Robert simply thought that it would be tough to work in the middle of the night.
Though he would stay up late from time to time, he knew just how exhausted one would be the next morning.
Ivy had never stayed up and was used to going to sleep early, so her health might be affected if she started working the night shift all of a sudden.
They were not short of money, and Robert's heart ached at the thought that Ivy might suffer, which was exactly what he assumed his parents would think as well.
"Not yet! It's late at night in Bridgedale right now. They are probably asleep." Ivy did not want to disturb her parents. "I will send them a message! Once they see it, they will call me."
"Okay. So you've agreed to take the internship, then?" he asked.
Ivy nodded. "It's a rare opportunity, so I definitely have to take it. I was hesitant before because I didn't think I was qualified. They usually hire third-year and fourth-year students, and I'm just half a year into my first year..."
"You work hard, Ivy, and you are making great progress. Mr. Gardner saw that and gave you this opportunity because he thinks you can do it. If you are really that bad at this, he would not offer you this chance simply out of respect for our parents." Robert wanted Ivy to be more confident. "You are great. I don't think it's going to be a problem for you to host a show now."
"Thank you, Robert. I'm almost convinced." Ivy giggled. "Mr. Gardner told me that we all need to reach for opportunities. If one wants to succeed in life, they need to be proactive, or they would just end up letting the opportunities slip by."
"Mr. Gardner is right! I've looked into his background and he comes from an ordinary family, so it's impressive that he managed to get this far," Robert said. "You should listen to him."
"Yeah, that's what I think as well. Everything he says makes sense. I'm just too timid and lack the confidence to take risks, but I will change. I've promised Mr. Gardner that I will overcome my shortcomings."
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