Chapter 37


    Anna Gomez despised Ivy, but Anna dared not engage in an all-out brawl with her due to Ivy’s


    predicament.


    “My experience directing teams isparable to those on the list, and my performance among


    senior managers is among the top. Are you still bitter about what urredst time, Miss Ivy?”


    Clearly, Anna was dissatisfied.


    Ivy smiled as she lowered her eyes. “No, I do not have ill will toward you, but I recall you previously


    being opposed to cooperating with ABC. I’m only concerned that your attitude may have an adverse


    effect on our coboration, so—”


    “I shall abide by the judgment of thepany.” Anna was pledging her loyalty with zeal.


    Ivy greeted her with a brief smile. “Because this list was announced at the board meeting, there is


    no way to amend it at the moment. Let’s discuss it further when the opportunity presents itself.”


    She began packing up the items on her desk, clearly signaling to Anna that this talk was over.


    “I’m sure it can still be amended,” Anna stated with clenched teeth, “wait and see, Miss Ivy.” Anna


    asserted. Afterward, she then spun around and confidently walked out of Ivy’s office.


    Ivy’s eyes were intense as she lifted a brow. Great! She took the bait.


    Greg dialed Ivy’s workce number in the afternoon. “Director Croft has requested that you meet


    with him in his office.”


    Is he an elderly gentleman nearing retirement? Ivy’s brows arched. “Sure.”


    Apart from Cooper and Greg, none of the otherpany members were aware of Ivy’s true identity.


    Ivy would like to know what Jess Croft wanted to discuss with her as the newly appointed Vice


    President.


    Jess enjoyed trading on the stock market. He was appointed to the board of directors of Morgan


    Corporation by special arrangement and has refused to resign after that. However, because he held


    a small number of shares and was not seen as a threat, he was allowed to remain.


    Ivy knocked on Jess’s office door and was greeted by a worn-out voice saying, “Come in.”


    She went in with a smile. “Did you seek me out, Mr. Croft?”


    Jess’s eyes glowed when he saw her, but he had a notion and looked unhappy immediately.


    “Please have a seat.” He indicated the seat in front of him with his index finger.


    Ivy sat on the edge of the chair.


    Jess gave a slight cough and grinned. “You’re rather lovely, Ms. Ivy. Unsurprisingly, Cooper was


    willing to dismiss so many concerns andpel you into this position.”


    Ivy’s smile became even more pronounced. So... he objected to Cooper’s support for me? she


    wondered.


    She did not attempt to exin herself, only smiling at him.


    Jess snorted harshly when he noticed she was oblivious to the talk. “Are you aware that your


    position was originally reserved for Anna Gomez?”


    Is he attempting to intimidate her in any way?


    “While Ms. Gomez is clearly capable, I am more qualified for this position,” Ivy stated after a bit of


    pause.


    Jess’s face sank immediately, and she felt threatened. “Young people who are arrogant at work and


    have little regard for their elders will suffer.”


    Ivy stood up with a smile. “At that point, all I have to do is demonstrate my ability. If there is no


    further business, Mr. Croft, I will leave.”


    “Ivy!” Jess felt somewhat uneasy. He was unsatisfied with the meeting’s direction and directed, “Add


    Anna Gomez to the project team at ABC Corporation.”


    Ivy’s smile became more expansive. Therefore, it is him... What kind of old man is Anna Gomez’s


    backer? Was she under the impression that this elderly geezer would intimidate Ivy? What a


    ridiculous im!


    Jess observed Ivy’s expressionless smile. His features fell into a mncholy expression. “Was what


    I just stated clear to you?”


    “Yes.”


    Jess’s face was slightly rxed. “But I am unable to do so,” Ivy said. “That would be unjust to the


    other participants,” she added.


    “Ivy, do you believe that just because you have Cooper, you are safe? Are you suggesting that I am


    incapable—” As Ivy interrupted him, Jess came to a halt. This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.


    “—of firing me? I have my doubts that the board will terminate my employment due to Anna Gomez.


    I’m guessing Ms. Gomez did not inform you of the info I had on her when she came to you crying.


    Kindly advise her not to mess up with me.”


    Ivy cast a chilly gaze at the stunned Jess Croft, then stood and marched out without hesitation.


    She dialed Cooper’s private number immediately upon leaving Jess’s office.


    “How are you, sweetheart?”


    “Jess Croft appears to be untrustworthy. Anna Gomez is one of his illustrious peers. He must have


    intended to hinder our coboration with ABC Corporation in the first ce.”


    Cooper praised her with augh. “You are quick to grasp the concept.”


    “Were you aware of it already?” she asked.


    “How could I have been unaware of the dissent among the directors of mypany?”


    Ivy exhaled a breath of alleviation. “I am relieved at that point.”


    “Because that old fox is difficult to deal with, I shall do it. It would be best if you only focused on


    ABC’s cooperation at this point. By the way, I’ve heard that Wyatt Reed intends to take up


    personally the project.” Cooper sent a warning to her.


    “Shit,” she muttered, cursing.