."Huh? What are you laughing at?" Grandpa Hart huffed, looking at her as though she had committed an unforgivable crime. "It's not funny, young lady. Now, just give me back my cookies if you took them.""Please forgive him." Erick spoke up, his voice barely above a whisper as he shot Ivy an apologetic look before turning back to the old man. "This is Miss Ivy, the founder of Hope Base that I told you about. It's her first time visiting, so she knows absolutely nothing about your cookies.""Really?" Grandpa Hart's eyes widened in surprise. He immediately
Ivy couldn't help but let out a light chuckle as she stared at the old man, whose face was scrunched into an adorable grumpy expression."Huh? What are you laughing at?" Grandpa Hart huffed, looking at her as though she had committed an unforgivable crime. "It's not funny, young lady. Now, just give me back my cookies if you took them.""Please forgive him." Erick spoke up, his voice barely above a whisper as he shot Ivy an apologetic look before turning back to the old man. "This is Miss Ivy, the founder of Hope Base that I told you about. It's her first time visiting, so she knows absolutely nothing about your cookies.""Really?" Grandpa Hart's eyes widened in surprise. He immediately stepped closer to Ivy and studied her face from head to toe as though trying to confirm her identity. "You're really Miss Ivy? The only female commander in the apocalypse who managed to build a thriving base from scratch?""It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Hart," Ivy repli
From the other end of the line came Ivy's voice ....calm in a way that was almost frightening."Maya, I genuinely don't understand what you're talking about. I moved out and left you the house. You should be THANKING me.""THANKING YOU?!" Maya shrieked. "YOU TOOK EVERY PIECE OF FURNITURE! You didn'
Meanwhile just as Ivy had remembered, the moment Maya had the signed divorce agreement in her hands, she couldn't drag Adrian and Jack out the door fast enough."We have to go to the notary's office RIGHT NOW!" she said, eyes glittering with barely concealed greed, as if the money were already sitt
Ivy watched him process everything with nothing but mild contempt.She had already pulled the documents from the drawer.... the divorce agreement and the property sale contract, both complete. She had drafted these exact papers once before in another life… and never gotten to use them.This time, s
Ivy was still reeling from the voice in her head, still trying to make sense of it....When it happened.Bang.A toy car slammed into her stomach.The pain was sharp and immediate. She sucked in a breath and curled both arms around her belly on instinct."Were you even LISTENING to my father?"Jack







