Chapter 80

• Joshua slammed his laptop shut with a sharp snap. “Damn it. They really have the nerve,” he muttered, pressing his fingers hard against the bridge of his nose. “The board is demanding an explanation about the gossip surrounding Ivy, as if it has anything to do with MAC Group’s financial reports.”
• From the sofa, Ivy watched him quietly, though her chest felt just as tight. “What did they say to you?”
• He turned; his expression set like stone. “The same questions, over and over. Is Ivy the source of the problem? Can I still lead the company while my ‘personal scandal’ makes headlines? They don’t care about the truth—they’re only afraid of losing investors.”