After all, shortly after this incident, many people said that Ivanka fell on purpose just so Michael could save her in front of everyone.But some people said that they seemed close during the banquet.Ivanka was on Michael’s arm the entire time. It would be ludicrous for her to drown herself in order to get closer to him.What if he did not want to save her?She would have given herself away, right?Everyone was staring at Ivanka. They all wanted to know first-hand information about the incident.With a smile, Ivanka said gently, “I’m fine. Don’t worry about me. I’m standing right before you, alive and well, am I not?”She quite liked Rebecca. This young lady seemed unpretentious and had been kind. The two of them got along rather well. Moreover, Rebecca had been giving Ivanka pointers and helping her out in the company, so Ivanka was fond of her.Hearing her reply, Rebecca sighed in relief. “Alright.”Ivanka nodded. Then she leaned in slightly and said in a low voice that on
“What’s with Mr. Sadler this time?”“No way. Even though Mr. Sadler is a playboy, he won’t lose his wits over women. That’s how he still manages to play around. Ivanka may be special to him. He may be willing to spend more time and energy on her, but it doesn’t mean that he will act on impulse and make such a big investment just for her! Hundreds of billions! That’s a lot of money!”“Agree. I also think that Mr. Sadler isn’t an impulsive man. Besides, there are lots of shareholders in his company. For such a big decision, even if Mr. Sadler has a say, he still needs approval from the majority of his shareholders. In that case, does it mean that Ivanka’s proposal is genuinely brilliant?”“But I saw that proposal before. It wasn’t very good. It seems impossible for him to say yes.”“Ivanka made some changes to the proposal.”“She can do that?”“I’m telling you something, promise me that it won’t leave this room.”One of the employees suddenly spoke in hushed tones, which piqued ma
Rebecca mouthed “good luck” to Ivanka.Ivanka nodded with a smile before following Patty to Chiara’s office.Chiara felt agitated and murderous the moment she saw Ivanka.Though fleeting, Ivanka could sense Chiara’s hostility.Chiara was no longer bound to a wheelchair. Did she think about how to recover faster after they returned so that it would be easier for her to get closer to Michael?She smiled at the two and asked softly, “Oh, you two are here. How can I help you?”Patty promptly handed over Ivanka’s proposal to her and respectfully said, “Ms. Chiara, Sadler’s Group has agreed to collaborate with Ms. Ivanka. However, they’ve requested Ms. Ivanka to personally oversee the project, which may require her absence for about four months. As it’s not within my purview to decide, we require your approval.”Chiara was surprised. “He agreed to an investment worth a few hundred billion dollars?!”Was he dumb and had too much money to spare?No, that could not be it. Was there som
Chiara glanced at Ivanka mockingly before continuing. “Iv, it’s not that I don’t trust you. It’s just that your expertise lies elsewhere. If you specialize in this area with loads of experience, I’d definitely be all for it. But you need to understand how crucial this project is. Even if we turned down Sadler’s Group’s request, I can’t have you in charge of this project. You guys better get back to work.”Chiara’s voice was firm yet tinged with resignation.Patty felt it was a pity that the project could not materialize. But since Chiara made the call, she could not object to her decision. She looked at Ivanka and said, “Let’s go, Ms. Ivanka.”Ivanka glanced at Chiara and smiled, “Chiara, does this decision speak for the whole company?”Patty was stunned but remained silent.Chiara did not immediately respond; she only stared at Ivanka, seemingly waiting for her to continue speaking.However, this time, Ivanka said nothing. She smiled and said, “Since you disapprove, I’ll just
The crowd began to speculate.Why did Chiara disapprove of the project?Could it be...Ivanka, on the other hand, was not in a hurry to do anything. She continued to work.As the workday drew to a close, Jonah called her again for dinner. However, she declined because Sandy was already waiting for her at home.She went straight home after work.Sandy had the keys to Ivanka’s house and had been waiting for her there for a while. When she saw Ivanka finally come home, she said, “Why are you just back now? You’re such a workaholic! Can’t you take at least a day off?”Ivanka put down her bag and changed her shoes.“I can’t slack off. Chiara is trying to pick on me now.”Sandy frowned, “I wonder when will this ever end. What’s your plan?”Ivanka shrugged helplessly, “I can’t be sure. After all, it won’t be long before I’ve to take charge of another project. It’ll take around four months. During that time, I might not be able to contribute much.”Sandy looked at her suspiciously,
Ivanka recounted today’s event to Sandy.Sandy grinned and said, “Iv, why didn’t you tell me earlier? I might not be adept at the official, fancy counterattacks, but I have the perfect rogue-style strategy! Do you want to hear it? I swear, Chiara won’t stand a chance to counter, and you’ll be making waves all around!”Ivanka’s eyes gleamed and said, “Tell me.”Sandy, an expert in such matters, had a knack for both brilliant ideas and mischief.She giggled and said, “Make a scene! Jonah wants to collaborate with you, right? Have him communicate with Lane’s Group’s people. He’s the best bet to make a splash. You can reap the benefits without much effort. No way Lane’s Group will pass up this golden opportunity!”Ivanka chuckled, “That’s a good idea, but I don’t want to ask Jonah for favors and end up further in his debt.”Propping her chin with one hand, Sandy said amusedly, “I see. Well, I have other tricks up my sleeve.”Ivanka laughed helplessly. “Go ahead.”“First, make sure
Ivanka sighed, asking, “What happened between you and your father this time?”“Ugh, it’s so irritating! He won’t quit nagging me to go back and try to convince me not to hold a grudge while giving me his spiel. But his explanation is just weak. My mom died because of him, and I’ll hate him for the rest of my life!”Ivanka’s eyes flickered as she calmly spoke to the grim-faced Sandy, “Some things you’ll have to face sooner or later, and lots of it might just be your mix-up. If you don’t believe him, why not try to investigate what happened back then?”Sandy gritted her teeth and said, “Back then, my mom straight up jumped off a building right in front of me because he cheated. It was clear as day. What is there for him to explain?”She looked up at Ivanka. “Now, he’s keeping me locked up at home. He wants me to forgive him and wants me to get married the way he wants. Why should I listen to him? Seriously, for me, he’s no longer my father! Doesn’t he have other children anyway? He h
Sandy felt sorry for Ivanka when she noticed her smirk. She sighed in resignation. “Forget it; let’s not talk about this anymore. We should go to my uncle’s place first. Bring your proposal with you.”“Okay.”And so, the two of them packed up and set off together. They arrived at Thomas’s house just in time.Thomas had prepared a variety of snacks and fruits. He looked surprised when he saw the person Sandy brought was Ivanka. “Iv?”Ivanka quickly nodded respectfully. “Hello, Mr. Thomas.”Back when her father was the chairman, she would come to the company and assist him with some matters. She had interacted with the higher-ups during that time.Naturally, they had met before.Moreover, even if they were not acquainted, Thomas would easily recognize Ivanka, as she had recently gained considerable fame.Thomas swiftly stepped aside and smiled at them. “Come in and have a seat.”Sandy chuckled, “Uncle Thomas, did you miss me?”“You little rascal.” Thomas feigned anger.They th