The doorbell dinged.Sandy opened the door for Ivanka.Sandy smiled and said, “Are you here for me? I came over for dinner just now.”Before Ivanka replied, Thomas’ laughter rang out from behind Sandy. “Hahaha, move aside, kiddo. Let Iv in.”Sandy stepped aside with a chuckle. Ivanka closed the door, changed into slippers, and entered the living room.“Uncle Thomas, sorry for bothering you at this hour.”“Don’t be sorry, kiddo. You can come to me anytime. It’s never too late or too early.”Thomas genuinely admired Ivanka’s character and capability.If she visited, she must have something important to tell him, or else she would not have come over so late at night.Ivanka smiled. “As a matter of fact, I want to collaborate with Sadler’s Group soon, and I still need your help. We will hold a meeting tomorrow.”Thomas was a little confused. “What meeting? Let’s discuss it in my study.”With that, Thomas led Ivanka into the study. Sandy stayed outside because they would be talki
Once they entered Ivanka’s house, Sandy could not help asking, “Iv, are you really prepared? Are you going to take them down once and for all?”“I haven’t come to that point. Don’t worry about me.”There was a hint of doubt and hesitation in Sandy’s eyes. But she eventually signed. “Knowing that my uncle is helping you, I can rest assured. Regardless, you have to be careful. The Lanes are deplorable. They even hired someone to drive a car into you. I’m genuinely concerned…” She sighed again.After all, Ivanka had been targeted, and it wasn’t the first or second time this happened. She was indeed in danger.Ivanka nodded. “Don’t worry.”That was all she said about this. The two of them chatted for a while before washing up and heading to bed.The next day, after Ivanka woke up, she made breakfast. Sandy was still concerned. “Iv, are you absolutely ready?”Even though she still had no idea what Ivanka was up to, she could sense that it would be risky. Why else would Ivanka and Unc
Many people gave Thomas puzzled looks. He would not mention this person without a reason; there must be some business collaboration or potential partnership at play.Thomas had always been a sensible man. He would not exaggerate or speak about things unlikely to happen.As business-minded individuals, they naturally prioritized profit. When Thomas mentioned it, some began to anticipate potential outcomes. However, they did not want to raise their hopes too high.After all, everyone knew who Papaver was. Many have tried to curry favor with her but failed. Even Barkworth’s Group and Sadler’s Group were interested in cooperation, but there was no news about it, let alone collaborative products being developed. As for smaller companies, they could only dream about collaborating with Papaver.Someone in the meeting could not help but sigh inwardly and said helplessly, “Papaver is completely out of our league, Mr. Thomas. Why did you suddenly bring her up?” What he actually meant was t
As they pondered this, someone could not help but ask aloud, “Is Ms. Ivanka involved in this collaboration?”Otherwise, why would she be here?Jillian also realized this and immediately looked at Ivanka.Chiara was seated beside Ivanka. When she heard this, jealousy and anger brewed in her eyes as she looked at Ivanka. She was about to lose her composure.Why? Why did this have to involve Ivanka?!Ivanka’s presence in this meeting must be connected to what Thomas mentioned!That damn b*tch!! Ivanka calmly replied, “That’s correct. I’m part of this.”Thomas looked at everyone and smiled, “Everyone, let’s calm down.”One of Fernando’s supporters could no longer stand it and said, “Calm down? Papaver is someone beyond our reach, okay?! Both Michael and Jonah have tried to meet Papaver in person but have not succeeded. We still don’t know who she really is. She’s never out in public. We don’t even know if she’s a man or a woman. Did Ms. Ivanka really contact her? And don’t even t
What nonsense was Thomas spouting?!At that moment, everyone speechlessly stared at Thomas.Theodore, on the other hand, smiled and said, “What do you mean by that, Mr. Thomas?”Thomas chuckled. “You’ve been staying with the Lane family for years. You and Mr. Fernando have been under the same roof. Ivanka practically grew up right under your nose. Yet, you know nothing about this important matter?”Chiara was puzzled.Something was definitely not right! What was Thomas talking about? Why did she keep getting even more uneasy?!Theodore felt the same way. He looked at Thomas and said in confusion, “What do you mean? I’m confused right now.”“Hahaha...” Thomas was in a good mood. It seemed like what he said earlier was just a joke. While everyone was still baffled, he chuckled and said, “Initially, everyone thought Ivanka was just an ordinary girl. But now, with her true identity being revealed bit by bit, aren’t you shocked, Mr. Lane?”Was he shocked?!He was so angry that he w
In an instant, everyone looked at Ivanka and waited for her response.Thomas smiled silently.Ivanka remained calm and gave a short and sweet reply. “Yes, I am.”The room fell silent.She was Papaver?!How could this be possible?!Chiara widened her eyes, on the verge of losing her composure.That stupid b*tch! There was no way she was Papaver!She was going insane.Theodore was also dumbfounded. He could not believe Ivanka was Papaver.No, this could not be true. It must be a scheme concocted by Ivanka and Thomas!With that in mind, he immediately glanced at one of his trusted shareholders, Henry Kennedy. Henry instantly understood what Theodore was conveying.He adjusted his middle-parted hair, looked at Ivanka, and said, “Ms. Ivanka, you are a lawyer yourself. You must know that lying and deception come with consequences, especially when it involves such a significant collaboration for our company. Impersonation is not a good thing.”Ivanka looked at him calmly. “You don
Thomas then spoke as if making an announcement, “I wouldn’t bring this up today if I were trying to fool anyone or pull a gimmick. We’re all in this together, working for mutual benefit. There’s no need for discord. It’s an honor to collaborate with Papaver. Since Iv is Papaver, we should be even happier because she’s one of us.” He spoke calmly, but his words carried a deeper meaning.He subtly warned others not to harbor malicious doubts or suspicions to prevent them from overthinking the situation. He wanted to ensure that they would accept the situation as it was.However, everyone was still in disbelief.How could Ivanka be Papaver?How could someone so young know so much?Was she even human?The crowd looked at Ivanka as if she were a monster, though Ivanka seemed unfazed. Using this identity to collaborate with other companies was inevitable.Ivanka had more important things to do that day.These were just the beginning. Once this prelude passed, it would mark a new be
Thomas’s words sounded pertinent, but Theodore’s expression darkened upon hearing them.“Are you implying that there’s a problem with how I’m managing this company?”As the chairman, he held a higher status. So, he felt no need to hold back in speaking his mind.Everyone in the meeting had a complex expression, but Thomas simply smiled at Theodore.“I’m just stating facts. Our company can’t currently operate independently. Persisting in our current approach would only lead to a significant decrease in sales for Iv’s designs and tarnish her reputation.”Theodore frowned and signaled to his supporters.One of his supporters coldly remarked, “You can’t put it that way. Papaver being part of our team means she should contribute to the company. We can also perform well on our own. Plus, who knows the outcome before we advertise? If sales are dipping, is it the company’s fault, or is Papaver not living up to the hype?”He was clearly trying to shift the blame to Ivanka.Ivanka smirke