That’s all Ivy heard as the crowd murmured, making her shake her head and smile.
After a few moments, someone greeted Cooper. “Welcome, Mr. Morgan.” The assistant guided them inside.
Cooper grabbed a glass of wine from the waiter that passed by and smiled as he raised his wine glass to signal to everyone. “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, this beautiful woman beside me is the vice president of the Morgan Corporation, and you should take more care of her,” he announced, making Ivy frown and pull her brother closer to her.
Cooper winked at her and continued to talk. “Miss Ivy is both talented and stunning, and she deserves to be part of the Morgans. She will take more care of our future businesses. So, if you have the opportunity, you must cooperate,” Cooper added, making Ivy feel embarrassed. And when she met Cooper’s gaze, she glared at him.
Even if Ivy wanted to hit her brother, she calmed herself and maintained a decent and elegant smile to respond to everyone approaching them.
Cooper seems to feel that Ivy’s getting bored. He then patted her wrist and bowed his head to everybody. He went closer to Ivy. “Liam Saver of ABC Corporation is upstairs. Let’s go up,” he whispered in her ear.
It’s a good thing Cooper remembered their purpose. They then both walked toward the second floor.
NOT FAR AWAY, Piper Reed and her friends watched how everyone praised her. While doing it, the people’s faces were terrific, which irritates her. Also, when she saw Ivy’s dress, she felt the urge to rush toward her and ripped Ivy’s dress.
Rage lingered inside Piper when she saw Ivy’s dress. It was the same dress that she had seen half month ago. It was Louis Vuitton’s dress. It was on the private shelf. The diamonds on it are the same series of natural diamonds from famous jewelry brands. Its value is close to nine figures, and even the style is only displayed in public by upper-class celebrities.
So, how come Ivy has it?
Piper asked the LV if she could rent it but was told that someone had already bought it. And she didn’t expect that Ivy was the one that got the dress!
Ivy used to be dirty and ugly-a poor woman when she first met Wyatt. Ivy only knew how to bow her head and do the work at home without even uttering any complaints-she became their humble maid behind Wyatt’s back. And now, she’s entering this kind of party, wearing her proud and confident face? Like she’s really come used to this kind of life?
If it wasn’t for the wrong occasion, she really wanted to go up and tell everyone that Ivy was a lowly woman who aimed for the Reeds’ riches but had been abandoned by her brother. Piper wants to tear off her mask and let everyone see how Ivy’s real attitude.
“I thought your sister-in-law is ugly? You mentioned it to us, but she’s not,” one friend of Piper can’t help but give a comment.
“True that she’s so pretty,” the other one concluded.
“And the man next to her, girl, he’s really handsome!”
Hearing how her friends praised Ivy, Piper quickly lowered her eyelids as she tried to suppress the jealousy under it and grabbed the glass of wine. “Huh, my brother already kicked her out of his life. So, what else can a lowly woman do but hook up with rich men? She got a perfect body, anyway-her asset for living a life like this,” she snorted coldly.
The second floor of the banquet hall was relatively quiet, and Cooper took Ivy forward, and a young man, who wore a noble black shirt and was sitting on a luxury chair, stood up.
Cooper and the man shook their hands and flashed a smile at each other. “Liam Saver, I haven’t seen you for a while,” Cooper uttered.
Liam smiled, and the corners of his lips gently raised, and an evil smirk crept into his lips. “Same with you, pal,” he replied. Can’t wait for Cooper to introduce the woman beside him, Liam’s gaze darted to Ivy, scrutinizing her from head to toe. His eyes were full of appreciation for the woman’s beauty.
“Miss Ivy is not only a beautiful woman. I’ve heard that she has a great ability too when it comes to business and it’s my pleasure inviting you to attend this banquet. I hope you wouldn’t mind,” Liam asserted, making Ivy smile.
“Of course not, Mr. Saver. And congratulations on the fifth anniversary of ABC Corporation. I hope that we can cooperate for more projects in the future,” Ivy replied with a class in her every poise and voice.
Liam smiled and turned to Cooper. “If you wouldn’t mind, Mr. Morgan, can I talk to Miss Ivy alone? After all, if there is a chance to cooperate for more projects, of course, Miss Ivy has a spot.”
“Of course,” Cooper replied, and he already expected it. He then glanced at his sister and encouraged Ivy with his eyes not to worry. After that, he then turned around and went downstairs to greet the others.
Standing in front of the railing on the second floor, Liam and Ivy stood opposite each other, and under the glittering lights, they started to talk calmly.
“I would like to know why Miss Ivy is so confident in this cooperation?” Liam asked, and when a waiter passed by, he took the wine glass and casually shook the scarlet liquid in the glass circularly.
Ivy arched her brow. “Mr. Saver, the conditions that I gave are sincere, and I believe that you have seen it too. In front of many investors, there is no more suitable than Morgan’s. To put it bluntly, you have the technology, and I have money,” she asserted.
Liam smirked. “Morgan’s does not want ABC Corporation to have profits within five years. However, as we look at this long-term cooperation, I believe that in the next ten years, the world’s level of artificial intelligence technology development will be determined by us.”
With the help of the Morgans, the project will be beyond successful, and their income can increase.
