Through the day. It seemed like everything would be under control, but no, increasingly unfavorable news is being revealed, seriously affecting Ivy and even implicating Ryan. It could be said that Mariko's side has moved on to the second step in destroying Ivy's life. In just a few hours, a series of social media pages spread evidence of Ivy's affair with her boss, specifically Ryan. There were even pictures showing them at a hotel. In no time, the entire company caught wind of the situation, and both Ryan and Ivy were reminded by others.Honestly, ever since he found out about the news, he couldn't focus on work. He just received a call from the corporate office, demanding to clean up the rumors about him and Ivy to avoid further damage to the corporation's reputation. Ryan is thinking about how to handle it, starting with convincing arguments before the board of directors, once summoned. The truth is, there's nothing between her and him beyond spending one night together at the X ho

Their eyes still locked, and suddenly Ryan's heart beat faster than before at the close-up beauty of Ivy. The current sensation ruling his heart felt entirely unfamiliar, appearing for the first time, causing Ryan to feel slightly disoriented in perception."Are you teasing me?" She suddenly asked seriously, and just like that, all of Ryan's romantic feelings seemed to vanish."Stop right here." Ivy raised her hands in a gesture, creating distance. "I will hand over everything to your new secretary as soon as possible."Ryan disagreed. Deep down, he didn't want Ivy to leave.After speaking, Ivy slowly freed herself from his hold, but Ryan wouldn't allow it. He insisted on keeping her in place, even bringing his face closer to hers."What do you want? Let me go," Ivy softly requested."Right now, I want you," Ryan gently declared, his tone and choice of address changing casually. "And I don't like rejection."Words turned into actions as Ryan's mischievous hand gently held Ivy's stubbo

Even though Luke's demeanor was completely serious, affirming Tegan's prediction as accurate, she still found it hard to believe."How could this be?" Tegan exclaimed after a moment of confusion, her disbelief evident. "It's like a joke. Not funny at all, Luke."Luke simply smiled, using the opportunity to gracefully conclude the discussion."Well, I have nothing more to say. It's best for you to get back to work."He didn't want to delve too deeply into the past, as he wasn't ready to share with anyone how wonderful Ivy truly was. It wasn't that he enjoyed hiding things; rather, there were enemies out there. Walls have ears, and Luke wanted to avoid bringing trouble upon himself and Ivy. He wasn't afraid of anything bad happening to him; he just couldn't bear the thought of anything related to Ivy. "And don't forget to escort that wicked girl outside to help me." He requested. "Pass on to her that when I'm still kind, she should take note, or else it will surely be a sad story."Luk

The next day, the morning news reported that a young man had been arrested for spreading false rumors, causing serious damage to Ivy Green's reputation. The police were continuing their investigation to find the mastermind. According to legal regulations, the culprit could face the maximum penalty, up to ten years, as the victim did not withdraw the complaint. Subsequently, social media platforms began to follow suit, with previous posts about Ivy being taken down. It could be said that Ivy acted swiftly, and moreover, she handled the situation neatly and cleanly.Today, Ivy went to work in an extremely cheerful mood, always holding her head up high. People in the company quickly spread the news, knowing the truth about the situation. Therefore, their demeanor towards Ivy was different from yesterday when they saw her. Humans are indeed a funny species, with their attitudes changing like the weather. Just yesterday, they were hurling insults, looking disdainfully, but now, when they s

Exhausted! Thinking too much gave me a headache, but whatever he did was his business, and Ivy's situation was her own concern. Ivy just needed to be herself, regardless of the circumstances. Why bother about others' affairs? Ivy was confident that no one could easily coerce or intimidate her."May I know what your motive is?" Ivy delicately probed, then applied her analytical skills to provide an answer. "What benefits do you gain from hiring me? Wealth, fortune, love, or something else... Ultimately, what do you want? Are you playing with me because you're bored?"Ivy was gradually losing her composure, and it wasn't difficult for Ryan to notice how his decision was affecting her. Indeed, in Ivy's mind, he was just playing with her. But the truth this time was entirely different. Ryan wanted to redeem himself, which is why he offered her a new position. However, instead of being clear and courteous, he chose his own way, which could easily lead to misunderstandings and Ivy's displea