Her Return, His Regret novel Chapter 11

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.

Ryan’s eyebrows creased. He glanced at Ivy and questioned, “How did you know about the meeting?”

“Um… 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 contract. Please, Ryan.”

She had to make sure she knew all the details of Ryan and Lora’s collaboration, making sure they didn’t spend more time together after the meeting.

Looking at Ivy’s supplicate gaze, Ryan nodded and replied, “Sure…… You are already hired as my jewelry designer, and of course, you can attend the meeting.”

A little while later, Lora Davis was waiting in the conference room at the Kingsley Group. She glanced at the door when it was opened and Ryan walked in, pushing Ivy who was in a wheelchair, followed by his assistant.

Ryan glanced at Lora and his heart skipped a beat. Every time he saw the woman’s face, he felt an indescribable emotion within him.

Could it be because she resembled Larisa?

He couldn’t help being drawn to her like a moth is drawn to a flame.

“Miss Lora, good to see you. I wasn’t expecting to hear from you so soon,” Ryan remarked with a smirk.

Seeing Ivy and Ryan appear in the 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 I’ll turn it down.”

Ryan nodded. He chuckled and replied, “Nice. I love how decisive you are. So, shall we discuss the terms of our partnership?”

“What are your terms?” Lora asked.