Chapter 755: Chapter 455 Going to Work at the Company (2000)
The expressions on the mother and daughter-in-law’s faces weren’t too good when they came out of the study.
Ivy Miller was perceptive enough to understand the situation, so she definitely wouldn’t speak out of turn.
She sat properly across from Henry’s father and chatted with him.
Henry’s father was quite satisfied with Ivy Miller.
The reason he arranged for Henry Sullivan to meet Ivy Miller was because he saw her photo in the living room during a recent visit to the Miller family.
Although there’s a bit of an age difference between them, Henry’s father thought that Henry’s lifeless life needed an energetic girl like her to bring some change.
Initially, he just wanted to give it a try.
Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a good match.
Although it seems Henry isn’t that infatuated with Ivy Miller right now, he trusts his son’s character.
Since he decided to marry, he believes the future will be bright.
Ivy Miller is very lively, but unfortunately, she seems a bit nervous in front of his wife.
"Dad, about what you mentioned to me, can I think it over again? I really haven’t made up my mind yet."
"Sure, go back and discuss it with Henry."
Henry Sullivan approached and sat beside Ivy Miller, peeling a banana, while his mother also followed out.
She sat down next to Henry’s father with a stern face, and Henry asked, "Discuss what? What did Dad say to you?"
Ivy looked at him, "Dad suggested I go work at the company."
He could see the pleading in her eyes, but working at the company was better than spending a lifetime selling those unspeakable inflatable dolls.
"Go for it, why not? Don’t you like freedom? Working in your own family’s company, no one will restrict you. It’s great."
"But..."
"What’s with the ’but’? You can continue your online work part-time; it won’t interfere with anything."
Ivy glared at him, a nemesis, an absolute nemesis.
"Um, here’s what I think. Aren’t I the daughter-in-law of the Sullivan family?
I’m afraid if I just parachute in, people might not respect me.
Besides, I don’t have the ability to shine in the company."
Henry’s father chuckled, "Come on, I know what you’re made of.
Your dad said you were quite the student back in school,
smart and motivated, but just lacking work experience.
Work experience is something you have to accumulate on your own.
Look, isn’t this a good opportunity?
I understand your concern, but don’t worry, you can work anonymously inside; just don’t let others know you’re a parachute hire.
There are recruitments happening at Twilight Group lately; go apply and get in through normal channels."
Ivy pursed her lips, knowing she definitely couldn’t get into Twilight Group through normal channels.
Unless her father-in-law pulled some strings behind the scenes.
She really didn’t want to work at the company, especially since her mother-in-law worked there too.
But now Henry Sullivan was also adding fuel to the fire.
She suddenly felt she couldn’t love anymore, such a depressing feeling.
Henry’s mother folded her arms, "If she doesn’t want to go, then forget it. There’s no wall that doesn’t let the wind through."
Henry’s father glared at Henry’s mother, "What do you know? So what if, in the end, everyone finds out?
She’s Damian Sullivan’s daughter-in-law, the future Young Lady of the Sullivan family. Who dares to say anything?
Children need to be trained. If Henry doesn’t manage this, and if Ivy doesn’t either, what do we do when we all retire? Donate Twilight Group to an orphanage?"
"Listen to what you’re saying. We can work for at least another twenty years.
Who knows if, twenty years from now, Henry will still be in the military?
Even if the company is to be passed down, it can’t possibly be handed to a daughter-in-law, right?"
Henry’s father glared at her, "In front of the children, what are you saying?"
Henry’s mother scoffed, "I’ll say it openly no matter who’s around. What’s the big deal?
Ivy, don’t blame me for saying this harshly. You and Henry just got married. Who knows how your future will develop?
What I said might be a bit selfish, but it’s reasonable, right?"
Ivy felt guilty, causing her in-laws to argue because of her.
Hearing her mother-in-law’s words, Ivy nodded, "Mom, I understand where you’re coming from. Dad, don’t be mad at Mom. She’s not wrong.
It’s a big responsibility, and giving it to me really isn’t appropriate.
Not to mention I lack management experience; even if I had it, I wouldn’t have the qualification.
I understand my mom’s concerns. Henry and I just got married not long ago, and the bed of our marriage isn’t even warm yet.
Who knows if we’ll get divorced in the future?
If we really got divorced, handing over a lifetime’s worth of efforts to someone else... If I were in that situation, I’d feel utterly miserable."
After hearing Ivy say this, Henry’s father chuckled.
"The fact you can say such things proves you’re straightforward.
So many people are eager to work at our company, yet you’re strongly unwilling.
I know what you’re thinking, but you don’t need to feel too much pressure.
Right now, it’s just about going to work, not about placing this burden entirely on your shoulders."
Henry Sullivan looked at her, "What are you thinking?"
Her? She’s definitely unwilling to go.
Henry’s mother thought for a moment, realizing she couldn’t prevail over her husband and son, so she decisively spoke up.
"Alright then, Ivy, go work at the company.
You can join my department, and I’ll personally guide you, so I can be at ease."
Ivy’s heart trembled at the thought of working with her mother-in-law?
Not even three days, and she’d be shedding a layer of skin.
Not even seven days, and she’d surely fall out with her mother-in-law.
She might even become the first case in their family of a divorce due to mother-in-law issues.
Just thinking about it made her break into a cold sweat.
Henry’s father nodded, "That’s good. Your mom guiding you herself would be disheartening."
Oh heavens, it’s not her real mom, but a non-biological mom who doesn’t seem to like her at all guiding the child.
She was truly afraid of being mistreated on a deserted street.
She shot a pleading glance at Henry Sullivan.
Henry couldn’t help but smirk when he saw her pitiful look.
Ivy glared at him; he was laughing, even sneakily?
Wasn’t there any humanity? She was about to perish under his mom’s harsh hands, and he could still laugh?
Was this even her real husband? Professionally setting his wife up for a hundred years.
Just as she decided to curse this real husband in her heart, Henry Sullivan, whose expression had calmed considerably, finally spoke, "Dad, I agree Ivy can work at the company, but there’s one condition, and I don’t agree with Mom’s earlier suggestion. The farther away Ivy works from Mom, the better."