Chapter 576

Ivy's POV

"Business?" I repeated, lowering my cup slowly. "What kind of business?"

Brad ran a hand through his hair, visibly nervous. His gaze slipped away from mine for a moment, settling on the coffee cup in front of him as if the answers might be written at the bottom.

"It's complicated," he began, his voice quieter now. "And honestly, I feel kind of… I don't know, like I'm taking advantage? As