The director let out a silent scoff, brushing off Mr. Wilson’s suggestion with a few vague words before quickly hanging up the phone.

He sat back in his chair, still mulling over what Mr. Wilson had said. Whether or not Freddy should be assigned to investigate Collins Group, there was no denying that Ivy’s connection to the company was… unusual.

She used to be known as the daughter of Collins Group. Sending her back there—would that stir up unwanted ...