The tension from the rumors having died down, Dexter and Ivy back to working together. They are both seated in his office, Dexter having other plans to get consolidation of his power.“Ivy, now that we've addressed the concerns and gained the shareholders' trust again, I think it's the perfect time to discuss expanding our business. We have a solid foundation, and it's time to take the next step.”“Of course, Dexter! I couldn't agree more. With the renewed confidence in our company, we have a great opportunity to explore new markets and grow our customer base. But we need to carefully consider the risks and ensure we have a solid plan in place.” Ivy said thoughtfully.“I've been looking into potential acquisitions and partnerships that align with our long term goals. By consolidating with complementary buisnesses, we can enhance our offering and reach a wider audience. I've been doing some research and I have a few idea on how we can go about this. I think it's important for us to sta

“In my whole life, I haven't seen someone as useless as you, Ryan.” Sandy said, her voice echoing through the study, her anger palpable as she unleashed a torrent of accusations at Ryan. Her eyes blazed with fury as she berated him for shooting Dexter, her words laced with frustration and disbelief."I can't believe you did that, Ryan! The plan for revenge with Ivy was tomorrow, Ryan and you had to shoot him? What were you thinking?" Sandy's voice reverberated off the walls, her emotions raw and unfiltered.Her mother, standing nearby, tried to intervene, her soothing voice a stark contrast to Sandy's raging voice. "Sandy, please calm down. Yelling won't solve anything. We need to figure out what to do next."But Sandy's anger refused to be quelled. She turned on Ryan, her eyes flashing with indignation. "How could you lose your temper like that? Yes, I know you have a grudge against Dexter, you could have sorted out your grudge if you were man enough to talk to him, but he didn't d

“I don't know if you'll hate me for this, but I need to get it off my chest. The reason I got close to you, was because I needed you to trust me blindly, my mother was being manipulated and blackmailed by Mrs. Wayne. To help my mum out, I had to do as she requested, she was in a dilemma, trust me. At first, I really did want to go ahead with it after you said I was just a tool to destroy the Waynes. I was upset, and decided to follow up with the plan but then with time, I found out that you didn't mean what you said to Richard, I had a rethink. I didn't want to go through with the plan, but then Sandy's mother kept threatening me.” Ivy explained, her head down not being able to look Dexter in the eyes.Dexter dazed, didn't know what to say, just kept acknowledging Sandy. She continued tears dropping from her eyes, “I do not still know what Mrs. Wayne has got over my mum but all I know is that I was made to make you trust me and also fall in love with me, then I have sexual intercours

Dexter sat in the sterile waiting room, his leg bouncing nervously as he clutched his phone, waiting for any news about Ivy. He dialed Richard's number, his voice tense as he spoke,“Richard, I need you to find out who's behind this. I have a feeling it's Ryan. I need to know for sure."As he hung up, the doors to the surgery room swung open, and a team of doctors emerged. Dexter's heart raced as he stood up, his eyes searching for any sign of hope. The lead surgeon approached him, her eyes filled with exhaustion but also a glimmer of relief. "The surgery was successful," she said with a small smile.Dexter let out a breath he didn't realize he had been holding and thanked the doctor profusely. As he turned to sit back down, Ivy's mother, Mrs. Sannis, approached him. Her eyes were red from crying, and her voice trembled as she spoke, "Dexter, I don't want to be rude, but I can't bear to see my daughter hurt like this anymore. Please stay away from her. Your enemies are dangerous, an

At the hospital, Ivy was getting ready as she had already been discharged. Leaving the hospital building accompanied by her mom, They walked side by side, taking in the fresh air and the warmth of the sun on their faces.As they strolled towards the parking lot, Ivy's mom asked, "How are you feeling, sweetheart? Are you ready to get back home and rest?"Ivy let out a sigh of relief and replied, "Mom, I can't even explain how good it feels to be out of that hospital bed. I'm definitely ready to go home and relax."Her mom smiled warmly, her eyes filled with a mix of concern and love. "I'm just glad you're finally on the road to recovery, Ivy. It's been a tough journey, but you've shown so much strength."Ivy nodded, grateful for her mom's support. "I couldn't have done it without you, Mom. Your presence and encouragement kept me going, even on the roughest days."As they reached the car, Ivy's mom opened the door for her. Ivy eased herself into the passenger seat, feeling a sense of co