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.”
Alice Perez grimaced slightly when she heard Ivy’s statements. Piper Reed was also surprised that Ivy had such a close relationship with Embrace.
Wait, Ivy was the founder of my favorite brand, Embrace? Piper pondered.
Piper didn’t want to be ejected by security. If it happened, she’d be the class clown of the next day’s headlines. She snorted coldly. “Why are you so arrogant? I don’t want to return to this filthy place!” She clenched her teeth and dragged Alice away from her.
Alice came to a halt when they approached the downstairs entrance. “Wait.”
“What’s the matter?”
Although Piper didn’t want to leave empty-handed, Ivy threatened to have the security guards kick them out if she didn’t leave on her own. That would be even more humiliating.
“I believe I saw your brother. Why don’t we just sit here and wait for him?”
Would Wyatt and Ivy meet and reignite old affections if Wyatt recognized Ivy? Alice pondered.
Wyatt appeared to be avoiding her based on the change in his attitude toward her since she returned home and that she did not spend any time alone with him.
No, I’m not going to give them this chance! Alice thought.
When Piper heard this, she righteously nodded and said, “Sure, I’ll also tell him how Ivy bullied me!”
No one noticed them because they were sitting in the lounge near the entrance.
Ivy was in a happy mood after driving these two women away, but Windy was not. “Why didn’t you just call security and have them chase them out? Why are you trying to save their reputation?”
Agatha gave Windy a sidelong glance. “If we make a big deal out of it, the day’s star will be changed. Ruining their reputation takes a back seat to our success!”
Windy eventually got it and gave out a soft, “Oh….”
“Is the person standing behind Ms. Reed Wyatt Reed’s lover?” Agatha inquired.
Ivy gave a casual nod. “Isn’t it a coincidence?”
Agatha gave a cold snort. “Tsk… I expected her to look good at the very least. I wasn’t expecting this.”
Is Wyatt Reed blind? How can that face compete with Ivy’s?
The party was winding down, and visitors were leaving one by one.
Wyatt had intended to depart after a while, but Duke drew him along. He hadn’t expected to see Ivy on the runway or hear her admit she’d never worn a wedding gown before. His heart was racing with complicated feelings at the time, yet he refused to leave.
He had a few glasses of wine but was not in the least bit tipsy.
Duke became irritated after a time and decided he didn’t want to stay any longer.
“Are you in a bad mood, Wyatt? Is it because you saw her?” Duke had a feeling something was up with Wyatt.
Who knew they’d run into that woman here? Who knew Ivy had a connection to Embrace? How could that woman with no family background storm into their life and continue to amaze us? Duke wondered.
Wyatt remained mute. His dark eyes fell as he remained silent in response to Duke’s question. Duke, for his part, did not enquire more.
“Let’s leave,” Wyatt remarked after a time, taking his jacket.
As the two men proceeded to the door, they noticed Sebastian and Ivy standing together, talking and laughing with Agatha Hart as they said their goodbyes.
Wyatt paused in his movements as if he was expecting them to leave.
Ivy took out her phone, looked through her photos, and showed them to Agatha. “Do you like it?”
Ivy chuckled and continued, “This is my gift to you to congratulate your accomplishment in holding this great event!” Agatha looked up in astonishment.
Agatha thought the present was a little pricey after seeing the photo.
Sebastian laughed casually. “What can you possibly give to Agatha? Simply save aside some of your little earnings to purchase a bag or something. I’ll pay for this present,” he said to Ivy.
Ivy excitedly yanked on Sebastian’s arm and smiled up at him with squinting eyes.
“I’d like to buy a yacht!” she said, which made Sebastian dumbfounded.
For a brief moment, Sebastian’s body tensed. He could not undo what he had just said, no matter how much he regretted it.
Agatha waved her hand swiftly. “No, thank you. It’s over the top. I’m not even going to utilize it.”
Ivy was unwavering. “Not at all! We don’t have to use it, but we do need one, so you must accept this! In any case, our Mr. Celebrity isn’t short on cash! Right?” Ivy gave Sebastian a friendly smile.
Ivy was overjoyed since Sebastian was paying for the yacht.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
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