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 her

you when I went out of town." Luca deliberately showed a hint

Abel to see. It was a flaw she deliberately

he had no evidence to prove it. Just as he was about to say something, Shanks interfered, "You indeed didn't tell

sinister sideways glance, as though

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

but she lowered her eyes without taking out her

continued, "Ivana, you're here just in time. I came here to find some medicinal herbs. I received a message that the herb farmers

you help me to ask around? I've already sent you the names and photos of

names and photos of medicinal herbs. She furrowed her brows slightly, realizing that these herbs were not from the same batch Shanks had initially

medicinal properties of these herbs in her mind. The more she thought about it,

they were not poisonous, they could

What was Shanks researching?

was confused. He knew her well and replied, "Your task is simply to help me locate these herbs. They're

Luca nodded and put away

if it was for saving lives, then that was what they

had dual purposes. Toxic herbs could also

what kind of people these herbs could

turned to look at Abel and asked, "I'm

already giving orders,

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

eagle-like gaze on Luca, and said, "Ivana, you're from the Island of Despair.

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

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

backward, instinctively clutching the area where she was

well. Even though he had struck her forcefully,

wanted to pretend to be dead, there was no way she

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

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

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