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

didn't know you'd 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

see. It was a flaw

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

glance, as though he was questioning whose side he was

and picked up his phone. He sent a

her eyes without taking out her

here just in time. I came here to find some medicinal herbs. I received a message that the herb farmers here

me to ask around? I've already sent you

what Shanks said, she finally glanced at her phone. It was some names and photos of medicinal herbs. She furrowed her brows slightly, realizing

her mind. The more she thought about it, the

they could produce harmful toxins to the human body when combined with certain

What was Shanks researching?

well and replied, "Your task is simply to help me locate these herbs. They're meant

nodded and put away

what Shanks needed the herbs for, if it was for saving lives, then that was what

purposes. Toxic herbs could

what kind of people

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

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 is the

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

else don't be surprised if I'm not so nice about it.

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

steps backward, instinctively clutching

though he had struck her forcefully, he avoided hitting any

to pretend to be dead, there

questioned Abel. His temper flared as

who was terribly harmed by Luke. He had wanted to love her and cherish her, but Luke ruined her so thoroughly. She was

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