There were some things he didn't want to believe, but once the thorns were planted deep in his heart, they would sting him from time to time.
Phoebe could also see his dilemma and suggested softly, "I think we can involve Gillian Thompson in this. We can tell the outside world that Gillian is taking over. If the higher-ups insist on seeing the person in charge, we can send Gillian, but we can still leave the decision-making power internally to Ivy Thompson."
They all knew that Ivy Thompson's reputation was ruined. If such a notorious person were to take charge, the government might not agree.
"What does the Gallagher family say?" asked Daniel Thompson.
"There hasn't been much said on their end, but their main focus is on working with our company. It shouldn't matter to them who is in charge on our side. Although Gillian is injured, she has grown up under our watch, and her abilities are evident. Also, with our help, Mr. Thompson, you can rest assured."
