Author's POV
Inside Lucian West's office, the man himself was examining Ivy's designs with mild curiosity.
"They've left?" he asked his assistant without looking up.
"Yes, sir. I've run a background check on Ivy Hart. She was indeed quite successful in London several years ago, backed by Blackwood Industries."
"And then?"
"She had a rivalry with Dreamland Studio, was exposed for plagiarism, and Ryan Blackwood personally fired her. It was... quite the scandal."
Lucian raised an eyebrow, setting the portfolio aside. "Ryan Blackwood certainly is unpredictable."
His assistant nodded. "It seems he initially favored her because of Sophie Hart, but after his divorce from Serena, the relationship with Ivy deteriorated."
"What a mess," Lucian said with a hint of amusement.
