Ivan Horne smiled and said, "I've already been interviewed by you several times. Recently, there's been no major activity with Valence Group, so what's there to interview about? You don't need to rely on interviews with me to establish your footing now, do you?"
This statement clarified that the two of them had merely been in a mutually beneficial cooperative relationship over the years.
Ivan's status made him easily a target for the media, and Grace Chandler had professional ethics. He admired her dedication and responsibility, which made him willing to be interviewed by her.
Grace needed valuable news, and Ivan provided her with that value.
Upon hearing Ivan's words, Grace was momentarily at a loss on how to respond.
Because there hadn't been any recent interviews with Ivan.
