The Billionaire's Regret

Chapter 69

When the show ended, the audience erupted in resounding applause. Agatha Hart walked onto the platform, calm and relaxed, to speak a few words. Everyone was looking forward to the after-party. Many media members approached Agatha and inquired as to who the model for the finale was and whether she had paid a hefty price to rent a supermodel from abroad. Agatha laughed and merely requested that Ivy be summoned. “This model isn’t an international supermodel; Ivy is my friend.” Ivy nodded gently and smiled. She was still dressed in that gown. Everyone was anxious to photograph her. Cameras flashed constantly, but Ivy was quite cooperative and simply remained there, allowing everyone to photograph her. Ivy, after all, wanted to help Agatha and promote her brand. The invited media were well-known in the country and outside in the fashion sector. “The design of this garment appears like a bridal gown,” a foreign reporter inquired, “Miss Ivy, you walked so gracefully in this gown. Have you ever worn a wedding gown before?” Agatha froze for a second, wanting to stop them from asking questions, but Ivy simply smiled and answered, “No, I’ve never worn a bridal gown.” Wyatt Reed, who was approaching them, felt his body tense slightly as he heard these comments. His expression quickly shifted from simple to baffled. Indeed, Ivy never wore a bridal gown. They didn’t even have a wedding. Therefore, there were no wedding photos. How could she possibly have occasions to wear a wedding gown? The only thing they had in common was a marriage license that had changed into a divorce document. They were just legally married and had no other children. Wyatt was modest with Ivy in all areas except money. Wyatt’s chest felt as if Ivy had slapped it for a brief period. Duke came to a halt on the side of the road. “It is truly her.” Ivy averted her sight when she noticed Wyatt standing nearby. She answered a few more questions before departing with Agatha.

Naturally, Agatha noticed Wyatt and exclaimed angrily, “I certainly didn’t give them tickets. How could they come uninvited?” Ivy burst out laughing. “Wouldn’t it be easy for them to get a few tickets with their status and ability?” Furthermore, this was Wyatt’s territory. Agatha sighed in frustration. When someone approached her to offer pleasantries, she immediately smiled. Ivy then walked upstairs in search of Windy. Ivy didn’t want to see those vexing expressions. On the other hand, Piper pulled Alice over as if she was looking for someone. She would approach every member of staff she encountered and ask, “Where’s the model for the finale?” Someone eventually managed to give her directions. “I just noticed she went upstairs...” Alice saw Wyatt and wanted to go to him, but she didn’t want to abandon Piper. “Why don’t we just find the model later?” “We’ll just take a picture and then leave. It’ll be over quickly. That model was stunning! What a wonderful thing it would be if this kind of woman married my brother.” Piper believed that only a respectable and graceful woman like her, capable of capturing the hearts of many, was worthy of her brother. Even if she is a model, she is already far superior to Ivy! Alice’s face tensed as she heard this, and she swiftly said, “How could your brother want a model? Models have a tumultuous private life and are essentially prostitutes who drink and sleep with whoever can pay them.” When the people upstairs heard this, they smiled at each other. Windy raised her voice and hissed. “If you think you’re better than Ivy, don’t come. In any case, who invited you?” Piper came to a halt, not expecting anyone to overhear their chat, and then flashed a reproachful gaze at Alice. As soon as they stepped upstairs, they noticed Windy seated in front of the dressing table, mocking them. Alice and Piper were both taken aback. “What are you doing here?” Ivy sat next to Windy on the chair, her back facing them. She sat with her head down, playing with her phone, and didn’t even lift her head, oblivious to their presence.

