Ivy scoffed and raised her brows. “You started all of this, and now you want to reassure me? Don’t you think, Don Reed, that you’re a little too full of yourself?”
“Huh. You don’t have any other options.” Don Reed was so certain of his approach, and he was candid. “I’ll cease the online assault against you as long as you return the emerald pipe to me. I can even make you a manager in one of Reed Corporation’s affiliates, so you don’t go hungry.”
Don Reed wished to destroy Ivy’s reputation so thoroughly that she would be unable to continue working for Morgan Corporation.
Does he believe she’ll submit to him and serve as a manager in a minor unit of the Reed Corporation? How dare this old geezer say such a thing?! Ivy pondered.
She scowled. “I can’t possibly afford to take alms from your family, Chairman Reed. You should keep it for the dogs.”
“Ivy, don’t make me get harsh on you!” Don Reed threatened. How can this woman be so uncaring?
Ivy’s smile began to fade. “I only hope you don’t regret it, Chairman Reed.”
Ivy was intrigued by Don Reed’s regretful expression later.
There was no need for her to show mercy because Don Reed was so harsh.
Ivy quietly dialed Cooper’s number after hanging up. “When is Dad coming back?”
Cooper laughed. “What, you already miss him? His flight is set to take off tomorrow. Don’t worry, I’ll arrange for someone to pick you up and return you home tomorrow.”
“No, I’d like to pick up Dad from the airport tomorrow!”
Didn’t they all assume she was hiding out of shame? She will demonstrate to them that she has nothing to conceal!
Cooper’s tone was a little tentative. “But… I’m concerned there will be chaos.”
He was concerned that Ivy would be injured again.
“Don’t be concerned. I’ll just hire some bodyguards and arrange for some extra cars.”
“If that’s what you’ve decided, I’ll make the arrangements for you. By the way, how’s Sebastian doing over there?”
Cooper was concerned that Sebastian would not be able to care for their lovely sister properly.
Ivy chuckled and complained fiercely. “Sebastian is such a petty jerk. He left such chaos in my flat and complained that I didn’t clean it up. His cooking skills are also the worst!”
Sebastian, who had just entered the living room with Simba in his arms, was irritated and annoyed. “You spend my $800 million in an afternoon and still dare to call me a worthless bastard?” he shouted. “Ivy Morgan, I’m going to bash you up!”
Sebastian jumped onto the sofa and dashed straight to Ivy, who hastily flopped over and yelled into the phone, “Gotta go, Bro! I need to go for a run!”
Cooper burst out laughing. His tense state was instantly calmed. He gazed at the blacked-out screen, relieved that his sister was tougher and bolder than he had imagined.
IVY GOT suited up to meet her father at the airport. She wore a black dress with embedded pearls and light makeup. She was stunning, stylish, and bold.
To deflect the focus of those reporters downstairs, Sebastian went out of the front door wearing his trademark sunglasses and immediately drew everyone’s attention.
The reporters flocked around him. “Sebastian, what brings you here? Do you reside in this building as well?”
“Is the rumor about you and Ivy real?”
“Do you two live together?”
“Are you and Ivy in a relationship?”
The news that Sebastian and Ivy were secretly living together was much more scandalous than the Ivy controversy, so the reporters proceeded with their inquiries.
Meanwhile, Ivy exited through another door, wearing a baseball cap and a face mask. She rushed into the car that Cooper had provided her.
Greg arrived to pick her up.
Ivy took off her jacket and was in the mood to fix her makeup when she got into the car.
“We’re all relieved to see you’re okay, Miss Ivy.”
Ivy chuckled, and she was moved. Despite the fact that they had only been working together for a short time, their mutual trust made them feel close.
“Greg, I purchased some gifts and intended to distribute them to everyone during our company’s anniversary celebration. Everything is currently stored at the merchant’s warehouse. I’ll give you the address later so you can figure out how to get them to the employees.”
“Of course, ma’am.” Greg assumed it was only a few small gifts and had no idea they amounted to $800 million.
When they arrived at the airport, Ivy left the car and walked to the VIP arrivals area to await Leo Morgan while Greg made security arrangements.
“Ivy!”
Ivy turned around when she heard a familiar voice and saw Leo Morgan waving at her. He was dressed casually in a beige palette and a white baseball cap. He appeared to be relatively young.
Ivy’s forehead furrowed slightly as she rushed towards him. Leo held her and swung her around a couple of times while giggling. “My little baby has grown so slender.”
She could only giggle helplessly and pout. “I’m not. Sebastian keeps telling me I’m fat.”
“Don’t pay attention to his rubbish.” Leo seemed pleased as he examined his baby daughter. He became annoyed when he suddenly remembered all of the recent rumors.
“The Reeds are a real filthy family, huh?”
Leo Morgan continued to curse as he walked, but he was still not satisfied. When the father-daughter duo exited the VIP section, they noticed Cooper approaching with his head held high.
“What brings you here?” Leo muttered.
“Because I was concerned, I had to come over to pick you up, people.”
Cooper stretched out and removed the luggage from his father’s grasp, then turned to face Ivy. “Prepare yourself. Because the reporters found out about your movements, there are already quite a few of them gathering at the airport’s entrance.”
Ivy snorted coldly. “I’m not a wimp!”
Leo grunted contentedly as he stroked Ivy’s hair. He was devoted to the protection of his princess. “Yeah, you guys are just behind me.”
Let’s see who dares to approach me and initiate a fight! Leo pondered.
Cooper was still concerned, so he shielded Ivy and held her hand. When they went out, they were mobbed with camera flashes. Ivy averted her gaze automatically. She appeared to be trying to cuddle into Cooper’s chest in the sight of reporters.
For a split second, the headline was, “Ivy and Sebastian believed in living together.”
Another headline appeared: “Ivy meets Cooper Morgan’s family.”
“Ivy, do you and President Morgan have a relationship? How do you feel about Sebastian, the movie star?”
Cooper shielded Ivy’s eyes from the dazzling flash. He walked out with solid steps, his arm around her shoulders.
“Will you marry into the Morgan family, Ivy?”
“What is it like to marry into a wealthy family for the second time?”
“Ivy, do you feel extremely proud that so many men surround you?”
“Is Simon Albert one of your spares, Ivy?”
The endless queries were difficult to hear as if the rumors on the internet were true.
“Chairman Morgan, please tell us what you think about Ivy’s terrible background.”
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