Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 11- Partnership

"Ivy, what are you doing?" Ryan asked when he returned, his voice bringing Ivy back to the present. His eyes lowered to the file in Ivy's hand and she placed it back on the table before smiling at him. She had wanted to go through it but Ryan returned before she could.

"Ryan, can I work in your new jewelry company?" Ivy requested.

Ryan frowned. He took a seat on his swivel chair and said, "Ivy-"

"You've always been taking care of me... I'm a jewelry designer too and I would like to be of help to you."

When Ivy said that, the folds between Ryan's eyebrows tightened. He thought about her condition and a complicated feeling crept into him.

"Do you think I can't manage to work in my condition?" Ivy asked in a soft, pitiful voice.

Guilt filled Ryan's heart and he didn't know how to say no to her without making her feel bad.

He cleared his throat and answered, "Of course you can work. You can join the company as one of the designers."

Ivy's eyes lit up when he agreed. She smiled and replied, "Thank you, Ryan. I'll do my best, I promise."

Ryan sighed as he glanced at Ivy. He said, "You don't need to push yourself hard."

Ivy nodded. When Ryan lowered his eyes to glance at his documents, he missed the sinister smile on Ivy's face.

"Ryan, are you going to have a meeting with Lora Davis?" Ivy asked.

glanced at Ivy and questioned, "How did you know about the

arranged," Ivy remarked. "Can I attend the meeting? Lora and I are both good at jewelry design, and I thought I could be of help when you

and

supplicate gaze, Ryan nodded and replied, "Sure...... You are already hired as my jewelry designer,

glanced at the door when it was opened and Ryan walked in, pushing Ivy who

glanced at Lora and his heart skipped a beat. Every time he saw the woman's face,

because

her like a moth is

Lora, good to see you. I wasn't expecting to hear from you

said, "I'm a businesswoman and since your offer is beneficial to me and my company, there's no way I'll turn it down." Ryan nodded. He chuckled and replied, "Nice. I love how decisive you are. So, shall we discuss the terms of our

your terms?" Lora

to the designs and I expect you to be willing to make those corrections. To do that, I need you to work closely with me and have constant

meet Ryan regularly when

have the time to meet you regularly. You can let my

are always busy. If you have any design-related questions, I can communicate with Lora as a designer in the

of the contract, not the design." Ryan interrupted Ivy and looking at Lora,

never seen your work before. It's only natural that I would want to monitor the progress," Ryan said. Ryan explained officially. But he knew he just wanted

could just find a way to avoid Ryan. She nodded, saying, "That's ok. I agree to the

board members was all that she

and

read through the terms and conditions,

to her feet and said, "I'll start working on

Ryan called out when