Ethan looked toward the door at the sound of footsteps. The moment he saw her, his gaze darkened. Sophia hesitated mid-step, forcing a smile as she turned back. Ivy still had a bright smile on her face. She casually tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and strutted toward Sophia in her high heels. "If you're already here, why not come in for a bit? You didn't even say hello before trying to leave," Ivy said, her tone carrying the authority of a hostess. She stepped forward and intimately linked her arm with Sophia's, pulling her into the office. Sophia's gaze landed on Ethan. It had only been a few days since they last met, but he looked a little worn out. At this moment, his handsome face was completely unreadable. Sophia felt her heart sink. Was she interrupting somethin

