In the beginning, Shanks agreed to help and even took practical actions. Therefore, the island still needed Shanks' assistance.

"Ivana, tell me, why didn't you report to my people when you came to X City for this networking event?" Abel had no choice but to follow Shanks’ intention. He questioned Luca.

Luca replied, "The people from the Island of Despair are watching me. Isn't it all the same whether I report to you or not?"

Abel's gaze deepened. He lifted his head and grasped Luca's chin, forcing her to meet his eyes.

"Is that your reason for not reporting? Have you forgotten whose side you're on?" Abel sneered.

"Do you think you're still Luke’s woman after returning to his side? Once I tell him everything you've done, do you think he'll still keep you by his side?"

In Abel's perception, Luke was different from other men.

He valued emotions more than others.

Even though others thought he had abandoned his mistreated wife for a younger, prettier woman, they did not know it had always been the same person.

Although Luke did not know Ivana’s true identity was Bianca, the attraction of their souls made him choose her once again.

Still, what did it matter?

Their child was still on the Island of Despair. Hence, there was no way Ivana would tell Luke her true identity.

Therefore, Abel believed that if Luke knew what she had done, he would surely choose his own interests over his emotions.

A man like Luke could not tolerate betrayal from others the most.

Luca secretly let out a sneer. She might have been afraid or worried because of Abel's threats back then.

However, it was different now.

At least she knew that Luke and she were of one mind.

Luca had not shown

to you when I went out of town." Luca deliberately showed a hint of panic in her eyes when

for Abel to see. It

However, he had no evidence to prove it. Just as he was

as though he was questioning whose side he

looked at Abel calmly and picked up his phone. He sent a few photos

but she lowered her eyes without taking

in time. I came here to find some medicinal herbs. I received

help me to ask around? I've already sent

she finally glanced at her phone. It was some names and photos of medicinal herbs. She furrowed her brows slightly, realizing that these herbs were not from the same batch Shanks

in her mind. The more she thought about

were basically toxic. Even if they were not poisonous, they could produce harmful toxins to the human body when combined with certain other

What was Shanks researching?

well and replied, "Your task is simply

nodded and put away

did not know what Shanks needed the herbs for, if it was for saving lives, then that

herbs often had dual purposes. Toxic herbs could also be used

was just curious about what kind of people these

Luca agreed, Shanks turned to look at Abel and asked, "I'm done. Do you have anything else

"I haven't disciplined her yet and you're already giving orders, making it seem like you're helping her out of

eyes, a hidden flicker of emotion shimmered unnoticed. "Priority

silenced Abel. He took a deep breath, fixed his eagle-like gaze on Luca, and said, "Ivana, you're from

it, or else don't be surprised if I'm not so

to his warning, her heart remained unsettled. Before she could respond, Abel impatiently delivered a punch

instinctively clutching

he had struck her forcefully, he avoided hitting

she wanted to pretend to be dead,

you hear me?!" questioned Abel. His temper flared as he moved closer, ready

He had wanted to love her and cherish her, but Luke ruined her so thoroughly.

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