Ivy could hardly catch her breath after the whirlwind of events at work. She had managed to survive the day without a meltdown, despite the odd stares, the cryptic conversations, and the strange energy buzzing around the company.
But nothing could prepare her for the bombshell waiting at the end of her day.
She stood just outside the executive office, her hand on the door handle, replaying the awkward elevator ride earlier. Zhao Jun had been particularly quiet, eyes darting nervously, while Lin Wei kept making subtle gestures, almost as if he wanted to say something but couldn't. There was tension, tension she couldn't shake off.
And now, standing here, she realized why.
Inside, two low voices echoed. Familiar voices.
"I told you this was a bad idea, Feng," Lu Cheng's voice came through, steady and cold. "This could jeopardize everything."
A second voice responded, its tone lighter, dripping with amusement. "You're overthinking again, brother. She didn't suspect a thing."
Ivy's heart skipped a beat. That voice… her eyes widened. Lu Feng?!
Her breath caught in her throat as she stood frozen at the door. She had never heard both of them speak together like this before, but now it was clear—there were two of them.
She pressed her ear closer, desperate to understand what was going on.
"You crossed the line, Feng," Lu Cheng's voice dropped lower. "I never intended for her to know. You always take it too far."
Lu Feng's laugh was unmistakable,smooth, playful, but with an edge. "Relax, Cheng. She's tougher than you think. And besides, I was just testing the waters. It's not like I've ruined your little plan."
Ivy's heart raced as her mind scrambled to piece it all together. Lu Feng. The twin. The mysterious, dangerously charming man who had interviewed her. It had been him all along, not Lu Cheng. The thought made her knees weak.
Before she could process anything further, the door suddenly swung open, revealing Lu Feng standing there, a wicked grin on his face.
"Ah, speak of the devil," he said, his sharp eyes locking onto Ivy. "Look who's here."
Ivy felt a surge of panic, her face flushing as she realized she had been caught. "I—I wasn't listening—"
"Oh, you weren't?" Lu Feng's smile widened, stepping closer to her. "Seems like you heard plenty."
Behind him, Lu Cheng appeared, his tall frame blocking the doorway. His expression was unreadable behind the mask, but Ivy could feel the weight of his gaze on her. The atmosphere between the brothers crackled with intensity.
"Come inside, Ivy," Lu Cheng's voice was firm, brooking no argument. "It's time we clarify a few things."
Ivy swallowed hard, her legs carrying her into the room, her mind still spinning from the revelation. The door closed behind her with a soft click, and suddenly, she was in the lion's den, surrounded by two of the most powerful men she had ever met. Identical, yet impossibly different.
As Lu Feng lounged casually on the edge of the desk, his confident posture and dangerously handsome features sent a jolt of electricity through her. His teasing eyes followed her every movement.
"I guess you're wondering why I interviewed you instead of my dear brother here," Lu Feng said, his tone light, like this was all a game to him. "Had a bit of fun, didn't we?"
Ivy's heart raced, but she forced herself to stay calm. "You're twins?"
Lu Feng chuckled, clearly enjoying her confusion. "Surprised? We tend to have that effect."
Lu Cheng cut in, his voice colder than ever. "This isn't a joke, Feng. You crossed a line."
For the first time since entering the room, Ivy saw a flicker of tension in Lu Cheng's posture, his fists clenched at his sides. Despite the mask, his presence was overwhelming, commanding. But his brother? Lu Feng was pure chaos, a walking temptation, and a dangerous one at that.
"I had to see if she could handle it," Lu Feng said, straightening up. "She's not like the others, Cheng. She's smart, quick on her feet. Besides, don't you think it's better that she knows?"
Ivy's pulse quickened as the brothers faced off, their similarities now stark. While Lu Cheng exuded control, Lu Feng reveled in pushing boundaries. The tension between them was palpable, and Ivy found herself in the middle of something much bigger than she had ever imagined.
"Why?" she whispered, her voice trembling slightly. "Why didn't you tell me you were twins?"
Lu Cheng's dark eyes met hers from behind the mask, his voice low and serious. "Because this was never meant to involve you. My brother made that decision for me."
Ivy looked to Lu Feng, who simply shrugged, a devilish smile playing on his lips. "What can I say? I like to stir the pot."
Her mind was reeling. Everything that had happened, the strange behavior, the secrecy, the masks, it all made sense now. But why did she feel like there was more? More they weren't telling her?
Lu Cheng's voice cut through her thoughts. "Now that you know, Ivy, I expect your discretion. Feng won't interfere again."
"Unless she wants me to," Lu Feng quipped, his grin widening.
Ivy flushed, torn between the two brothers, each of them a force of their own. The weight of the revelation pressed down on her chest, but even through the chaos, she couldn't ignore the undercurrent of excitement that ran through her. This was madness, pure, electrifying madness.
Lu Cheng stepped closer, his presence commanding as he towered over her. "You work for me now, Ivy. You'll find that my brother's games have consequences, but you can trust that I'll keep things under control."
Her heart pounded, caught between the serious, enigmatic CEO and his dangerously charming twin. She nodded, though her mind was far from settled.
As she left the room, Ivy couldn't shake the feeling that her life had just been turned upside down once again. The secrets of Spring Entertainment ran deep, and now she was tangled in the web of the Lu brothers, two sides of a dangerous coin.
And with every step she took, she couldn't help but wonder: which one would she end up trusting? And which one would be her undoing?