“Why did you do it? Our family was doing great, but you ruined it! Michael surely knew it was your doing. Have you ever thought about what comes next?”She inquired with the company’s employees earlier in the office. They seemed unusually quiet, so she could not find out anything. This only meant that Theodore had not dared to tell anyone. Otherwise, Lane’s Group would already be in a panic.Theodore took a deep breath, put his hands down, and said helplessly, “I messed up, I know. But what’s done is done. We need to keep moving forward, Chiara. I understand your concerns, but Barkworth’s Group hasn’t acted against us yet. Do you honestly think it’s because Michael is too busy?”Chiara was taken aback. She instinctively looked at him. “What do you mean?”“He’s not looking to mess with Lane’s Group.”Lyla also looked at him with doubt. “Why not?”“It’s because we’re still cooperating with him. He can’t make a move right now.”Chiara, who was just starting to feel a little hope, p
Lyla’s expression changed instantly!The mysterious person who contacted Chiara was plotting to kill Ivanka! If Ivanka were to die, Lane’s Group would be in trouble!Lyla started to panic.Theodore looked puzzled as he asked them, “What are you talking about?”Lyla had never told Theodore about the mysterious person because she did not want him to get involved, mainly to avoid his interference in this matter.She was afraid that Theodore might contact that mysterious person again.Before she could think too much about it, Chiara directly explained the situation to him.Theodore was stunned. He frowned and said in a low voice, “You’re actually involved with someone in this kind of scheme?!” Chiara pursed her lips and stayed silent.Lyla said helplessly, “We couldn’t clear Chiara’s suspicion at that time. If it weren’t for that person, Chiara would still be hiding in the mental hospital. Do you want our daughter to continue living in that kind of situation?”Theodore frowned eve
Ivanka smiled nonchalantly and said, “Who knows?”“Tsk, he’s gutsy! That explains his round belly.”Ivanka chuckled and did not say anything, while Sandy could not help but laugh. “They must be feeling pretty miserable right now. They hate you to the core and have been scheming to get rid of you, but now they have to hold back without touching a single hair on your head.”Sandy saw through the situation immediately. If Ivanka were eliminated, Michael would definitely not indulge in them anymore.Without Ivanka providing benefits to Barkworth’s Group, Lane’s Group would have no reason to exist!Ivanka smirked. “You’re so smart, bestie.”“Of course. Otherwise, how could I be your bestie?”Ivanka could not help but smile. “Even if you’re silly, you’re still my bestie.”Michael heard those words as soon as he walked in. The look on his handsome face darkened a little as his sharp gaze landed on the door of her room.Sandy, with her back to the door, could not help but feel a chill
Sandy stood trembling on the side and watched in terror. When she saw the sight of Ivanka’s still bloody and unhealed wound, she went pale. She did not expect it to be so serious!Besides, it had been a whole day and night, her wound was still so severe!At that moment, Sandy felt so bad for Ivanka. Her earlier carefree demeanor had vanished entirely.Looking at the grotesque wound, Sandy felt a pang of heartache like never before. That back was supposed to be smooth and pristine, without a single flaw, but now...When the doctor was treating Ivanka’s wound, she had intended to distract her as she was worried that she would be in too much pain. However, when she displayed such remarkable endurance to pain at such a young age unflinchingly, the doctor stopped worrying and began carefully tending to Ivanka’s wound.The doctor’s precise technique and swift movements spared Ivanka from a lot of pain. It was not until all her wounds were treated that she straightened up and gave Ivanka
She was already injured. Besides, those people were after her. If she went out again, they might attack again. It would not be conducive to the inspection. So, Michael had to go alone.Michael said indifferently, “I went to the police station today and made a contribution.”Ivanka’s eyes flickered with understanding.She nodded. “Right, that’s the right thing to do.”She figured out what Michael was up to. Waterbridge was a great scenic area and should indeed be developed. In that case, it should not remain the same as it used to be.This area did not really belong to this country, so the order was somewhat lax. The country would only try to gradually bring it under control.They had to improve the security here and bring some order.“So, how long do you think we’ll need to stay here?”“Until you’re fully recovered.”Ivanka was a little stunned. “That’s not necessary. I can move freely now. We can go back anytime.”Michael snorted. He had just said she was pushing herself, an
As she watched Michael’s increasingly cold expression, she said indifferently, “Countless women want to marry you. In fact, the heiress of the Cullen family only wants you as her husband, and Master Barkworth has always wanted Ms. Tanya. As long as you’re willing, Ms. Tanya would immediately bear children for you. So, Mr. Barkworth, you can find someone else. Even if we remarry, there’s no love between us. We’d only spend our lives together like robots. That’s lying to Grandma, which wouldn’t be fair.”She had come to terms with it now. She did not want to deceive Rosie like she used to. Even well-intentioned lies had to be considered case by case.Besides, she did not see this as a well-intentioned lie. It was pure deception.In an instant, the room grew even colder!However, Ivanka did not seem to notice anything amiss. She just said wearily, “I’m tired and want to rest. Do you have anything else to say?”Michael chuckled in frustration. So, she was kicking him out?How proacti
“Get out!” Ivan roared angrily.“Do you think I would go out just because you say so? No way!”Ivan’s face was icy cold as he tried to control his anger. He said, “If you don’t come out, I’ll break down this door! You won’t be able to sleep well tonight!”Sandy was speechless.Had he lost his mind?However, Sandy suddenly lost the courage to oppose him.Being in the same suite with him had already made her feel incredibly insecure, but now it was even worse. She was afraid he would actually break down her door. After all, he had money and power!He could afford to break down a door!Damn it!She was mad!That jerk!She gritted her teeth but could not really oppose him. She could only swallow her anger and walk out.She vowed never to have any contact with this monster again when she went home!“Why do you want me to come out?”“Don’t you know I haven’t eaten anything yet?” Ivan’s face was grim, as if he was struggling to control his anger.However, his words left Sandy b
Michael’s icy gaze fell directly on the bed, but the sheets were neatly folded. There was no one there. He looked in the bathroom, only to find it empty!His face darkened instantly. He immediately took out his phone and tried calling Ivanka, but all he got was the female voice prompt indicating that her phone was switched off.Michael’s expression darkened even more. He immediately left the room and headed toward Ivan’s room.After ringing the doorbell, he continued knocking. Ivan irritably spoke up. “Who the hell is it? Knocking endlessly early in the morning!”He had never considered Michael doing this. Irritated by the persistent knocking, Ivan opened the door, ready to give a piece of his mind.He was surprised to see Michael standing at the door grimly.Ivan was dumbfounded. “Whoa, how come it’s you? Are you crazy? Knocking like this?”“Where is Sandy?”Ivan frowned immediately. He spoke up in a protective tone, “Sandy isn’t even up, and you want her to go accompany Ivank