My tone was distant and polite. I had never spoken to Ivan like that before.I said, "Ivan, in this life, I hope we can both be happy."Ivan lowered his head and said nothing. But his answer no longer mattered to me.The day Marcus visited our home was the same day his assistant Cole Gage finished reviewing the recordings.I never asked for the details. My resignation had already ruined Vicky's plan to climb the ranks in the company, and that alone made it worthwhile.My parents liked Marcus very much. Dad especially admired his business philosophy.Dinner ended on a cheerful note.After Marcus left, Mom pulled me into her room."Iris, after Ivan started seeing Vicky, I've been worried about you."My heart tightened. Had Mom been reborn, too?Seeing my shocked expression, Mom gently stroked my hair."Did you really think your father and I opposed their marriage so strongly for no reason? Of course we had our own concerns. Fortunately, you handled it well and found your own h
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