Ivanka looked relaxed. She knew that Theodore and Chiara would not allow her to oversee this project, even if they compromised and punished Chiara. It was expected. Theodore calmly said, “Just like Chiara said, Ivanka is still inexperienced. If she makes a mistake, Sadler’s group will never say that it was their fault. The blame will definitely be put on Lane’s Group and our reputation will be severely impacted. Thus, our task is to find someone who holds the necessary experience and skills to collaborate with Sadler’s Group.”Clyde narrowed his eyes. “But Mr. Sadler stated that the condition for the collaboration is to let Ivanka be in charge. Will they accept it if we replace the person in charge?”Hugh said right away, “So, we have to talk to them. First, we need to choose someone competent and find another person to negotiate with Mr. Sadler. At the same time, you also need to show Mr. Sadler that you are unfit for the position, Ms. Ivanka.”Chiara glanced at Ivanka as wel
“If you’re unable to oversee this project, then there’s no need for a collaboration.”Everyone was stunned. The faces of those in Theodore’s group became grim.Ivanka’s camp were all smiles. Ivanka had expected Jonah would say something like that, and she had already talked to him beforehand, so she continued. “I’m sorry, Mr. Sadler, but I’m not qualified. My skills are limited, so I’ll probably mess things up if I do it.”“You came up with this plan. No one can be more capable than you, My Princess. So, please have confidence in yourself. Have you reported this to your company?”Ivanka paused for a moment, but Jonah spoke again before she could say anything. “Deliver my message to whoever is in charge of your company. I won’t hold back. The project will lose its soul if you’re not here, so it’s best if we don’t proceed.”Theodore was speechless. He was about to answer the phone and speak with him directly, but what more could he say now that Jonah had said that? Did Jonah
Jillian’s lips twitched. Her mocking expression seemed to indicate that Theodore’s struggle was futile.This time, the meeting ended there with no one disputing Theodore’s declarations.Ivanka stayed in her spot. She did not get up until after everyone had left.Chiara immediately followed her. She grabbed Ivanka’s arm and said, “I have something to tell you.”Ivanka turned to face her. She scanned the security-camera-filled meeting room, and smiled, “Here?”Chiara gritted her teeth. “Follow me,” she said while grabbing Ivanka’s arm without letting go.Ivanka pulled her arm out and just looked at her. Then, speaking in a low voice that was only audible to them, she said sarcastically, “Chiara, I still have a lot of work to deal with. Out of the five projects you gave me, there are still two for which I have not secured the deal. You’ve been suspended now, so you can’t give me orders even if you want to. We can talk after I get off work.”After Ivanka said that, she turned away f
Chiara was confused. “What is it?”“It seems that this suspension may not entirely be a bad thing. You can’t touch Ivanka for the time being, but you can dig a hole first.”Chiara was dumbfounded. “Dig what hole?”“Go back to your mother. She’ll tell you,” Theodore said in a deep voice. Chiara frowned slightly. “Why are you being mysterious about this? Alright, I’ll go back first.”…At that time, Ivanka had already returned to her office. Everyone looked at her in confusion. Rebecca could not hold back and asked Ivanka, “Iv, what kind of meeting did you have?”Ivanka looked calm, and she just chuckled. “I’m sorry, Rebecca. We can’t announce it yet. We still have to wait for a few days.”“Ah, right,” Rebecca said with a nod. “If it can’t be made public, I won’t ask. I’ll wait a few days, but I have the feeling that you’re getting closer to success.”Ivanka smiled. “Thank you. I’m counting on that.” Her words carried a profound meaning. Everyone seemed to have noticed so
Naila halted and turned to glance at Ivanka, who was sitting next to her with a mask. Her eyes held a scrutinizing gaze.Ivanka slowly removed her mask and revealed a strikingly beautiful and unforgettable face.Naila’s gaze carried a hint of surprise. In the next second, she smiled and said, “Ms. Ivanka? What a coincidence.”Ivanka put her mask back on and said with a smile, “Is it? I came specifically for you, Ms. Naila.”Naila observed her. She said nothing, nor did she rush to leave.Ivanka smiled. “How about we talk in the private room?”Naila slowly removed her sunglasses. Her beautiful eyes carried a hint of indifference. “What is there for us to talk about?”Ivanka’s lips curled into a smile. “Ms. Naila, how would you know if my proposal is truly bad without a chat? Just take a look at it. If you don’t like it, you can turn around and leave.”After saying that, she opened her proposal and handed it to Naila.Naila simply glanced at it without taking it. However, after
Ivanka gazed at Naila with a faint smile. Seeing the anger in her eyes, she calmly remarked, “Business is all about making deals. Don’t you think so, Ms. Naila?”Naila frowned and stared at Ivanka.Meanwhile, two individuals were standing around the corner, one behind the other. The man standing in front pursed his lips and glanced sideways. Ivanka was looking at the woman next to her in a way that told him she was effortlessly handling the situation.He frowned. Annoyance grew in his eyes.The man behind him kept checking his watch. Eventually, he resignedly said, “Mr. Barkworth, we’re getting late for the meeting.”Michael’s frown deepened.In the end, he wordlessly adjusted his tie and headed outside.As Ivanka looked up, she caught sight of Michael, who was exuding an air of indifference and nobility. Her gaze carried a hint of surprise.She thought. “What is he doing here?”Following Ivanka’s line of sight, Naila glanced over but quickly averted her gaze.Unperturbed, Iv
Since they had not officially collaborated yet, Ivanka naturally refrained from divulging too much. It would suffice for the plan to remain unknown to outsiders and be safe from plagiarism.The plan needed to maintain a level of secrecy and potential for development.Now, it was time to meet that person.When she was about to leave, Ivanka decided to phone Suki.“Hello, Iris. You finally thought of me, huh?”Ivanka guiltily apologized. “Sorry, Suki. It’s been a busy couple of days.”“Come on, I was just teasing you. What do you need?”“How much have you learned about the last incident?”“Oh, this woman is excellent at hiding her tracks. For now, I couldn’t find anything useful. Your attacker has severed ties with his father, and his father left the Lane family several years ago. There’s a definite connection, but I can’t pin down the details.”Suki paused, then exclaimed, “I’ve been thinking about something.”“What is it?”Ivanka walked outside while holding her phone. She r
Just as Evan was contemplating that, he noticed Michael’s expression darken further.Evan was speechless.Was Michael asking about Ivanka?Just as Evan was hesitating on his answer, Michael spoke in a deep voice. “Go on.”Evan subconsciously sighed in relief and continued, “The leads are the same as last time, all cut off. This might have nothing to do with Ms. Chiara, or she might have managed to erase any traces completely.”“What about that man?”Michael was referring to the man who had pushed Ivanka.“He ran away. We’re still tracking him down. His father is in their hometown, but...”“Continue investigating through his father.”Evan paused for a moment, then nodded, “Okay, I’ve already sent someone to inquire.”Michael remained silent.However, he gave no indication for Evan to leave.Evan sensed that Michael might want to know the information about Ivanka. After a moment’s hesitation, he continued reporting.“Ms. Ivanka went to see Ms. Chiara yesterday to propose a c