The supervisor felt relieved, but he still said, “No, this is my oversight. How can I possibly ask you to pay them? I—”But before he could finish talking, he felt a sharp gaze set upon him. Michael was the only one who could deliver such a sharp, intimidating glare. The supervisor was close to tears. It was not as if he had said anything wrong!But Ivanka no longer looked at the supervisor. She said, “Next person.”The next supervisor quickly gave his report. The work situation at his department was pretty good, so Ivanka’s expression became somewhat pleasant. However, Michael’s expression remained stormy.After everyone finished reporting on their work statuses, everyone fell silent. Evan had been the one who notified them about the meeting, and none of them were sure about what their next specific step was supposed to be. All of them waited for Michael and Ivanka to give their orders. As for Ivanka, she showed no intention to talk; she was also waiting for Michael to spe
But Ivanka still felt gloomy about this. After all, Waterbridge Street was far away. While it was in Bostone, the fact that Bostone itself was a city-county meant that they were basically traveling from one urban area to another. Hence, if they went over in the afternoon, they would only reach by night, and they could not inspect the site at all. They might even need to stay over. This fact made Ivanka really irritated. However, this was an order, and it was a work matter. She could not decline just because she could not keep her private life and work life separate. Otherwise, people would think that she was throwing a tantrum over something so small, and she could not afford to have people accuse her of such a flaw, not when she wanted to reclaim Lane’s Group. The collaboration with Michael was really important to her. Everyone in the conference room fell silent. Some of the women began envying Ivanka. How could she be so lucky? She got married to Michael in the past, and Mi
In the next moment, Ivanka said coolly, “I’ll sit in the front passenger’s seat.”Michael’s expression turned cold. That was all Ivanka said. She made to go to the front passenger’s seat, but before she could reach it, Evan said, “Young Master Ivan is sitting in the front passenger’s seat.”Speechless, Ivanka could only return to Evan’s side and get into the car. Why was Ivan going to Waterbridge Street?She had wanted to go to the front passenger’s seat because she did not want to sit together with Michael, but things did not turn out the way she wanted. After she got in, Ivan turned around to flash Ivanka a grin. “Afternoon, Ms. Ivanka.”He was calling her that in a joking fashion. After all, everyone referred to her that way at present and were treating it in the same vein as “Mrs. Barkworth”.Ivanka scowled and did not want to even acknowledge him. Ivan cackled. “Come now, we’re acquaintances, aren’t we? If you ignore me, you’re going to put me in a really awkward spot
The server began serving their food. Evan had already ordered their food beforehand, so they could start eating at the moment they arrived. After Evan parked his car, he came back, saw their seating, and lost his desire to go in. He had already pretty much figured out Michael’s feelings, and he knew that Michael would not want him to go over at the moment. While he was wondering about whether he should leave or go in, Ivan called out to him with a grin, as if he wanted more chaos for the fun of it. “Evan, come sit! Once we’re done eating, we have to leave! Time’s precious, and we have an important task ahead!”Evan did not know what to say to that. Even if they went over today, they were going to end up going to a hotel to rest first. They would not be able to do any sort of inspection, so they were not in a hurry at all. Ivan was clearly and very deliberately asking him to go over just so that he could watch the drama unfold. Neither Michael nor Ivanka spoke. Feeling re
“What the—! There’s nothing between me and Sandy! Also, she stole my mom’s stuff! Don’t talk about my mess with her like it’s the same with yours!”Michael smiled in clear mockery. Ivan bristled. “Seriously, what the hell?! I’ve told you guys plenty of times, but you just won’t believe me! I won’t ever spend the rest of my life with that tomboy! Don’t let me hear those things come out of your mouth next time!”Michael gave him a cool look. “You’ve never been so angry when we talked about other women before.”His rage was the issue in itself. If he was mad about it, that meant that he really cared about whatever was involved between him and Sandy, and his rage as well as frustration made Ivan look as if he was about to boil over. In his irritation, Ivan snapped, “That’s because I hate her. There are plenty of pretty ladies around. Why can’t you ask me to get together with a better woman?”“I did ask you to get together with a useless woman who’s much lesser than Sandy, but you w
Ivanka did not intend to sit in the back this time. Instead, she took the front passenger seat.Michael’s stern face darkened further.It was going to be a long journey. Ivanka got in and closed her eyes. She prepared to rest.However, her phone suddenly vibrated. Ivanka opened WhatsApp.It was her group chat with Sandy and Anna.Sandy: Iv, are you with Michael now?Ivanka was surprised. Who saw them together and posted on Twitter again?Ivanka: Yes.Anna: What are you doing together? Working?Ivanka: Yes. We’re going to Waterbridge Street today to handle some matters.Anna: Waterbridge Street? That’s far. Is it just you and Michael?Sandy: Damn it! It’s actually true! That jerk didn’t lie to me!Sandy sent a selfie of a disgruntled face.Anna: ?Ivanka: ?Ivanka: Evan is with us too.Ivanka kept typing on her phone. From his position, Michael could not see what was on her screen.He raised a hand and pressed his temple before leaning back into the seat to rest with hi
Ivanka did not bother to say anything to him. She set her phone aside again and closed her eyes to rest.Her indifference only made Michael’s expression darken further.Evan felt like the car might eventually explode from the tension in the air.He thought. “Why aren’t we there yet? Why?”Without realizing it, he pressed down on the accelerator a bit more.Finally, just as Evan had hoped for, they arrived at their destination.At that moment, Evan felt a rush of excitement. He was relieved that he no longer had to endure the tension in the car.As Ivanka stepped out of the car, she took a breath of the air of the place. She felt pretty good, except for the fact that Michael was there with her.Evan parked the car in the hotel courtyard.They made their way inside together.Evan naturally handled the check-in procedure.However, when he handed over the room key, Ivanka frowned. “Why is it a suite again?”She remembered the last time she traveled with Michael, they had stayed
“Why is it a suite? There’s no way I’ll share a room with you!” Sandy’s expression soured. She was clearly reluctant.“Since it’s a suite, we’re not exactly sharing a room!” Ivan’s expression also soured considerably. This woman always spoke her mind without restraint. She had said such things in front of so many people with no regard for his dignity!The receptionist stood behind the counter in awkward silence.Sandy ignored Ivan and turned directly to the receptionist. “I’d like to book another room, please.”The receptionist repeated the same explanation given to Ivanka. It was the truth.“I’m sorry, ma’am. Our rooms require a booking in advance. There are no spare rooms at the moment.”Sandy’s expression soured further. She turned to Ivan. “Did you know we were coming here today?”Ivan scoffed. How would he know?When Michael thought of a plan, he just executed it right away. He would never give advance notice.“We keep a suite reserved here year-round. Got it? If you don’