Chapter 48


    Ivy enjoyed an easy ride because there was no traffic. On the other hand, she was bewildered as to


    why other cars on the road were aggressively avoiding her. The vehicles in front and behind her


    were many meters away, even while she was stopped at a red signal.


    Does it have anything to do with the fact that she’s a female driver? Ivy pondered.


    When Ivy arrived at the workce, she handed over her keys to the parking valet and entered the


    lobby. She spotted Anna Gomez gazing at her sternly with an obvious bitterness out of the corner of


    her eye.


    Ivy was puzzled. Did she find out that she handed Cooper the tape? She shouldn’t have found out


    so soon.


    “Why didn’t you go up the stairs, Ms. Gomez, when you’re here already?”


    Anna sniffed harshly and gazed at her with disdain. “Mr. Morgan must really adore you for him to gift


    you such a costly car. It has to be more than $3 million, doesn’t it?”


    How can Ivy afford a Porsche Cayenne otherwise? It also has the highest specifications when it


    comes to features! Anna wondered.


    Ivy grimaced as she recalled something. She chuckled softly and swept her hair behind her back.


    “It’s only a car,” she arched her brow, “why would I require someone to buy it for me if I can pay for it


    myself?” she asked, and then she brushed around Anna’s flushed face and proceeded to the


    President’s private elevator as if nothing had happened.


    Did Anna think she could bribe her with a used Audi? Ivy pondered.


    Greg met her upstairs and informed her of the uing meeting.


    Ivy entered the conference room wearing high heels. Anna came in at that exact moment.


    Ivy cast a peek around the room and noticed everybody was present. “Let’s get started,” she


    asserted.


    They had struck an agreement with ABC Corporation on the scope of this coboration. The rest


    was all about the specifics. All of their ie and interests are based on these inconspicuous


    features. They needed to talk about everything because every tiny detail meant a lot of money.


    Some of the stockholders served as department heads as well. They were already disgruntled with


    Ivy, who had airlifted in. As a result, because Cooper was not present, they were less engaged with


    Ivy.


    Those stockholders disagreed on a few points, dying progress. When Ivy’s people suggested a


    concept, they would make excuses and avoid ountability. She cast a peek around the room and


    realized they were only there to watch a y.


    Anna Gomez scoffed as she sat on the sidelines. Jess Croft also attended the meeting, which was


    unusual, but he said nothing. He smiled like an old fox as the others put Ivy in a challenging


    situation.


    “After all, Miss Ivy is still young. Even though you were able to take on this ABC project, it is still in


    its infancy in this industry, and it is unclear if it will make or lose money. As a result, we won’t dare to


    take too many risks. Miss Ivy, you must understand how the rest of us feel,” Jess said.


    Ivy’s lips were hooked. “Do you understand your emotions? Do you mean you want to breach our


    contract with ABC Corporation, Mr. Croft?”


    Jess Croft was surprised for a time and wondered… How did it get to the point where he wanted to


    breach the contract? If Cooper Morgan returns, he’ll kill me!


    “Of course not! We can’t make this choice since Mr. Morgan is out of the country. Why don’t we put


    it on hold till the President returns?” Croft asked.


    Does he wish to put a stop to time? In this new sphere of innovation, every minute is a chance.


    If Morgan Corporation loses its supremacy and no longer has a say in this initiative, it will be


    meaningless even if they are involved, Ivy pondered.


    Ivy grinned as she bowed her head. As she gazed around the table, her eyes narrowed, and her


    face became chilly.


    “So, if Mr. Morgan does not return, none of you will work? Are you nning a strike?”


    Nobody expected Ivy, who was always kind, to be enraged. Ivy may have appeared to be a


    spoiled mistress, but she was not dumb.


    “You are all the best in the business. Will you face the final damages if you continuously postpone


    advancement because the boss isn’t present? Can you really afford it? Which organization would


    want to hire such individuals?” N?velDrama.Org owns all content.


    Ivy’s stare was harsh and stern as she flicked her sight over the room.


    Do they want to make life difficult for me while Cooper is away? It’s a shame I’m not a softie!


    For a full minute, the meeting room was deafeningly quiet.


