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.

and questioned, "How did you know

Lawrence came through and said the meeting has been 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 guys sign the

Ryan and Lora's collaboration, making sure they didn't spend more time together after

at Ivy's supplicate gaze, Ryan nodded and replied, "Sure...... You are already hired as my jewelry designer, and of course, you

She glanced at the door when it was opened and Ryan walked

and his heart skipped a beat. Every time

be because she

help being drawn to her like a moth

expecting to

meeting room at the same time, Lora had an indifferent look on her face as she said, "I'm a businesswoman and since your offer is beneficial to me and my company, there's no way

are your terms?"

on designs for the company, I expect you to cooperate with me at all times. I might need to make some alterations to the designs and I expect you to be willing to make those corrections. To

she need to meet Ryan

to meet you regularly. You can let my assistant know if there's anything you

CEOs, you and Lora are always busy. If you have any design-related questions, I

It's time to seriously discuss the terms of the contract, not the design." Ryan interrupted Ivy and looking at Lora, he

Don't worry, I don't have ulterior motives, I just want to make sure there are no mistakes. After all, I've never seen your work before. It's only natural that I

sighed. Since it was just work, she could just find a way to avoid Ryan. She nodded, saying, "That's

the board

smiled and

read through the terms and

said, "I'll start

called out when Lora was about to