Ivy stared at her phone screen, her face frozen. The headline blazed at her like a knife:“Kim Ivy, the Mysterious Woman at Joshua Miller’s Side—Just Another Socialite Looking for a Shortcut?”Her hand trembled as she scrolled, each venomous comment from strangers slicing deeper.“No… this can’t be,
“What exactly is Clara doing to Ivy?” Jaeyoon finally asked.Rico lifted his head. “Clara’s trying to bring Ivy down in court. Unfortunately for her, the lawyer Josh brought in is too strong. Even the first hearing already leaned toward Ivy’s win.”“I’ve heard whispers of that,” Jaeyoon muttered, hi
Meanwhile, Ivy sat with Madam Sohyun in the elegant yet warmly furnished living room. Their conversation had started lightly, circling around art and fashion. But soon, Ivy’s expression shifted, her tone more deliberate.“There’s something I’d like to discuss,” she said carefully.Sohyun raised her
Josh closed his laptop after finishing the last of his reports. The apartment was quiet that night; Ivy had fallen asleep on the sofa, her head resting softly against the cushion, a blanket draped over her. A faint smile tugged at Josh’s lips as he took in the peaceful sight of her, finally at rest
***Clara slammed the door to her office shut, nearly ripping the handle off in her fury. Her heels struck the marble floor in sharp, angry beats, her face blotched with rage. Rico was already waiting inside, stiff and silent, his head bowed.“Did you see that?!” Clara shrieked, pointing straight at
The courtroom was packed that day, the air was heavier than usual. Kim Ivy sat in the witness chair, her fingers twisted tightly together. From the gallery, Josh’s gaze locked on her—steady, unwavering—as if he could silently his strength into her.The judge called the session to order, then granted