Ethan leaned back in his chair, exhaling deeply as he massaged his temples while thinking about how his morning was relentless some hours ago.
Also, the unexpected company issue that had nearly thrown his schedule into chaos, but Ivy had handled the situation with remarkable efficiency before he had even stepped in.
Late in the afternoon, as she sat across from him in his office after he called her in again, he found himself looking at her in a different light.
Not as just his secretary, but as a sharp, capable mind that had been working tirelessly since she joined the company.
"I have to say, Ivy," Ethan began, lacing his fingers together on the desk. "You handled that situation impressively. I didn't expect you to step in like that."
Ivy's lips curled into a satisfied smile, though she quickly masked it with a professional nod.
"It's part of my job, Sir. I make sure everything runs smoothly so you don't have to be burdened by minor conflicts."