    Jess Croft’s face was flushed, and he had no idea Ivy would pull the gun on them. “It’s not—”


    Ivy disturbed him without a care in the world. “I think you all received notification this morning that I


    am in charge of everything in thepany in Mr. Morgan’s absence. I’m in charge of this project, so


    if you don’t want to be a part of it, please hand me your letter of resignation as soon as possible,”


    she asserted, tired of their shit, “your subordinates will take up your positions. I’ll go over everything


    with Mr. Morgan,” she added.


    The people in the room were stunned and deafeningly silent. They’d all trampled on each other to


    be department heads, and their subordinates were coveting their ces. Because it was a


    highly desirable position, no one dared to act hastily at this time.


    Although they couldn’t stand the fact that Ivy had been thrown into her Vice President role, they all


    could tell how much Cooper Morgan had backed her since the day she started. They were well


    aware that they couldn’t afford to upset Ivy.


    Jess Croft’s incitement to bring Ivy off her lofty perch made them all regret it.


    The air in the boardroom was suffocatingly frigid. Nobody dared to make a noise. Jess Croft felt the


    same way since no one dared to make things tough for Ivy at this time.


    “Manager Brandon of the nning department, can the nning ne out today?”


    Sean Brandon, the Head of the nning Department, was named and raised his head abruptly.


    “That’s right, Miss. Following this meeting, the nning Department will develop the best strategy


    possible in the shortest amount of time. We will not, under any circumstances, impede the project’s


    progress.”


    Those who had risen to these positions were all seasoned veterans who were astute and adaptive.


    They’d take Ivy’s offer because she’d given them a chance. It would be their loss if they did not.


    Ivy gave a satisfied nod and looked around the room. Her tone of voice had softened. “How about


    the rest of the departments?”


    “We’ll look into that right away.”


    “We will not fail the firm!”


    “It’s the same here.”


    “Of course, we’ve been nning for this for a long time. We’ll do a great job!”


    Everyone’s pledge of support immediately calmed the mood in the meeting room. Ivy’s expression


    softened, and she regained her kind manner as they continued their conversation.


    In fact, they were all well-informed and prepared. After all, they were allpetent and wise


    enough to run their separate departments in such a vast organization.


    Jess Croft and Anna Gomez, who had been purposefully ignored, sat on the side with gloomy


    expressions.


    Ivy didn’t care about them because their time at the organization wasing to an end.


    Ivy noticed that it was getting close to the end of the meeting and stated, “Although the key


    research team is from ABC Corporation, we must also be ready. I’ve already addressed it with Mr.


    Saver.


    Even though we will not be participating in the creation of the fundamental technology, he has


    promised to send two researchers over to participate in the subsequent development. We’ll give two


    of our most capable and dependable employees, so let’s start looking for ideal prospects. The HR


    Department should also attach more importance to this.”


    Ivy was pleased with today’s meeting. Everyone wanted to stay after the meeting and talk to her for


    a few minutes to create a stronger friendship.


    She responded to each of them and smiled genuinely, so much so that she appeared to be an


    entirely different person than the severe and icy personality she had previously assumed.


    Greg rushed over and whispered in her ear. “The Chairman of The Reed Corporation is here.”


    Ivy arched her brow. That was quick! It turns out that Don Reed is more worried than she thought.


    After all, Don Reed was the Chairman of Reed Corporation, and Ivy couldn’t ignore him out of


    respect for their business’s rtionships.


    Ivy nodded and exited the meeting room.


    “Does he have a seat in the guest lounge?” she inquired.


    Greg shook his head in disbelief. “He came right to your office,” he said.


    Ivy was taken aback, but she knew Don Reed had onlye to get the emerald pipe she now


    owned.


    She giggled, bowed her head, and pushed the door open. She didn’t expect to see Piper Reed


    sitting next to Don Danilo Reed.


    “How rude are you?! How can you enter without first knocking?” Don Reed sat erect on the sofa, a


    cold expression on his face as he nced at Ivy at the door.


    Is he trying to bring me down? I just went through this shit in the meeting, and now I have to deal


    with it again? Ivy pondered.


    “When Ie into my office, Don Reed, I never knock.”