Liam is not only a businessman but also a technician. So, he wants and needs to find the most suitable partner for his efforts.
And seeing the confidence in Ivy’s words and poise, he could conclude that the woman was serious about cooperating with the project.
Liam smiled and nodded. “However, does Miss Ivy wouldn’t mind participating in the tripartite cooperation with another company?”
Ivy arched her brow. Tri? She thought. “Who else?” she asked and couldn’t believe that there was also another one who was suitable for the project.
Liam raised his glass-gesturing it to Ivy’s back, and suddenly, they heard the soft footsteps gradually approaching, and Ivy’s heart beat violently. She has a bad feeling about this.
Her forehead slightly creased, and suddenly she turned around to glance at the person. The smile crept on her face and slowly faded.
Sure enough, those who could compete with the Morgan Group and participate in this project, Wyatt Reed, could be one; the rest… they’re not capable of doing it.
Wyatt Reed was dressed in a black suit, and the expensive cuffs seemed to be somewhat familiar to Ivy. Setting off his real cold and indifferent gaze.
His gaze stayed on Ivy’s face, down to her body for a few seconds, and calmly greeted Liam.
Liam’s eyes looked at Wyatt, then at Ivy before he let out a playful smirk. “I believe there is no need for me to introduce you. I’m aware that you two are quite acquainted,” he said and turned to Ivy, “I’m sorry, Miss Ivy, for not telling you about this cooperation in advance. I have already decided that whomever our final partner is, the Reed Corporation will be going to participate in the project….” Liam’s words made Ivy’s puzzled. He smiled as he gazed back at Wyatt, “because since the beginning of its founding, Mr. Reed had been funding all my projects, and he is our top funder,” he added.
After hearing the shocking news on Ivy’s part, she nodded and said, “I see.”
So, Wyatt is already ABC’s top shareholder? And she didn’t expect that Wyatt’s eyes had long been focused on the field of artificial intelligence.
Although she was not happy about Wyatt’s joining the project, this is the opportunity that she couldn’t miss.
Ivy squinted her eyes and smiled, “With the ability of the Reed Corporation, it is completely possible to enjoy the outcome of this cooperation. So, why should there be tripartite cooperation?” she asked and raised an eyebrow as she glanced at Wyatt.
“You’re right in choosing ABC Corporation; I hope to cooperate happily,” Wyatt said with his calm yet cold voice, and the corners of his lips rose, flashing a smirk. His slender and beautiful hand raised the wine glass, and Liam immediately met it.
Liam and Wyatt looked at her as they were waiting for her to raise her glass too.
There was no other choice for Ivy, and she could only smile coldly, tickle her lips, and gently raise her hand. The collision of the glasses was crisp and pleasant, and after that, everything was settled.
When her finger suddenly clashed with Wyatt, her heart started to gamble, making her grimace.
Liam breathed a sigh of relief. He wandered his eyes into Wyatt and Ivy. “Why don’t you two go to the dance floor, as the beginning of our cooperation? I think this is undoubtedly the best way to announce our cooperation, right?” Liam asserted.
Wyatt frowned slightly at her, making Ivy arch her brow. “Sorry, I can’t dance,” she said and smiled euphemistically. After saying that, she paused, stepped on her high heels, and turned around. Ignoring Wyatt’s cold gaze.
Liam shrugged. “It’s just a dance, yet she’s not willing,” he shook his head, “it seems like the future cooperation will not be too pleasant, Wyatt. Besides, you are still her first. You know-“
“Shut up, punk,” Wyatt uttered. His face darkened, and he glanced at Ivy’s back.
She can’t dance. Really? In that restaurant, she danced with Albert.
Even if Ivy was not happy, she still needed to maintain her elegant smile every time she met other people. And when she goes downstairs, Cooper sees her, and the man approaches her. “How is it?” he asked.
Ivy’s expression is a little bit chilly, which makes Cooper conclude that there’s something wrong with it. And he confirmed it when his sister spoke.
“Wyatt Reed is a shareholder, and Liam asks for tripartite cooperation.”
See? Cooper was right. There’s something that happened that made Ivy’s let out her dark aura. He smiled and touched her hair as he caressed it gently, “It doesn’t matter; the risks are shared, and the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.”
Hearing Cooper’s words, Ivy’s eyes widened, and she was stunned for a moment. She arched an eyebrow and suddenly realized that what Wyatt was worried about was also what Ivy was concerned about, and the benefits of tripartite cooperation really outweighed the disadvantages. After figuring it out, the sullen breath in Ivy’s chest was swept away, and she smiled and took Cooper’s arm, and hugged Cooper.
“I’m so grateful that I have a brilliant brother like you,” she asserted and let go of the hug. She smiled at Cooper, “otherwise, I would have scolded him in my heart.”
Cooper couldn’t help but laugh.
And from others’ perspectives, it was a warm scene like couples.
Wyatt, who’s leaning at the railing upstairs, watches the two people. Duke, who was already on his side, heaved a deep sigh. “We all know that Cooper is not close to any woman-he’s a woman-hater. How can he be so attached to your ex-wife? Not unless my hunch is right that Ivy has an ulterior motive,” he said.
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