"All right. Let's find a place nearby to sit and talk."

Mr. Woods breathed a sigh of relief. "Good! Our house is actually nearby. Would you like to visit? Ivy has been with us for many years, and our staff has a close relationship with her."

Hayden glanced at Shelly and asked, "Should we go?"

"Sure!" Shelly said.

Mr. Woods immediately invited Hayden and Shelly into his car and drove them to the Woods' mansion.

Upon arriving, Mr. Woods instructed the servants to serve tea and refreshments.

He pointed to the butler and said to Hayden, "This is our butler. He hired Ivy's grandmother."

Hayden nodded.

Mr. Woods then introduced Hayden: "This is Irene's older brother, the renowned businessman Mr. Hayden Tate."

"Hello, Mr. Tate. Irene was a wonderful young lady," the butler said. "We all liked her very much. When we heard of her passing, we were truly saddened. Fortunately, she didn't actually pass away! Ivy is a very sensible and resilient girl, one of the strongest I've eve