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
Ivanka nodded and said, “Well, I’m not planning to keep this a secret from you. The original proposal requested Sandler’s Group to cough up all the funds while Lane’s Group plays along. I didn’t change the core requirements of the plan or the technological direction; I just revamped the entire implementation and reshaped it based on the original outline.”Thomas’s eyes widened with astonishment. “You wrote all of this?!”Ivanka nodded. “I’ve also revised the projects I collaborated on with Sadler’s Group before.”He looked at Ivanka delightfully. “Haha, great job! If your father sees you right now, he’d be thrilled, wouldn’t he?”Ivanka’s gaze dimmed slightly.Her deepest regret at the moment was that, because of her relationship with Michael, she was not able to spend time with Fernando. If only she had realized it earlier, he would not have died. It was the most regrettable and helpless moment of her life.Thomas sensed it and immediately explained, “Kiddo, the past is past. Do
Ivanka nodded. “I did follow the normal procedure. However, my cousin is worried that I’ll mess things up and ruin the company’s reputation.” Thomas snorted. “Theodore and his family are gaining power.” Ivanka pursed her lips silently. Meanwhile, Sandy said furiously, “Indeed! Uncle Thomas, are you aware of the incident during Mdm. Barkworth’s birthday banquet? Chiara tried to outshine Iv. She thought Iv had bought a rosary for Mdm. Barkworth, so she bought many rosaries to overshadow Iv.” “I’ve heard about that incident.” Thomas nodded. He turned to Ivanka and said, “Don’t worry. I’ll be in charge of the matter. I’ll hold a meeting in the company tomorrow. You and Chiara will come and attend the meeting.” Sandy’s eyes lit up. “Uncle Thomas, are you going to help Iv to get back in?” “Of course!” Thomas smiled gently. “Although Theodore learns things quickly, he’s short-sighted and isn’t tolerant. He’s only able to keep the company running to this day purely because of its fou
Ivanka shook her head with a smile. “No.” Thomas could stop Chiara from showing up in the meeting. By then, everyone would be unprepared to confront Ivanka, and his effort would instantly allow her to succeed. However, this would be a dishonorable victory for Ivanka. The attendees would question her. Things would be different if Ivanka confronted Chiara. If Ivanka won, the attendees would not question her abilities. “Good! You’re a rising talent. Hahaha! Since you’re here, let us chat for a while longer. Are you two tired? You can stay overnight at my place.” Sandy let out a bark of laughter. “No, thank you. It’s still early. Uncle Thomas, if you’re not tired, we can continue chatting.” Thomas nodded. Indeed, he did not want them to go back yet. He still had a lot to ask them. Ivanka did not reject Sandy’s idea. Thomas turned to her and asked softly, “Ivanka, what’s your opinion about the company’s current development?” Ivanka was a little puzzled. “Huh?” “Just say it
Ivanka chuckled. “Yes. I’m ready.” Sandy could not help but heave a sigh. She then said resignedly, “Sigh. Iv, I feel like I’m still a child compared to you. Even though we’re the same age, you’re more like my older sister.” Ivanka could not help but giggle. “Just follow and listen to everything I say, then.” Sandy said gruffly, “Darn it! How dare you take advantage of me!” Ivanka could not help but smile. “Okay. We’ll take a rest now. I’ll prepare breakfast for you tomorrow.” “That’s great! I’ll go to bed now so that I’ll have the spirit to enjoy breakfast tomorrow!” Ivanka smiled silently. The duo returned to their room. After they washed up, they went to bed. The next day, after taking their breakfast, Sandy went to work with contentment. Ivanka went to the company as usual. She looked spirited. Rebecca was a little puzzled when she saw Ivanka. Rebecca could not help but say with admiration, “Iv, you’re looking great! I was worried that you’re in low spirits becaus