“Cooper, I’ve missed you,” I whispered into his ear, loosening the hug as he set the newspaper down and turned to face me.
I raised an eyebrow and questioned, “Why did you disappear the last time you brought me back here?”
Cooper grinned and approached me. I threw myself at him once more, embracing my brother tightly as he reciprocated. After we let go, he smiled, but there was a hint of sadness in his eyes. “I had an important meeting,” he answered. “Anyway, I brought you some gifts,” he added, pointing to the paper bags on the floor.
My eyes widened in delight. Cooper always knew how to spoil me. After three years, I was finally able to receive luxurious presents from my brother again.
Windy frowned as she observed my reaction. “If only you didn’t pretend to be poor-“
“Windy, I almost forgot. I also brought your favorite perfume,” Cooper interrupted. He walked to the side, grabbed a small silver paper bag, and handed it to Windy.
Windy reached for it and thanked him. Cooper nodded and turned his attention back to me.
I smiled and eagerly looked inside the paper bags. As I glanced back at Cooper, I noticed a slight crease on his forehead. “What’s wrong?” I inquired.
Cooper let out a heavy sigh, calling my name. I turned to look at him, waiting for what he had to say. “Ryan is currently involved in important scientific research abroad and won’t be able to come back for a while. Sebastian is busy with international film festivals but will return in a few days. In the meantime, I need you to accompany me to the company,” he explained.
I couldn’t help but wince slightly, knowing that I couldn’t escape this responsibility. Reluctantly, I nodded in agreement.
Later that night, as I lay in bed, my phone suddenly rang, loudly echoing in the room. With tired eyes, I reached over to the side table to answer it.
“Hello?” I mumbled, not bothering to check the caller ID.
Windy’s angry voice erupted from the other end, instantly waking me up. “What’s your problem?” I asked, trying to understand the situation.
“Look at the internet! The Reeds are accusing you of stealing something from them. If you don’t return it, they’re threatening to call the police and have you arrested,” Windy explained, her voice filled with concern.
I furrowed my brow, feeling a mix of confusion and frustration. I quickly grabbed my laptop from the drawer and went online to see what she was talking about. As I searched for the Reeds, I came across an article that infuriated me.
It was an official statement from Reed’s Corporation, claiming that I had stolen a valuable piece of jewelry after my divorce from Wyatt Reed. The accusation was completely false.
“How dare they accuse you like that? Stealing? Seriously?” I exclaimed, my anger rising.
Only then did I realize that Windy was still on the line, patiently waiting for my response. I pressed my lips together and started reading the comments section, scoffing at the ridiculous things people were saying about me. The netizens were throwing around baseless accusations and insulting words.
I couldn’t believe the audacity of the Reeds and the way they were tarnishing my reputation.
I glanced back and fixated my gaze on the picture of the jewelry. I had already seen it, but there was no way I would steal it. I didn’t even know the password to their safe. Besides, why would I, coming from a wealthy family, stoop so low as to steal that piece?
“Thanks for letting me know, Windy. I’ll hang up now,” I said, ending the call. I tightened my grip on the phone, gritting my teeth in frustration.
How dare Wyatt accuse me of stealing their jewelry? Is this how he throws things at me just because we’re divorced now?
Does Wyatt think I’ll go back to him just because of this?
Frowning, I dialed Cooper’s number, and it didn’t take long for him to answer.
“Hey, is The Glamour Entertainment firm still under my name? Who’s managing it now?” I asked immediately.
“It’s Blaze, and I saw the news. I’ll let him handle things on the inter-“
“No, I’ll take care of it myself,” I said coldly, cutting him off and ending the call.
Those Reeds will soon realize that I’m not the same Ivy they can mock whenever they please.
I called a different number to seek assistance from a private investigator in finding the actual thief who took the necklace. The person on the other end assured me that they would provide me with the outcome by tomorrow morning.
Since I need it urgently, they mentioned that the cost would be slightly higher. But that’s not a problem for me since I have the money.
