Michael’s expression instantly turned icy. Ivan sensed that something was wrong and looked over. When he saw them walking side by side over there and that they appeared to be talking and smiling, the corner of his lips twitched speechlessly.“Your ex-wife has got someone new.”Michael’s expression was glum. Perhaps because his gaze was too stern, they both saw him.Before Jonah could say anything, Michael entered the room. Jonah curled his lip into a sneer.Ivan, on the other hand, glanced at Ivanka and gave her the middle finger before entering.Ivanka continued to enter without comment as Jonah sneered a little and gave her a sidelong glance.Michael had already arrived at the defendant's seat at this point and seated himself.However, his expression abruptly became even sterner when he noticed the sign in front of him!Ivan looked over as well. He was shocked. “Darn! Since when did Ivanka become a lawyer?”Michael clenched his teeth and said nothing.Ivan said frustratingl
It was a shame that they could not film in a courthouse. Otherwise, they would have filmed it from the beginning till the end.They would be able to share such an entertaining show with everyone.It did not cross anyone’s mind what Ivanka was capable of. All they wanted to see was the drama that was going to happen between them.While they were still waiting for the show to start, the personnel finally finished the summary.The judge looked calm. “Defendant, in regard to the plaintiff’s claims, do you have anything to say?”Ivan had long prepared for this before the hearing. He had speculated the various points the plaintiff would raise, so he spoke without any hesitation.“Objection.”Michael was sitting in his seat, but he was not listening to Ivan. His sharp gaze was focused on Ivanka.Jonah, on the other hand, cocked an eyebrow. He found this getting more and more interesting.“In response to the issues raised by the plaintiff, we have five points of objection.”“First, a
“Third, after the defendant developed the project, they had no regard for…”“Fourth…”“Fifth…”Ivanka laid out her arguments against the five points coherently. Every argument was well-founded. Even Michael’s expression stiffened for a second.On the other hand, Ivan had turned a little pale.He had been treating Ivanka like any other lawyer, but everything she had just said was spot on and hit him square in the gut!If he was unable to refute her five points, the certainty of victory had gradually shifted to an equilibrium.Jonah gave a small smile. She had not lied to him at all.Ivanka did not look at Michael from start to finish. She returned her gaze to the judge after she finished speaking with Ivan. “We have clarified the five points mentioned earlier. After that, I’ll make a statement about the lawsuit filed against my client.”The judge was surprised. He was clearly puzzled by Ivanka’s request, but given the situation, he still nodded. “Please proceed.”Ivanka nodded
All the spectators were concerned about Ivan. The main thing was that Ivan was a well-known lawyer. It would be embarrassing for him if he was defeated by Ivanka, who had no footprint in the legal industry.Ivan finally responded with a third point while the crowd was still waiting.“Third, Ms. Lane’s claim does not fall within the scope of today’s appeal. According to...”Ivanka’s lip curled slightly. His counter-argument to her third point was a little shaky, but it was still acceptable.She was now regarded as a celebrity. Michael’s gaze remained fixed on her. He never once looked away.Ivanka, on the other hand, never looked at him. It was as if all she cared about was winning the case.“Plaintiff, please speak.”Ivanka was still rattling off her claims without pausing. The spaces in front of Jonah and herself were still devoid of notes. She spoke with such assurance that her statements were quite compelling.At that juncture, Ivan did not believe he could continue holding
She spoke slowly and with a calm expression.She did not waste a single unnecessary word, and she did not speak any less than usual.The courtroom was pin-drop silent. Even the judge, some auditors, and the staff were taken aback.Ivan’s fists were clenched.He abruptly stopped speaking at that moment, realizing that no matter what he said, he could no longer salvage the situation.As he looked at Michael, his expression darkened. “I apologize. I gave it my all.”Michael pursed his lips and remained silent. It was a total defeat.Ivanka only smiled briefly after the judge announced the final verdict. She turned to face Jonah. “How are you going to thank me?”Jonah chuckled. “Can I give myself to you?”Their microphones had remained turned on. Ivanka spoke in hushed tones, so no one else could hear her clearly.However, Jonah appeared to have done it on purpose. Everyone had heard him with crystal clarity!Michael’s stare was so cold that Jonah would have died if looks could
Ivanka’s lips twitched. She did not want to say anything to him. She just stood up and walked outside.Suki looked at Sandy, who was still in her daze, and she pushed Sandy. “Sandy?”Sandy snapped out of her daze, and her frozen expression also immediately faded. She stared at Suki. “Suki, did I not hear it wrong just now? Is Ivanka Iris?”Suki gently coughed. “Yes.”They initially had not planned to conceal Ivanka’s identity at the court this time.Since she defeated Ivan today, everyone would have guessed that she was Iris.Instead of being tried out by people, they would better admit it in front of the crowd today, and this also saved a lot of trouble later.Sandy took a breath. “Oh my gosh! What kind of people are around me now? I know about this only now, like a fool!”The lawsuit today was a battle between two experts! It was too exciting!There were not many things that she could learn, but she felt surprised!But after she felt surprised, she felt indescribably lost.
Michael spoke no further. He simply legged it.Jonah looked at Ivanka with a smile. “Shall we have lunch together?”Ivanka’s expression was calm. “No, thanks. I’ll have lunch with my friends.”As she spoke, Sandy was already running over. Her eyes could not contain her surprise. “Ivanka! You hid it from me for so long. I didn’t know that you were Iris!”Ivanka looked apologetic. “I’m sorry.”“What are you apologizing for? I’m happy for you! You’ll be here for me now. If I need to file a lawsuit, people would not dare to oppose me when they know that you’re my friend! How awesome I am! I’ll become famous!”Ivanka smiled. She cast a glance at Jonah. “See you then, Mr. Sadler.”Jonah still wanted to take her to lunch, but it did not seem like he was going to succeed. Therefore, he nodded and left.Sandy kept talking for a while, and all her topics were about Ivanka being Iris. She was so indescribably proud.After the three of them got into the car, Sandy could not help but said,
Many people had watched the lawsuit between Barkworth’s Group and Sadler’s Group today. Even if the exact content could not be revealed today, the winner and loser would be known later, even if they were not known now.Besides, revealing Ivanka’s personal identity would not be involved with legal relationships.Therefore, Ivanka was trending on Twitter again.[Mr. Barkworth’s ex-wife is Iris the lawyer expert?!]At that moment, Sandy held her phone while pridefully said, “Haha! Ivanka, you’re on the trend again! Everyone is extremely shocked! Let me read a few comments for you!”Ivanka pursed her lips. She was actually not very concerned about these.Meanwhile, Sandy already started reading the comments.[I used to look down on Mr. Barkworth’s ex-wife the most in the past. I heard she was useless, and she was even the mistress who stole her sister’s husband. But the person whom I admire the most is Iris. She’s Ms. Iris! I didn’t expect her to be such a beautiful girl! She’s pret