Chapter 13: A New Phone

Master Ashford's return to the country was as hurried as his departure, whisking away Yvette's ashes and leaving Ivy to adjust back to work life. At the office. "Whose stuff is this?" Ivy eyed a small gift box on her desk, her brows knitting slightly as she casually placed her car keys and handbag on a nearby low table and took a seat. Having just joined the company, she hardly knew anyone. Who could possibly be sending her gifts? With that thought, Ivy picked up the gift box, curiosity piqued, and unwrapped it to discover a brand-new phone inside. And not just any phone—a model so new it hadn't hit the market yet. Flipping through the contacts, she found only one number saved: Cecil's. Of course... Her fingers danced across the screen, and she found herself dialing the number. It connected almost immediately. "What's with the new phone?" Ivy asked, a smile playing on her lips she hadn't noticed herself. Cecil, currently poring over a contract in his office, set his pen down an