After what Ivy said, Lucas added, "I want to focus on my career for now. Marriage is secondary until I become more successful."

Hayden sneered. "Running a business isn't as simple as it seems. What if you fail or never achieve anything out of the ordinary?"

"If that happens, I won't drag Ivy down," Lucas said.

"At least you know your place."

Ivy felt as though her cheeks were on fire. "Hayden, even if Lucas fails, I won't give up on him. I won't let him go just because of his financial s