The Billionaire's Regret

Chapter 78

Leo Morgan hissed and curled his lips. “Perfect timing. I was on my way to meet them.” Ivy tugged on her father’s sleeve, slightly concerned. “Dad, today is our company’s big day, so don’t make a big deal with them. It’s fine if others make fun of them, but it’s not worth it if it hurts us.” “Don’t worry. I’ve got this.” Leo Morgan said. Ivy’s friends, Windy Adams and Agatha Hart, both entered the room at the same time. “Hello, Uncle Leo!” Leo nodded and smiled at them both. “Windy and Agatha, thank you for being Ivy’s best friends. I’ve got a lot of jewelry that you ladies will probably like. Don’t forget to grab a few before you leave!” Windy and Agatha exchanged glances before bowing gratefully. “Many thanks, Uncle Leo!” Leo just smiled as he exited the room. Windy and Agatha then approached Ivy and cheerfully jumped in circles around her. “Ivy! You no longer have to conceal your identity! Just wait and watch what blast wave you’ll cause in public after today!” Ivy smiled. Her eyes were uninterested. “My identity comes second. I’m really irritated that all of this has affected my business.” Windy took a step forward. “Can you guess who we just saw?” Agatha cocked her brow. “You’re not going to be able to guess.” Ivy smirked. “Who?” “The Reeds actually brought Alice Perez with them!” Windy was so enraged that she burst out laughing. “Do you suppose they came to disgust you because they thought you could be here?” Ivy coldly hooked the corners of her lips. “I’m really sickened by them.” Agatha pressed her lips together. “The Reeds came just to put an end to any chance of you marrying into the Morgan family. Did you hear what Simon just said to me? Simon stated that as long as you show tonight, Don Reed has ordered the media to spread rumors that you were expelled out of the elite circle and have no prospect of ever marrying into a rich family again,” she said before the other two could guess.

Ivy scowled. This was nothing new for Don Reed, who was a one-trick pony. She turned to face Windy. “Did you send my invitation to that person?” Windy arched her brow. “Of course. He typically doesn’t attend this type of business dinner because of his position. Still, because he’s a classmate of my father’s and I’ve personally asked him to come, he finally consented to bring his subordinates here tonight. I just noticed him arrive earlier.” Everything was in order. The only thing they had to do was wait. “Who?” Agatha was taken aback. “You’ll know in a moment, but I guarantee it’ll irritate the Reeds big time!” Windy muttered. Agatha moaned quietly, helpless. “Fine… Then I’ll just have to wait for a nice concert.” Ivy walked to the bathroom before changing into her gown because there was still time before the opening. She heard a familiar harsh voice just as she was ready to exit the restroom cubicle to wash her hands. “You haven’t seen that bitch Ivy yet, have you?” Eva was the one. It was unsurprising that Eva would show up. She was, after all, Mrs. Reed. “No, how is she eligible to attend such an event? She is now the most despised person in town. I’m sure she’s somewhere hiding, so why is she here?” Piper made a caustic remark. “Yeah, you’re correct. She will always be a mess. Is she really expecting to be able to outshine everyone simply by getting into Morgan’s good graces? Hmph! Your grandfather stated that the Morgan family arranged this magnificent anniversary gala in order to end their relationship with Ivy openly. The Morgans want to use this occasion to clear the air about the scandal involving her and Cooper Morgan. Soon, she’ll hand up the emerald pipe to us.” Eva washed her hands as she spoke with unmistakable arrogance. Piper burst out laughing. “You’re still the wisest, Mom, to bring Alice along as Wyatt’s female companion. If Ivy sees them together, I’m afraid she’ll become enraged and vomit blood!” she uttered and burst into laughter. Suddenly, the restroom stall door crashed outward, bringing Piper’s laughter to a standstill. Ivy strolled over, lifted her brows, and hooked her lips. Her tone was really chilly. “Ms. Reed, I did not become agitated, nor did I vomit blood. Did I disgust you?”Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.