Ivy really didnât want to cause a scene outside the Harris Group building, but Clara left her no choice.
She pushed Clara down to the ground and pressed on her body. âClara, did you really think Iâd keep playing nice like I used to? Iâm warning you, stay out of my way!â
A security guard hurried over to break them up, and Ivy, not wanting to be a bother, let go of Clara and stood up, dusting off her clothes.
Clara cared most about her looks, spending tons of time and money on them. Now, her first demand, once freed from Ivyâs grip, was for a mirror.
âI need a mirror, a mirror!â
Without one handy, Clara scrambled to the reflective glass of the officeâs front door. She shrieked at the sight of three red marks across her cheek. âAh! My face! My face! Ivy, you wretch, I wonât let you off for this!â
Ivy started towards her again.
Clara, knowing she was no match, backed away, fear creeping into her voice, âIvy, what are you going to do?â
âNothing.â Ivyâs face was expressionless as she pulled out her phone. âEver since you set me up that time, I started recording our conversations. So, when you went into the interview room earlier, I recorded everything.â
Claraâs face twisted with rage at the sight of Ivyâs phone. âIvy, what the hell do you want?â
âI scratched your face today because you pushed me to it, and take it as a lesson. Youâll just have to deal with it and keep quiet. Otherwise, Iâll sue you for slander! Everyone heard you accusing me of being a mistress without proof. Youâll lose in court! And when you do, Iâll make sure everyone in the show biz knows about it.â
Claraâs eyes widened in shock. She had confidently accused Ivy of being a mistress in front of the interviewers, yet she had no evidence. If Ivy really did sue, Clara was sure to lose.
âAlright, Iâve got better things to do than waste my time here.â Ivy couldnât be bothered to say more and turned to leave, Clara could only glare at Ivyâs retreating back, swallowing the bitter pill of defeat.
As she prepared to leave, she turned and saw Nolan, the newly appointed CEO of the Harris Group.
He had just arrived and had witnessed the entire drama from his car.
Nolan was surprised. The usually quiet Ivy had shown a formidable side today, which was a stark contrast to the Ivy he thought he knew. This new, fiery Ivy seemed more alive and more real.
âMr. Harris, I apologize for my sisterâs behavior. Sheâs always been like this, bullying me since we were kids. Iâm used to it, but Iâm sorry you had to see that,â Clara approached Nolan, covering her scratched face in a pitiful attempt to garner sympathy..
Nolan glanced at Clara with disdain and took a step back. âI saw what happened. Clara, with your face injured like that, itâs not suitable for our upcoming shoot. You should go home and rest. Weâll find another actress for the campaign.â
âWhat?â Clara was aghast, âMr. Harris, weâve signed a contract. You canât just replace me!â
Nolan remained unfazed, âCan you still shoot our commercials with your face like this? Failing to protect your own image is a breach of contract, which makes it invalid. Security, please escort Clara out.â
âMr. Harris, no! Itâll heal quickly. Makeup can cover it, and we can edit it out. Mr. Harris! Please donâtâ¦â
But Claraâs pleas were in vain. The security officers promptly escorted them out.