It was eight o’clock in the morning when Ivy logged in to her Twitter account and posted a picture. Then she put down her phone on the table as she walked her way to the window. She looked around and saw the bright weather. Suddenly, a sly smile crept on her lips, and she let out a sarcastic laugh.
“Why did I get truly blind by my love towards Wyatt and married him?” she mumbled; a sudden tint of regret lit her heart.
That photo that she just posted on her Twitter account is the photo that Alice Perez sent to her. She smiled. That photo was once one of the reasons why she divorced Wyatt, and now, she can’t believe that she will use it to take revenge for what they did to her on the internet.
How dare Wyatt post such lies on social media? And he thought he could destroy her that easily?
She scoffed and shook her head. She walked towards the table, grabbed her phone, and dialed the phone number of the private investigator. She smiled when she got the result.
She got her laptop since the information she needed was sent to her email.
Ivy’s eyes widened, and she laughed out loud when she saw the result. Now, all she needs to do is post her statement together with the proofs.
Wyatt Reed, I am sorry that the necklace had been stolen. But worry less because I hired a private investigator to track it down overnight. And FYI, the necklace ended up in the hands of your sister, Miss Piper Reed.
After typing these words, she attached the report from the P.I., And one photo shows Piper and the necklace they’ve been looking for. The photo was taken inside the Casino, and the necklace was on the table Piper while playing cards.
After posting Wyatt and Alice’s photo as well as the statement and report about the necklace, the gossip was set on track, and netizens started to throw their opinions. Some are on her side, and some are not.
And when she checked the first photo that she posted, she smirked when she read the comments. The photo serves as a hint about Wyatt’s affair. And netizens concluded that it was the reason for their divorce.
Ivy laughed out loud. Now, who do they think they are? They thought of her as a lowly person, but now, she can abruptly change the netizens’ voices.
She is innocent, yet they’re trying to destroy her?
ON THE other hand, Wyatt was pissed as lots of his investors were pulling out their stocks. Some were calling him early this morning. And in just a short period, he lost millions. Damn, he cursed inside as his head was aching because he drank too much alcohol last night.
He then went to work early, and his assistant stood there nervously, barely daring to breathe deeply.
“Who authorized the P.R. department to send a such statement on behalf of the company?!” his thunderous voice roared inside his office. He gritted his teeth as he squinted his eyes.
Ken, his assistant, gulped as fear registered in his eyes while looking at Wyatt. “L-Last night…” he gobbled again, trying to hide his fear, “it was your mother who commanded it, and she said y-you have been notified.”
Wyatt stood up and slammed his hands on the top of his desk. “What?!”
“You knew that I am the one who runs this company! When did I let my mother butt in with my business?!” he exclaimed. His brows were arched and stern. “Fire everyone in the P.R. department!” he added, and the veins in his neck can be seen because of his anger.
“Y-Yes,” Ken replied as his heart quivered.
“Takedown Ivy’s tweets immediately,” he uttered, wearing his dark gaze, which you could see a dreadful storm that was forming.
Ken was still shocked but managed to bow his head. “Blaze Hall of Glamour Entertainment has announced that no one can delete it for 24 hours,” he replied, which made Wyatt frown.
“Glamour Entertainment? What does the biggest entertainment company care about this issue?” he asked.
“I-I don’t know, Sir,” Ken replied.
Wyatt was put into deep thought. It’s impossible that Ivy has something to do about it. How could Ivy possess such a high ability?
He shook his head and was about to sit down when his phone rang. His eyes were cold as he darted his gaze to the phone and saw the caller. He grabbed the phone, and his grip on it tightened.
He didn’t allow his mom to call the cops, and how did she end up causing a huge fuss?!
Suppose Ivy didn’t find out about the necklace. Her mother’s statement will bound to destroy Ivy.
With that possibility, Wyatt can’t help himself not to feel anger toward his mother. How could she do it? All along, he thought she was okay with Ivy, but why?
His phone continues ringing, and he doesn’t bother to answer it until it stops. He heaved a deep sigh and pulled the chair, then he sat.
After a few seconds, his phone rings again. Frowning, he checked for the caller again, and his forehead creased.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
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