Chapter 2109

"Oh no, no, 'traitor' sounds way too unpleasant," Ivar said with a shake of his head. "You know the saying Xancent, 'wisdom lies in recognizing the reality of the situation.'" "You've always been sharp and intelligent, Melinda. You know exactly how I feel about you. You're the only woman who has ever truly captured my heart. If you come with me, I'll ensure you live a life of privilege and fortune." "Is that so?" Melinda sneered. "You probably have no idea who I really am," Ivar stated, his brow arching with pride. "I'll have you know, my grandfather was the one who founded the world's top-selling car brand. You see, just a single model—Carolla—has brought in over a trillion Ebrean dollars worldwide. You couldn't even possibly fathom such wealth. What do you even hope to accomplish by staying in Xancent? You have no future here." Ivar snorted disdainfully and continued, "You see, Xancent is a realm of social maneuvering, where your lack of influence, power, and connections render