On a beautiful day, Dylan Carter - Ivy's four-year boyfriend - declares his intention to marry Ruby, Ivy's half-sister from her father's side, instead of Ivy. Faced with betrayal from her lover and sister, and pressured by her own family, Ivy reluctantly agrees to both marriages because Ruby is pregnant. The pain continues when Ivy is forced to marry Ryan, a stranger to her from the Blake family. Despite vehemently opposing the situation, Ivy ultimately had to give in. On her wedding day, Ivy accidentally discovered her husband being intimate with another woman, leading her to misunderstand the true purpose of their marriage. Filled with anger, disappointment, and pain, Ivy decided to abandon everything, unwilling to become a sacrificial pawn, and ran away from the wedding. Seven years later, Ivy and Ryan coincidentally meet again in an unexpected situation, leading to mutual hatred. Subsequently, Ivy reluctantly becomes Ryan's personal secretary. During their time working together, love blossoms between them. However, secrets from the past emerge, challenging their relationship. Will their love be strong enough to overcome, or is this encounter just another chapter of tragedy?
View MoreFour days had passed since Ryan discovered the truth. In other words, it had been four days since Ryan had been avoiding Ivy since she returned to the company. Despite Ivy's reappearance, she acted as if nothing had happened, relieving Ryan from having to worry. Ivy had followed and executed the "three noses" rule correctly. No provocation, no reminders, no attitude, or implicit indication of the incident. Ivy didn't want to mock or scold Ryan at all. She believed it was Ryan's own issue to solve, and she shouldn't interfere.The problem lay in the timing, and everything else was up to Ryan.As usual, Ivy knocked on Ryan's office door."Director, may I come in?" Ivy's voice sounded gentle."Please come in." Ryan snapped out of his focused state on work, granting permission.As the door opened, Ivy appeared, prompting Ryan to ask, "Is there something?"Ryan asked seriously, pretending as if nothing had happened, but inside, he felt like an undercurrent crashing against the shore, stirr
Feeling exhausted! If she remained silent, Ryan would keep wearing that unpleasant expression forever. How could she possibly swallow her food in this mood? Ivy stabbed her fork into the shrimp salad, feeling disheartened as she spoke."We agreed not to discuss the child. And I'm not demanding any legal rights from you. So, there's no need for such an unpleasant reaction, ruining your whole image."His deep black eyes dimmed under the light. The thought of him being a terrible man is bothering me. Compared to Ivy, he felt utterly inferior. How could she confront every issue so boldly, without any fear or hesitation? How can she be so carefree and surprisingly optimistic? That night and the events that followed truly captivated him. He completely conquered his arrogant, unruly heart.Taking a reassuring breath, Ryan suddenly made a shocking declaration."I will take responsibility for the child."Ivy was chewing on the shrimp dish, shocked to the core. She spat out a mouthful of food s
At this moment, in a luxurious restaurant,."Feel free; order whatever you like," Ryan enthusiastically said to Ivy as they both settled into the seats he had chosen.The restaurant was a typical upscale Western-style establishment with an ambiance that exuded privacy, perfect for a couple. Wait, a couple? Could Ryan have romantic intentions? No, that must be wrong. Ivy had thought too far ahead; there was no way such a ridiculous thing could happen. Observing further, what Ivy wasn’t impressed by was the need to use large lights during the day. Why not design the space to be airy, utilizing natural light? It would be both environmentally friendly and energy-saving."What are you waiting for? Go ahead and order." Ryan noticed her absent-mindedness and reminded her. He wondered if she didn’t like the place.Ivy paid no attention to the menu in front of her. Instead, she was engrossed in looking around, as if searching for someone. A well-dressed person with a commanding presence walked
It's strange, Ivy thought to herself. Perhaps Ryan got a hangover from last night; did he drink alcohol? He's never taken Ivy along to meet clients before, so why now? Is he not afraid Ivy will mess things up and embarrass him? Or maybe Ryan wants to test Ivy's abilities in front of others? More accurately, he wants Ivy to entertain the client. That's it. If Ivy can't perform well, Ivy feels extremely embarrassed. The other day, Ivy boasted about her education level, and now if Ivy can't do anything, it'll seem like empty talk.The more she thought about it, the more peculiar it seemed. Ivy planned to confront him, but he had already hurried to the elevator, casually throwing a threatening remark over his shoulder."As our client is significant, if you're late, you'll bear full responsibility. You double the compensation for your contract breach."Ivy was taken aback. She wanted to retort to ease her frustration, but she restrained herself. Touching on money matters would be troubleso
