Ivy's POV

It was Monday morning and I was excited about going into the office. I wasn't into clothes like any other girl so I just threw on a pair of black jeans, a grey suit-like jacket with a a white inner, nude heels and a nude hand bag.

I made my hair into a French twist and applied some mascara and nude lipstick.

Yea. I loved nude and grey soo much.

I took my phone and car keys heading downstairs. I went through the living room and saw everyone at the table.

"Morning dad, mum" I kissed his cheek and did the same to mum.

"Did you sleep well?" Mum asked

"Been long since I slept that well" I confessed as I sat down on my usual seat.

"Morning Ivy" Thomas said as he stretched beside me to kiss my cheek

"Hey Champ, how are you?" I smiled at him

"Fine" he said

"You want me to follow you to work?" Dad asked

"Dad I'm not twelve" I said

"Obviously not" he said "If you were, I'd ask if you want me to follow you to school"

I giggled at that

"Want me to drop you off?" I asked Thomas

"You don't mind?" He asked smiling

"Not at all" I smiled back at him

"Yes!" He jerked his arm like he had scored a goal.

"Ivy?" Dad called as I began having breakfast

"Yes dad" I said

"Someone's gonna be there to guide you through" he said

"Someone" I said "Why do I need anyone to guide me?"

"Cause this person is old in the business and you could learn a thing or two from him" he said

"Him?" I asked

"Yes" dad said "Got a problem with that?"

"No" I said "As long as you're not trying to set me up"

He looked at my mum as she did the same.

Okay. What was going on?

"Ready?" I asked Thomas

"Whenever you are" he said

I smiled

He was soo cute.

"Let's go" I got up "Bye mum, dad"

"Bye dad" Thomas said "Bye mum"

"Have a good day both of you" mum called as we headed out

"Morning Erin" I greeted

"Morning Ivy" he smiled "Thomas"

"Morning Erin" Thomas greeted as we went down the stairs

I unlocked the car

"Get in" I told Thomas

"Sweet ride" he said

I laughed

"Well thank you" I got into the driver's seat. "Buckle up" I started the engine

I pulled out of the driveway and headed to Thomas's school.

"...and she pushed me" he said "She's just so mean"

"What's her name again?" I asked him

"Maria" he said

"Want me to have a talk with your teacher?" I asked him

"No!" He snapped "They'll all make fun of me for telling"

High school.

I shook my head.

"Okay champ, Get out of here." I said as I stopped the car in front of his school which was my former school

"Thanks Ivy" he said getting out

"Bye" I called as he walked into the building that was all to familiar.

I sighed and headed to the company.

I pulled up in front of Thompson's Publishing a few minutes later.

I got out and walked to the building.

"Good day ma'am" someone greeted

"Clarence" I said when I spotted him "You're still here"

Clarence has been here since I was little

"Ivy?" He asked, surprised "Is that you?"

"Yea" I laughed "Its me"

"You've grown so much" he said, smiling

"How's Erica?" I asked of his wife

"She's fine" he said "Having trouble with them kids though"

"Natural" I said

"Here to take over?" He asked

"Soon...hopefully" I said

"Good" he said "That Connor needs a good company like yours. He's too uptight"

Connor.

I knew that name all too well.

"Connor?" I asked

"The new CEO" he said "Taken over from your dad, but your dad's still in control of the company"

"Oh" was all I could get out.

New CEO?!

What the heck!

When did all of these happen?

"How long has he been CEO?" I asked

"Seven years now" he said

Silence.

"Well, it's nice seeing you again Clarence" I said

"Same here Ivy" he said "Have a good day"

"You too" I said before I headed to the elevator

The stares were too much.

Surely they don't know me. That's why I didn't want dad to come along. He'll attract too much attention.

I got into the elevator and headed to the top floor.

Why would dad hand over the CEO position to Jake Connor?

He knew I always wanted to be CEO. Why would he do that to me?

I sighed.

Maybe I'm taking his too far.

Let me get through today and I'll see what it's about.

But Jake Connor...seriously dad?

The father of my nightmare.

I didn't have a problem with Jake Connor, but his son?

Yea. Definitely.

Ding.

The elevator opened to the top floor. I stepped out and went straight through the lobby, heading to the CEO's office

"Excuse me?" The lady behind th desk outside the office called

"Yes?" I looked at her

"May I...?"

"Claire?" I was surprised

"Uh, do I know you?" She asked

Wow! I'm loving today.

My dad kept old staffs.

"Claire, it's me" I said "Ivy"

She looked shocked
"Ivy?" She asked

"Yes" I smiled

"Oh My God, Ivy" she said getting up as she came to hug me

I hugged her back.

"Oh My God" she said pulling back "I didn't recognize you. You've grown"

"I wish I could say the same about you" I said "You're still the same pretty Claire I knew"

"Oh please" she said blushing "I've grown old, just say it"

We laughed.

"Here to take over I see" she said

"Not yet" I said "I have to graduate first"

"When's that?" She asked

"Friday" I said

"So you're just gonna be here for a few days?" She asked

"Yea. I have to get back to school on Thursday" I said

"Well good luck" she said

"Thanks" I said "Is he in?" I asked, looking at the CEO's door

"Yes" she said "Go right ahead. He's been expecting you"

"Okay" I said heading to the office

I knocked.

"Come in" I heard

I turned the door knob, pushing the door I stepped inside and shut the door looking at the desk.

"Good morning Mr. Connor" I greeted as I walked further inside towards the desk

"Ms. Thompson" he said looking at me.

My breathing stopped. My back became rigid as all my walls came up in defence.

His cold gaze swept over me as my body grew hot.

"Its good to see you" he said with a slight smirk

Bastard.

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