Chapter 195

She thought, They’re just flowers. I can buy them if I want to. What’s here to be so smug about? Wretch.

At that moment, there was a knock on the office door. Ivana took a deep breath, her face grim, as she called toward the door, “Come in.”

Jenny knew Ivana was in a bad mood, so she stepped forward respectfully and said, “Ms. Ivana Stout, here is all the information you asked me to gather on Brittany.”

Ivana paused for a moment, then reached out to take the documents Jenny handed her. She held the papers delicately between her fingers, carefully reading the introduction.

Brittany was the daughter of the Patterson family. Her father, Floyd, was a leader in the transportation industry, with a prominent family background and substantial wealth. However, Floyd was critically ill. The doctors had already issued a critical condition notice, and there was no hope for recovery. The only one who could save her father was Dr. Lovett, the miracle healer.

Ivana furrowed her brows. She thought, ‘No wonder she was on her knees begging Isabella last night.’ With a family as prominent as the Pattersons, why wouldn’t Isabella help them? It makes absolutely no sense.

But in the next moment, Ivana curled her lips into a slight smile. She thought, ‘No matter the reason, as long as Isabella doesn’t help, it is a good thing.’ Isabella was full of herself. She has bragged a lot since she acquired medical skills. I’ll just let Brittany develop hatred towards Isabella, and soon someone would step in to deal with her. The main point was, Brittany was definitely not a good person. Back in school, she was known for getting into fights, smoking, drinking, and dating—she was up for anything. She even got reported to the police for bullying, and it was her father who mediated, paying the other party to drop the charges. Getting someone like her to hold a grudge was pretty easy.

Ivana’s anger had lessened a lot by now, a cold smile on her lips. She thought, ‘Let’s see how she handles it this time.’ Every time, Isabella managed to slip away, but the Patterson family was no joke. For the past decade or so, the Patterson family controlled both the underworld and legitimate businesses. No matter how skilled Isabella was, she couldn’t escape their vengeance.

Jenny let out a sigh of relief when she saw Ivana’s spirits lift. Otherwise, Ivana might take her frustration out on her again.

Just then, Ivana’s phone buzzed. Glancing at the screen, she unlocked it and saw a message from Jayden, breaking into a smile.

Jayden: Ivana, let’s have lunch together. I’ve booked a private room at a restaurant near your office.

Ivana’s eyes sparkled. She thought, Jayden is asking me to lunch! That proves the flowers weren’t from him.

Ivana felt as if her heart was about to float away. She immediately put down the documents and quickly replied to Jayden’s message.

Ivana: Sure, Jayden, I’ll be there soon!

Ivana turned and put all the documents in the drawer, locked it up, and then said to Jenny, “You can go ahead with your work. I’m off to lunch.”

Not waiting for Jenny to reply, Ivana had already grabbed her bag and quickly headed out of the office. Jenny watched her rush out, her eyebrows slightly furrowed in curiousity. She thought, “Who asked her out? She looks like she’s grinning from ear to ear.” Jenny shook her head in confusion, sighing softly. She thought, As long as she’s not throwing more tantrums, everything’s alright. During the time she had spent with Ivana, she had mostly seen Ivana throwing tantrums. Gentle in public, temperamental in private. Ivana was truly a person with two faces.

When Ivana jogged into the private room, Jayden was already waiting inside. She hadn’t seen Jayden for a while. He looked even more handsome, wearing a stylish and gentlemanly black and white casual suit. His short hair was styled to blow backwards, clearly the result of careful grooming.

Ivana felt a surge of happiness in her heart. She thought, ‘Did he really dress up just to see me?’

Her face blossomed with a gentle smile as she softly closed the door and wrapped her arms around Jayden from behind. With a hint of grievance, she said, “Jayden, it’s been so long since you last saw me.” She had been missing Jayden so much lately. But she didn’t dare to be too forward, afraid of annoying Jayden.

Jayden’s body stiffened slightly, then he curved his lips into a tender smile and said, “Well, I’m here now, aren’t I? Have you missed me these past few days?” He pulled Ivana closer, guiding her to sit in his lap. Being held like this by Jayden made Ivana feel like she was floating on a cloud of happiness. She nodded eagerly and said, “Yes, I’ve missed you so much!” Her eyes were fixated on Jayden’s lips, and they moved slightly as if wanting to speak.

Unable to hold back any longer, Ivana kissed him fully. They kissed deeply, their passion growing until they had to break apart to catch their breath. Ivana leaned against Jayden’s shoulder, hugging him tightly, and said softly, “I can’t help it, you smell so good. I just want to eat you up.”

Jayden’s eyes twinkled with humor. He leaned closer to Ivana, whispering playfully in her ear, “I’ll let you. I’ll find you in…

Chapter 193

…a few days once I’m done with work.”

Ivana felt a tingling sensation at his words, making her flustered, and she snuggled closer into Jayden’s arms. Her heart leaped with joy, and she nodded bashfully, “Yeah, I’ll wait for you, Jayden.” Honestly, she wished she could be with him right now. But they were in a public place where staff could enter at any moment. Plus, Jayden was a famous actor, and any scandal could be a disaster for him. So, no matter how much she wanted to, Ivana had to hold back her desires.

Jayden chuckled softly, “Let’s eat first. I just came back from the filming set, and I’m a bit hungry.” Ivana reluctantly sat up from Jayden’s arms, taking the seat closest to him. The waiter came in quickly and started bringing in the dishes one by one. It was clear that Jayden had informed them beforehand, as the staff kept their focus straight ahead and didn’t show any curiosity about Jayden. After serving, they nodded respectfully at Jayden, saying, “Mr. Jayden, please enjoy your meal.” Then, they quietly left the room, gently closing the door behind them.

Ivana smiled as she put some food on Jayden’s plate, “Jayden, this is your favorite. Give it a try.” Her heart and eyes were all on Jayden. Once he picked up his fork to take a bite, her lips turned up in a smile.

After eating for a bit, Jayden put down his fork and looked at Ivana. Ivana was puzzled and asked, “Jayden, what’s wrong?”

Jayden asked, “Ivana, do you know what your sister has been busy with lately?” This was why Jayden wanted to see Ivana today. Recently, Isabella had blocked all his contact methods, and his busy filming schedule kept him from reaching out to her. But Empress of Prosperity was about to start filming, and such a big production was sure to be a huge hit. So he wanted to play the lead male role in it. The series was funded by Henry. That time at the club, Isabella seemed to be in a good relationship with Henry, with Samu there too. If Isabella could use her connections, landing the lead male role in this series shouldn’t be a problem for him. Finding himself with some free time today, he immediately made plans to see Ivana.

Ivana’s hand holding the fork paused suddenly, and her smile froze on her face, as jealousy flooded her, almost overwhelming her entirely. She thought, That woman! Is she still making Jayden keep her in mind?

Ivana gripped her fork tightly, struggling to control her anger, forcing a smile as she looked at Jayden and said, “Bella has been busy lately. It seems like there’s someone she likes. That man even sent a big bouquet of flowers to the office today.”

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