Just as Ivy had left not long ago, Ryan suddenly received a call from Davison, his college friend and personal physician."Hello, Davison. What's up?" Ryan asked, already making a quick judgment: "If you're planning to invite me for a drink, let's do it another time. I'm quite busy right now.""I don't have time to invite you for a drink either," Davison retorted sharply. "I haven't said anything yet. You jumped to conclusions.""I'm just preempting so you don't waste time explaining the reason," Ryan reasoned."I'm calling to remind you: You missed your regular check-up appointment. I waited all morning for you to show up," Davison said, sounding frustrated.Being reminded, Ryan quickly glanced at the schedule on his desk."I had an important meeting this morning, just finished. I was planning to come see you this afternoon," Ryan fabricated an excuse. In truth, this was a lie, and Ryan hoped to deceive Davison with it."If you're not busy anymore, come right away," Davison urged imp
Exhausted! Thinking too much gave me a headache, but whatever he did was his business, and Ivy's situation was her own concern. Ivy just needed to be herself, regardless of the circumstances. Why bother about others' affairs? Ivy was confident that no one could easily coerce or intimidate her."May I know what your motive is?" Ivy delicately probed, then applied her analytical skills to provide an answer. "What benefits do you gain from hiring me? Wealth, fortune, love, or something else... Ultimately, what do you want? Are you playing with me because you're bored?"Ivy was gradually losing her composure, and it wasn't difficult for Ryan to notice how his decision was affecting her. Indeed, in Ivy's mind, he was just playing with her. But the truth this time was entirely different. Ryan wanted to redeem himself, which is why he offered her a new position. However, instead of being clear and courteous, he chose his own way, which could easily lead to misunderstandings and Ivy's displea
Entering his private room, Ryan immediately searched for the information Mason had just revealed. Indeed, all the posts defaming Ivy had been removed. Moreover, he also found an article about Ivy suing the person spreading false information about her. What's even more astonishing is that Ivy herself made a video about her life. She expressed her personal feelings, openly discussing everything she had been through since the false rumors appeared. She also revealed her job as a hired girlfriend, which was completely legal. It didn't affect anyone negatively; on the contrary, it helped many people find happiness, even if only temporarily. Then she posted it online, along with a statement that she would not tolerate any bad actors who were or would harm her. The five-minute video told a complete and concise story.Wow! It could be said to be very impressive. Ivy's strategy was extremely brilliant. Ryan felt compelled to believe what he was seeing because he saw sincerity in every word and
The next day, the morning news reported that a young man had been arrested for spreading false rumors, causing serious damage to Ivy Green's reputation. The police were continuing their investigation to find the mastermind. According to legal regulations, the culprit could face the maximum penalty, up to ten years, as the victim did not withdraw the complaint. Subsequently, social media platforms began to follow suit, with previous posts about Ivy being taken down. It could be said that Ivy acted swiftly, and moreover, she handled the situation neatly and cleanly.Today, Ivy went to work in an extremely cheerful mood, always holding her head up high. People in the company quickly spread the news, knowing the truth about the situation. Therefore, their demeanor towards Ivy was different from yesterday when they saw her. Humans are indeed a funny species, with their attitudes changing like the weather. Just yesterday, they were hurling insults, looking disdainfully, but now, when they s
Ivy took advantage of the end of her shift to meet acquaintances in the legal field before heading home. She was seeking their assistance in bringing the matter to legal proceedings. Ivy wasn't fond of empty threats or idle boasting. She preferred to deal with wrongdoers directly when they crossed the line, which was always her approach. Regardless of others' opinions of her, she lived without shame, guided by her conscience. Don't think Ivy's silence implies acquiescence or underestimates her ability to resist. It's wrong, entirely wrong.Don't underestimate Ivy's innocence. She can pull off unexpected tricks. Look closely, and you'll see her strike back at wrongdoers without hesitation.As always, her haughty demeanor drew all eyes to her. The café seemed prosperous today, bustling with patrons. A scene unfolded: single youths, still without partners, gazed admiringly at Ivy. She remained herself, indifferent to romantic glances, serene amidst the whirlwind of life. Surveying the sp
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