Windy smirked, sizing them up, and chuckled. “How come can’t I be here? Oh,” he pretended to be surprised, “my goodness, you’re both wearing stuff Ivy didn’t want?” Piper’s face turned red with rage, and she wanted to give her a lesson, but she didn’t lose sight of the reason she came here. “I’m not going to annoy you. Hey, Miss finale, I’d like to take a picture with you!” Alice Perez’s mood transformed the instant she spotted Windy. If Windy could come, does it mean Ivy was also here? Was I not mistaken? Alice tightened her hand and locked her gaze on the woman seated with her back to them in an instant. “Do you have deafness? Come take selfies with me!” Piper was irritated when a model neglected her. Windy laughed as if she was ready to watch Piper make a fool of herself. “Who in the world are you? Why should anyone pay attention to you? “ Piper clenched her teeth. “You have nothing to do with it! Mind your own business, bitch.” She returned her gaze to the model, who remained unaffected. “Hello, you! I’m a Reed. How much do you want to be willing to pay to pose for a photo with me?” What’s the big deal? Piper pondered. She was merely looking to impress her colleagues. Otherwise, she would not have requested a photo. She was used to people crowding around her and begging for pictures. Ivy sighed and lifted her eyes in displeasure. Can’t I just have a few moments of peace? she thought. “Miss Piper Reed, huh? I don’t recall seeing you on the guest list,” Ivy eventually spoke out and turned around, casting a chilly and pointed glare at Piper and Alice. They should be grateful that she didn’t find anything wrong with them. Do they dare to find fault with her? They really do want to die! Piper was taken aback and exclaimed, “Y-You… the model… how?” Was Ivy that gorgeous model? She even did the final walk for this prestigious fashion show. How does she manage to be so serene and beautiful? Piper wondered. Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

“Yeah, that’s me.” Is there an issue? “Ivy gave her a blank stare. Piper’s expression was solemn. Ivy had embarrassed her earlier in the day, and now she was standing here getting pissed off by Ivy again. “Huh! Stop attempting to be elegant and fashionable. Even if you wear a lovely gown, you will never be able to get rid of the stench of poverty! I fear I’m cursed to see you two everywhere I go!” Piper didn’t want to take a picture with Ivy anymore since it would lower her status. Windy laughed exasperatedly. “You’re implying we stink of poverty?” “What? Am I mistaken? I didn’t expect your sugar daddy to be so capable of getting you into this program, but it doesn’t matter because once I reveal your name, you’re out!” Pompously, Piper lifted her brows. She was confident that Ivy got in because of her backer. How could such a high-society occasion put up with the presence of an unsightly mistress like Ivy? Ivy drew her lips together and gave out a scornful little laugh when she saw Agatha. Before Agatha could respond, she asked, “Who’s getting kicked out now?” Piper recognized Agatha as the founder of Share and stormed over to criticize Ivy. “She’s the woman that was evicted from our home by my brother, Wyatt Reed. She isn’t from a wealthy family; therefore, she isn’t deserve of being here!” Agatha’s eyes were steely as she locked her gaze on Piper. “You two are the ones that should get lost.” Agatha flicked a glimpse at Alice, then retracted her eyes with scorn, and Piper froze. “I don’t recall sending you an invite. I can have security kick you out if you come in uninvited!” Alice was taken aback and blurted out, “She’s a Reed. We obtained the tickets through a friend and did not enter illegally.” Agatha burst out laughing. “I didn’t even provide a ticket to the President of the Reed Corporation nor has any Miss Reed.” Piper’s face turned crimson and heated as though she had been slapped. Her reputation was ruined in an instant. “Can you also tell me whose friend got you the tickets? They’ll be the first on our hit list.” Alice was visibly irritated by Agatha’s attitude. Ivy caught her eye as she swept her look across the

room. “How about her? What does she have a right to be here?” Ivy cocked her brow. Agatha’s lips were hooked. “I presume you didn’t hear my prior interview. Ivy is the creator and partner of Embrace, which means she is in charge of this show!” Alice and Piper froze for a split second. It was fun to watch their reactions shift. Ivy pursed her lips and asked coldly, “So, can you get lost now? Nevertheless, if you prefer, we may have security kick you out.”