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

attend this industry networking event, and you didn't ask me to report to you when I went out of town." Luca deliberately showed a hint of panic in

to see. It was a flaw

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

as though he was questioning

up his phone. He sent a few

she lowered her eyes without taking

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

to ask around? I've already sent you

said, 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

medicinal properties of these herbs in her mind.

were basically toxic. Even if they were not poisonous, they could

What was Shanks researching?

He knew her well and replied, "Your task is simply to help me locate

Luca nodded and put away her

needed the herbs for, if

purposes. Toxic herbs could also be used for

about what kind of people these herbs could

at Abel and asked, "I'm done. Do you have anything else to

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

blue eyes, a hidden flicker of emotion shimmered unnoticed.

a deep breath, fixed his eagle-like gaze on Luca, and said, "Ivana, you're from the Island of Despair. You need to decide which side

it, or else don't be

remained unsettled. Before she could respond,

Luca staggered two steps backward, instinctively clutching the

knew human anatomy well. Even though he had struck her forcefully, he avoided hitting

be

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

her, he was reminded of Kassy, who was terribly harmed by Luke. He had wanted to love

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