LOGINIvy's Pov I sighed heavily and leaned against the wall. Ivy coming to warn me personally showed just how mad she was at me, and she’s be madder if I didn’t obey this request. But I couldn’t bring myself to embarrass Paul in front of all these people. He’d only agreed to come because he trusted me, how could I betray that trust? I went back to the party, still wondering how to handle this latest request. “Hey, I’ve been searching everywhere for you.” Paul’s voice startled me. “Are you okay? You look pensive?” I forced a smile. “I’m fine. You look like you are enjoying yourself.” “Yeah it’s not as bad as I feared.” “Told you so “ I smirked. “You were right. It’s almost time to give your speech, is that it? Let me see.” He said, pointing to the paper in my hand. My smile faltered. There was no way I could let him see this insulting speech. “Yes, it is. But it’s not quite finished.” I stammered. “Let me see, maybe I can help.” “No.” I said quickly. “Actually, I'm v
Ivy's Pov It was Joe! Besides him was the girl I’d seen him with in the restaurant. So it’s official, Chloe has now been replaced. I thought. I tensed, my heart raced as I thought of the drama about to unfold. “Good evening Ms. Sinclair.” Joe greeted, smiling pleasantly. I knew the smile, he wore it whenever he wanted to appear nice and ask for a favor. “I was hoping to run into you. You look lovely by the way.” I nodded, too stunned to speak. It was obvious he didn’t recognize me. “You may not remember me,” he continued. “I’m Joe Davis, I work for Rance. My boss and I came to you to pitch buying shares in Rance. You promised to consider it once you became CEO of Sullivan Properties. Remember?” I nodded. “Yes, I remember.” I said, trying to change my voice a little. “I’m Sarah Corey, I work at Rance too.” The woman said. “And we would be happy if you bought them.” “It would help both companies, and also help our careers personally.” Joe said desperately. I guessed hi
Ivy's Pov “Tess!”Despite her figure hugging evening dress and mask, I knew it was her. She dragged me away from the crowd surrounding me, ignoring their protest.“What are you doing here?” She asked when we were in a quiet corner.“I should ask you the same thing.” I shot back. “I thought you said you were attending a big function.”“This is it. A party to celebrate a new CEO.” Her eyes widened. “Wait, it’s you!”“Yeah. My new position as CEO of Sullivan Properties.”“Well nice to meet you Ms Sullivan, or should I say Ms. Sinclair.”“Shut up.” I laughed. “You should have told me you were coming to town, I’d have sent my jet to bring you.”“Yeah right!” “I mean it. You deserve it.”“What would the real Ivy say if she heard you were using her jet to pick your friends?”“Who will tell her?” I grinned.She laughed.“Seriously, how is it going? Hope no one is making your life difficult?” She asked looking at me carefully.I shook my head.“No. So far everything is okay, I’ve been able t
Ivy PovOn the day of the party I was so anxious I couldn’t sit still. I kept imagining saying something that would expose me and ruin everything. If I get out of this, no more public events, ever. I promised myself.Jenna arrived at the mansion an hour before the time. Clive had called me earlier and told me she would be coming.“She’ll help you get dressed before you embarrass Ms. Sullivan.” He said. “And remember, don’t say anything. Just smile and be silent.”I ignored him. I had bigger things to worry about. Jenna looked through my wardrobe and chose a scarlet strapless dress with matching shoes and purse.“I think you’ll look beautiful in this.” She said holding it up for me.“Yes, it’s lovely.” I muttered, not really caring what I wore.But by the time she was done and I looked in the mirror, I couldn’t recognize myself. “I look good.” I muttered to Jenna.“I’m glad you like it ma’am.” She beamed.James said the same thing when I came to the living room.“Thanks,” I smiled,
Ivy's Pov I felt blood rush to my face and my heart squeezed painfully. After weeks of trying to forget this asshole I had run into him in the last place I’d hope to see him. Behind him was a woman, but it wasn’t Chloe. She was dark haired and looked rich. Was she a colleague? Or was the jerk now cheating on Chloe? I watched him and the woman walk to a table, laughing and talking. Yep, the bastard was cheating. Serves Chloe right.“Hey!” Jan exclaimed, startling me. I jumped. “Is everything okay? We’ve been talking and you’ve been staring into space.” Tracy said.“Sorry, I was just distracted.” I mumbled.“By those two, do you know them?” Jan asked, looking at Joe and his girlfriend.I shook my head vigorously.“No. Never seen them before. I was just looking at how romantic they are.” I lied.Jan rolled her eyes.“Don’t think so, he dosen’t look like he’s in her league.”“Really? Who are they?”“I don’t know him, but her dad owns the investment company, Rance.”I hid my surprise. J
Ivy's Pov I forced myself to smile at Tracy. “Hey, Tray,” I said quickly remembering the nickname. “I didn’t expect to see you here.” “I’m here to look at some cheap property I’m hoping to buy, why are you here? And dressed so casually too?” She asked looking me up and down. “I’m here to do a little shopping.” I said. “In this part of town? Since when?” She asked horrified. I realized this was not something Ivy Sullivan would do and thought fast. “I just wanted a change from expensive malls.” I stammered. “No way. Not you Vee. Or are you meeting someone?” She grinned mischievously. “No. Like I said, I just came to do a little shopping.” “Then let’s shop. Properly. Come on.” “Some other time.” I said quickly. “ “Why? Your party is days away, this is the best time. I’ll call Jan and tell her to join us. We'll take your car.” Groaning inwards, I led her to my car. She gave my driver directions to the mall she wanted to go to. Jan was waiting for us when we arrive







