MasukThinking he must have misheard, Evan chuckled lightly. "Ivana, you really know how to joke.""Do I look like I'm joking? I already told you—I'm serious," Ivana replied with a faint smile.His expression immediately stiffened.The sincerity in her gaze—clear and unwavering beneath those affectionate, seductive eyes—was something he had never seen from her before.At that moment, Evan realized she truly meant every word. The shock hit him so hard that he could only curse silently in his mind.He stood there, tense from head to toe, staring at her in stunned disbelief. And perhaps it was just his imagination, but the atmosphere inside the villa suddenly felt different—almost as if the air itself had grown intoxicating."Ms. Stanton, we'll be taking our leave then." Just then, the Cortex Team tactfully departed. They even glanced at Evan before leaving. After all, they knew what Ivana intended to do and understood that the reason she summoned Evan over today was more than just gi
Evan smiled as he spoke."You're so sweet, kiddo." Ivana giggled. "Still, it has been so long since we last met. Can we only meet when there's a need?"Her voice was laced with dissatisfaction.It was only then that Evan realized just how long it had been since their last meeting."I've been busy settling my divorce...""Alright. I know you're a busy man."She rolled her eyes, not even bothering to wait for his complete response.A true beauty would always look gorgeous. Even a simple roll of the eye exuded charm.He was then reminded of how Ivana was actually Sylvie's aunt. How could a woman this beautiful and capable not be married yet?"Why are you spacing out? They're right before you."Snapping out of his thoughts, Evan realized the Cortex Team had entered the room at some point.Every one of them held an intricate box.Inside the boxes was a medicinal herb that glowed with energy. It was a clear sign that they were no ordinary herbs."Whoa!"He let out a gasp upon s
"Really? That's great!""Looks like he finally knows fear."Hazel and Roxanne burst into laughter when they heard the news.It seemed the video of the Norwood family's miserable fate truly worked on Evan.Clearly, it had gotten to him.After all, he visited the Norwood family to check out the situation.This was exactly what Hazel wanted.They were used as an example to strike fear into Evan's heart.That way, he would understand that a divorce meant he would be sharing the same fate as the Norwood family.He should be the one most afraid of a divorce. Yet he had actually dared to threaten her with it.That alone was unforgivable.With excitement written all over her face, Anya exclaimed, "Evan must be terrified now. It's only a matter of time before he comes crawling back to apologize!"Hazel nodded. She believed that too.There was no way she could lose now, and she had already forged Evan's death certificate. There were plenty of ways to punish him."Hazel, you're amaz
What absolute fools!The Norwood family's competitors wouldn't have waited for three whole years if they were capable of finding the evidence!"You're still playing the fool? Your fate is even more tragic than ours. After all, you're celebrating when you were only a pawn!"The Norwood family's anger only burned brighter in the face of Evan's silence."Evan, you don't deserve my respect! We know we're not good people, but we would never be used by our enemies!"Alice, Beverly, and Colette were screaming and shouting."Give my son back!"A few members of the Norwood family even pulled out knives before charging at Evan.At least 50 members of the family died in the past two days.They had all killed themselves due to the overwhelming stress.However, the family had chosen to pin all the blame entirely on Evan.They wanted Evan to pay with his life.Evan's grin widened.He had no idea why the Norwood family would arrive at that conclusion. Still, he wouldn't hold back if they
Hazel refused to believe that Evan would remain indifferent after witnessing what happened to the Norwood family.In the minds of Hazel, Roxanne, and Anya, Evan's attitude was akin to playing with fire.He clearly had absolutely no concept of how serious Cain's anger was.He probably thought they could still protect him as they did three years ago, and that he would get away scot-free.He could keep himself safe, improve his status, and even exert control over them.Did he seriously think that was even possible?He was biting off more than he could chew.He was a complete headcase!However, he would behave once they sent him the pictures of the miserable fate that befell the Norwood family.Soon, photos and videos of dead members of the Norwood family were sent to Evan's phone.Anya said in a threatening voice, "Evan, behave and apologize to Hazel now, or you'll be met with the same fate as those in the videos in four days!"Evan merely sneered in indifference.Were they tr
Hazel shot them a cold glare. "Do I look like I'm joking?" She never wanted to sink to Evan's level. She went to the courthouse with the big picture in mind, but he threw her efforts in her face and made it all seem pointless.'Why should I go out of my way to pander to his hoity-toity ass when he isn't worthy of my attention? Ridiculous. He's nothing without me. Yet, he dares to threaten me with the divorce? He's the one who should be shaking in his boots. Hmph!'"Evan will pay for his arrogance," Hazel spoke coldly. "What happens today doesn't matter. What matters is the results four days from now. I won't withdraw the divorce petition unless he comes begging with his tail between his legs. "Otherwise, we'll go through with it." Her lips curled in disdain. "Let's see if he still dares threaten me then."Roxanne and Anya shared a glance, understanding that Hazel was firmly standing her ground. Then, Roxanne asked cautiously, "What if Evan actually dies?" "He won't," Hazel r
Hazel had given Neil a direct order. He was to bring Evan back to her, safe and sound, no matter what.Evan didn’t want to go, but he went anyway. He also had questions for Zeke.Inside the hospital, Hazel and the others waited anxiously.Zeke's body trembled without stopping. His face was draine
Before anyone could react, Evan sprang into action.He lunged forward like a hawk, clamping a hand around Mylo's face and lifting him straight off the ground. Then, he drove Mylo's head into the hood of the car, again and again.Each impact sounded like a sledgehammer crashing down on steel. The
"I'm going to die… Hazel, Roxanne, I'm really going to die! Ah!"Hazel, Roxanne, and Anya immediately rushed forward to support him. They only managed to calm Zeke down together. Fortunately, their efforts were enough to get his breathing under control."Zeke, you'll be fine. We still have Evan ev
Evan had never been deeply involved with the Leighton family. After Roxanne had secretly taken the family's only life-saving drug, she had been branded a sinner by her own relatives and had nearly been expelled outright. It was only because her parents fought tooth and nail for her that she avoide







