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
Theodore forced a smile and said, “Iv, your achievements are beyond my expectations. I’m genuinely happy for you.”He implicitly agreed to the collaboration as well.Seeing him agree to it, his supporters naturally followed suit. Soon, it became a unanimous vote.Ivanka felt ironic about it.Thomas chuckled. “Yes, I’m happy for Iv too.”Ivanka truly surpassed expectations. He felt proud of Fernando for having such an outstanding daughter.Thomas continued, “Well, since everyone agrees unanimously on this point, let’s discuss the previous question: Iv, do you have anyone in mind to collaborate with?”All eyes turned to Ivanka once again.This time, they were not as dismissive as before.Although Ivanka had been impressive before, with identities like Iris and Black-eyed Susan, it did not directly affect how everyone viewed her. They did not show her much respect.But this time was different.She was Papaver!Papaver was a renowned jewelry and fashion designer. She would brin
But it was a huge joke. Ivanka may well be laughing on the inside. They were cousins, but there was a huge difference in their abilities. Even though they grew up together and received the same levels of education, Ivanka was amazingly talented. Meanwhile, Chiara was just mediocre. Chiara was so angry that she was about to lose her mind. Theodore inhaled sharply. He kept his composure and smiled. “Iv, well done. I’m so proud of you. You’ve kept your abilities so well hidden that no one knows about it. I also have to learn this from others.” Although Theodore made it sound like he was joking, Ivanka clearly got the hint through his sentence. He was implying that she was cruel for not treating them as her family. Ivanka said calmly, “I didn’t want to reveal it because I don’t want others to stab me in the back.” The audience instantly understood her. A lady from Thomas’s group said in agreement, “That’s right. Regardless of which identities you have, be it Iris, Black-eyed
Ivanka shook her head. “We’re working in the same company. I won’t hinder Lane’s Group from progressing to a higher level because of my own interests. To be honest, based on the current situation, Lane’s Group is in decline. If we don’t increase the number of projects, Lane’s Group will eventually fall to ruin.” Ivanka told the truth. Everyone was aware of it. They clearly sensed that from the significant reduction in profits. But they did not dare to offend the chairman. They had to find a way on their own. However, the fact of the matter was that their company was in decline, and they could not bring it up to the chairman, even if they wanted to. If Ivanka started the jewelry and apparel project, once her reputation as Papaver spread, Lane’s Group could easily be elevated. Everyone looked forward to that day. They had expectations of Ivanka and her ability. Theodore’s expression darkened. Ivanka put him on the spot by openly saying that Lane’s Group was in decline. This
Both Jillian and Thomas looked at Ivanka with amazement. Truthfully, they were even a little excited. Ivanka had her father’s style. She outperformed him. They really looked forward to Ivanka leading the company. Even if she lacked experience, she still got them. Besides, based on Ivanka’s current performance, she did not look like a greenhorn. If she was inexperienced, she would not have prepared such an impressive proposal that both Sadler’s Group and Barkworth’s Group fought for it. It was absolutely not because both Michael and Jonah liked her, but because both men had read the proposal, and Ivanka had explained it in detail to them. Moreover, she did the project without seeking their help and even let them earn the profits for free. Everyone knew this well. The project was the cream of the crop. On top of that, the few projects she had amended were once difficult to find a collaborator. But she completed all of them. Those feats were worthy of being known as legend