Ivanka frowned. “What does that have to do with you? Is there anything else I can help you with?”“Where are you?” Michael’s voice sounded even colder than before.Ivanka was baffled. However, judging by his tone, he seemed well enough. She did not want to deal with Michael any further, so she simply hung up.The air in the bedroom was suffocating from Michael’s anger....On the other side, Ivanka walked out after ending the call.She had returned to the study just now to retrieve something. The people outside did not know she was on a call, otherwise they would not have called for her.Ivanka stepped out and apologized. “Sorry about that, I had to take a call. We can continue now.”As she said that, she held up the document in her hand.Thomas looked a little surprised. “I didn’t realize you were on the phone. I shouldn’t have called for you.”“It’s fine, it wasn’t anything important. Let’s carry on.”Jillian looked at Ivanka with admiration. “It’s rare to see a young woma
Jillian also turned to Ivanka.Although Sandy was scrolling through her phone, she was not deaf. She clearly heard what her uncle had just said. She was stunned.“What?”She stared at Ivanka in disbelief. Her eyes fixed on her. She was unable to look away.However, seeing no reaction from Ivanka’s face, she turned her gaze to her uncle. “Uncle, what did you just say?”Sandy was completely dumbfounded!How had she been unaware of this?Ivanka’s eyes flickered with contemplation before she finally said softly, “We’ll see about that later.”Sandy exclaimed, “Holy sh*t!”At first, she thought she might have misunderstood, but she realized she had heard it correctly. She just could not believe it. At that moment, hearing Ivanka’s response, it confirmed everything. Ivanka was indeed Papaver!Holy crap!When did Ivanka become the legendary Papaver?She took another deep breath. “Say that again! Who are you? What do you mean, ‘we’ll see about that later’!”Ivanka’s eyes flickered
“Why is it that I don’t have any skills or achievements, while you can do so much and have so much?” Sandy looked utterly defeated.Ivanka felt speechless.She knew Sandy was just being dramatic again.Thomas, however, suddenly felt a little worried about his niece. He was concerned she might take this too hard and become withdrawn. He quickly said, “You can’t think like that. Iv is a prodigy. There’s no one else like her. But you, you’re really just mediocre. You need to work on becoming a more skilled lawyer. You need to train harder.”Jillian smirked and held back a laugh.Ivanka just shook her head silently.However, Sandy seemed to completely ignore what Thomas said. Instead, she was lost in her own thoughts. The next moment, she turned to Ivanka with a pout. “This won’t do! I’ve decided I’m not doing anything anymore. I’ll just stick by your side and be your sidekick. You have to split your wealth with me!”Thomas felt speechless.His expression darkened. “You really want
“Yes, I’m too tired to leave,” Sandy replied lazily.Thomas, however, said indifferently, “You should come back with me tonight. There are some things I need to talk to you about at my place.”Puzzled, Sandy looked at him. “What things?”Her uncle had never been this mysterious before.Thomas said with a calm expression, “You’ll find out if you come with me.”“All right.” Sandy obediently stood up.Jillian turned to Ivanka. “Iv, you should get some rest too. It’s been a long evening, and you must be exhausted.”“I’m fine. Be careful on your way back,” Ivanka replied with a relaxed smile.With that, the group did not say much more and began to head out.Ivanka walked them to the door.Before they got into their cars, another vehicle suddenly pulled up at the gate. Instinctively, everyone turned to look.Sandy was a little puzzled. “This car looks familiar.”However, as soon as she said that, it hit her. “Wait, this car...”She thought. “Isn’t it that guy’s car? What’s he do
“Can’t I come?” Michael’s voice was laced with irritation. If she had just told him earlier that she was with Thomas, would he have been so worked up?As he thought about it, Michael’s expression darkened further.He did not understand why his emotions were always so easily influenced by this woman. The feeling left him thoroughly annoyed.Remembering what Ivan and Xander had said only darkened his expression.Ivanka looked at him coolly. “If it’s not important, there’s no need for you to be here. It’s better for both of us if we keep our distance. It’s for the best… For you and for me.”She deliberately paused before saying the last sentence to emphasize her point.Ivanka really had no interest in Michael and did not want to engage in any more pointless interactions with him.It was a waste of time, energy, and emotion.If not for Rosie and the fact that, as a doctor, she was the only one who could treat his condition, she would not bother with this jerk at all!He had hurt h
What on earth was he talking about? She had no idea what he meant by saying that.Ivanka’s brow furrowed deeply as she stared at him in silence. It was as if she was waiting for him to continue.Or maybe he actually came here because he had something important to tell her?Otherwise, why would he show up unannounced like this? Even though it was undeniable that some of his actions had been rather off lately.The yard fell into a sudden silence.Michael seemed to regain his composure. In a low voice, he said, “Are you sure you won’t let me in? Would you like to make a scene for everyone to hear?”Even though this was a private villa, it was still in a neighborhood where the houses were close enough that people could easily overhear a conversation if it happened in the yard.Ivanka’s expression darkened. Her face showed a mix of frustration and irritation unlike anything before.She had felt annoyed before, but never with such calm detachment.This calm frustration and helplessn
Ivanka was speechless.She did not want to open the door.But she was worried that Michael would do something insane. She also realized that while she was well-versed in martial arts, she always turned into a weak, helpless woman in front of him. She could never fight back.He always predicted her next move, and she could never overpower him.Was it because he was too strong? Or was she too weak?Ivanka was so irritated that she did not want to say anything to him. Eventually, she put her finger on the door handle. As the scanner read her fingerprint, the door opened.Once they got in, Michael did not attempt anything by force again. He put her down and shut the door. Ivanka immediately put some distance between them, lest he did something insane again.When they parted, they both felt an indescribable feeling, and they were not used to such feelings.Ivanka inhaled as she walked over to the couch and sat down. Michael took off his shoes and put on slippers. Then, he went over
Ivanka was astonished.A while ago, Rosie told her that she would not force them to get back together, yet she had secretly urged Michael to woo Ivanka!Michael glanced at Ivanka indifferently. Ivanka’s expression became conflicted. He said calmly, “I know.”“You always say that! When will you visit her then?” Rosie sounded impatient and disappointed. “I was already asleep earlier on, but then I had a nightmare. I dreamed that she wanted to stay as far away from you as possible, and she was terribly annoyed with you! She absolutely despised you in the dream. Tell me, why are you so useless? Out there, you’re a great CEO, yet to Ivanka, you’re nothing!”Ivanka was astounded.Meanwhile, Michael pulled a long face.He silently pressed his lips together. He still had Rosie on speaker and appeared to be too lazy to turn it off.Ivanka lowered her gaze and avoided looking at his phone. Instead, she started playing with hers.“Brat! Why aren’t you speaking? I asked you when you’re goi
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