Chapter 23 After the school started , except for the class time , the two people were almost inseparable . Ivy quickly adapted to her new life and gradually left behind all the things from the past . Ivys mother would occasionally call and talk about trivial matters . She said that after Rod went to Lysmeria , he came back suddenly and announced the cancellation of his marriage with Yvette . Yvette refused to agree and came to his house several times , but he ignored her . The two of them were in a constant cold war . She said that Rod recently had a big argument with Rods father and was even threatening to quit the Archer Group for no reason . Ivy remained silent , without expressing any opinions . After all , now she is only connected to the Archer family through Ivys mother . As long as Mom was fine , she didnt care about whatever happened to the Archer family . fter hanging up the phone , Ivy looked at the time and sent Bruce a message asking him what time he finished class . e quickly replied , saying that there was a dinner in the afternoon and asked her not to ait . y understood and packed her bag , then left the school alone . he was holding her phone and wondering what to eat when a car suddenly stopped by e roadside . ne heard a sound and lifted her head . Before she could see clearly , she was grabbed by a rce of gravity and dragged into the car . an instant , feelings of fear and despair flooded Ivys heart . It was Rod . After realizing the situation , Ivy stopped struggling and spoke in a cold voice . Rod , what were you doing ? Hearing the anger in her tone , Rod also stopped pretending and chuckled lightly . Kidnapping , Ivy , cant you see it ? It was said to be a kidnapping , but when he saw her skin turning red from being pinched , he let go of his hand and returned her freedom . Ivy struggled to sit up and looked at the scenery rushing past outside the window , trying to determine her own location . The direction of the lane was towards the sea . Rod wanted to take her away from Cyrenth . After realizing this , her heart sank and she furrowed her brows , lifting her head . After seeing that gaunt face , she showed some surprise in her eyes . Less than a month had passed , how did he become like this ? Rod also noticed her shocked expression . n those tired eyes , filled with bloodshot veins , there was a hint of gloom . Whats wrong ? Dont you recognize your brother anymore ? You havent sent me a ingle message in a month , Ivy . How could you be so heartless ? His tone , although still casual as before , Ivy knew that it was all deliberately created by im . o be precise , in front of her and her mother , he always wore the mask of a playboy . nd the person who appeared in front of her at this moment was the truest Rod . ook off the considerate and sunny mask . She looked at the person in front of her , who was completely unrecognizable , and couldnt help but ask . Do we have to do it this way , brother ? Upon hearing the title brother , Rods smile froze on his face . He raised his hand and pinched her chin , as if trying to control his own emotions , and his facial skin twisted into a knot . Dont call me brother ! Ivy , from today onwards , I am your husband . I will take you to Aurivelle , and we will get married just like we promised before ! Until this moment , Ivy finally confirmed . Rod , he was really crazy . As she watched the madness surging on his face , she felt it was incomprehensible and couldnt help but scream out . I didnt want to ! Rod , I didnt want to marry you at all ! Word for word , sentence by sentence , clear pronunciation , and resounding delivery . Rods eyes grew colder in this sentence . He approached her , looking directly into her pupils , and retorted her word by word . No matter if you are willing or not , Ivy , I have said it . vou can onl … .h 1 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!