Ivy was reluctant to give in but also curious. She muttered, "Every time you say something like this, you’re setting me up. I don’t believe you at all."

Ethan fell momentarily silent.

Well… he had used this excuse too many times before—

No wonder Ivy was wary of him now.

Still calm and composed, he pulled her over to his desk and sat her on his lap.

Then, he opened a drawer and took out a folder.

"For your ...