Her Return, His Regret

Chapter 10- New CEO

"Good morning, Miss Lora." The staff greeted Lora warmly.

"Good morning," Lora responded with a smile.

Lora arrived at the Davis & Co. company to take over from her father.

She wore a light blue feminine business suit with high heels. Her hair was left to flow down her shoulders, giving her a boss lady vibe.

"Miss Davis, you're needed in the conference room," her assistant, Hannah Collins, reported. She then moved closer and whispered, "All the board members are here and they don't look happy."

Lora frowned. She knew why they wanted to see her. How bold of them to show their disapproval of her on her first day of reporting.

"I knew this would happen, that's why I came prepared," she remarked and smirked. They wouldn't get rid of her that easily.

No offense, Mr Davis but your daughter came out of nowhere and you want her to take over the company? I know she's your family but aren't you being too careless? How can I be sure that my investment is safe in this company?" Lora had barely reached the door of the conference room when she heard someone say this.

It wasn't hard to tell from the voice, he was one of the board members, Craig Hendrix.

Inside the conference room, Jack Davis furrowed his eyebrows at the man's words. He was about to reply but Lora came in before he could.

"Good morning everyone. Hope I am not too late," Lora said with an air of confidence.

Seeing Lora walk in, Jack Davis smiled.

Although he only found Lora six years ago, he knew his daughter well. Lora is definitely not someone to be at the mercy of others. She could hold her own.

Lora looked at Craig and responded, "I understand your concerns and this is why, I plan to launch a new design of jewelry that I'm a hundred percent sure will become a best seller."

Craig scoffed. He remarked, "We have so many designers in our company. What makes you think your design will be special?"

Lora just smiled and replied, "Please trust me... I'll launch the design soon and then, we can have this discussion to ascertain my skills."

The other board members nodded in agreement. After all, they couldn't completely oppose since Lora was the CEO's daughter.

However, Craig sneered. He remarked, "Launching a new design is not enough. We want to know what you will do to expand the company and make us more profit."

Lora frowned. It seemed Craig was picking a bone with her for some reason.

She forced a smile and said, "Would a partnership with the Kingsley group be of satisfaction to you?"

Craig arched his eyebrows and they almost reached his hairline. He scoffed and uttered, "You must be joking. You've never even worked before, why would the CEO of the Kingsley group agree to cooperate with you?" "I already have an offer from him, Mr Hendrix. Once I sign the contract, I wish to be left alone to work in peace, deal?" Lora stated.

Craig huffed in frustration. He realised he no longer had a reason to oppose and sat back in his chair.

When the meeting was over, Jack looked at his daughter and uttered, "I'm sorry... Craig has a lot of influence and he must have had another candidate in mind for the position."

Lora smiled and replied, "Don't worry, Dad. I won't disappoint you."

Back in her office, Lora instructed her assistant, saying "Arrange a meeting with the Kingsley group. Tell them we agree to the partnership but we shall set the terms." Meanwhile, at the Kingsley group.

"Sir, we got a call from Davis & Co. They've accepted your offer," Lawrence Scott, Ryan Kingsley's assistant, reported.

Ryan's eyes lit up. He recalled Lora Davis' face and something stirred within him. Her face was all he could think about all night.

He didn't expect to hear from her the next day.

Nodding, he said, "Arrange a meeting quickly. I need to sign a contract with her before she changes her mind."

Lawrence's eyebrows met. He wondered, since when was his boss worried about someone changing their mind?

"Why are you still standing there?" Ryan questioned. "Hurry before we lose the partnership!"

Lawrence, "....."

Ryan was acting like his life depended on the partnership.

When Lawrence walked out to arrange the meeting, Ivy Williams wheeled herself into the office. She happened to have heard the conversation.

"Ryan, you're partnering with Uncle Davis?" She asked when she got closer.

Ryan frowned, not expecting to see Ivy in his office. He nodded and replied, "Yes, I need a designer for the new jewelry company."

As he said this, he got up and went to relieve himself in the bathroom. Ivy happened to see a file for the new jewelry company that Ryan was opening on the table. However, when she read the name of the company, she clenched her hands into fists.

[LAN's luxurious Jewelry]

Even a fool could tell that the name was a combination of Ryan and Larisa's names. Hatred flickered through Ivy's eyes and anger bubbled up within her. Larisa was a ghost but she still had Ryan's heart!

"Sir, the meeting with Miss Davis has been arranged...." Lawrence came in and said but he paused when he saw the woman in the office. He didn't expect to see Ivy here.

"Miss Daivs? Are you referring to Lora Davis?" Ivy questioned.

"Sorry ma'am, I didn't know you were in the office. It's not convenient for me to disclose the details of the business. If you have any questions, you can confirm with the boss," Lawrence apologized and left the office. Ivy realised the woman who looked like Larisa would be working with Ryan.

When she recalled the way Ryan looked at Lora at the party yesterday and the way he grabbed her arm, anger burned through her. She definitely couldn't let them cooperate. No one can take Ryan away from her. No way. Ivy's eyes filled with jealousy and rage.

'I can't let that happen!'