Ivy gave her a stern look. “Are you even worthy of being remembered for the rest of my life?”
Alice’s expression darkened. “Wyatt and I both hope that you can let go of the past and start over,” she said, biting her lower lip. “Today is the anniversary gala for Morgan Enterprise. If something bad happens, you will be unable to keep your head above water. The most important thing to remember now is to look at the big picture!”
Wyatt cocked his brow. As he looked at Alice, his gaze was intense and chilly.
Alice’s words made him feel extremely uneasy.
Ivy twitched her lips as she stared at the scumbag and bitch in front of her. Each of them was more hypocritical and despicable than the other, which disgusted her.
Have you considered the big picture? When I leave, am I looking at the big picture? Ivy pondered.
“Who will benefit from that? What about you? You want me to leave so that no one knows you and your partner had an adulterous affair? Stop being so horrifying and save that pathetic bitch act. Both of your existences are the biggest joke in town.”
Ivy was frustrated, but she didn’t want to continue talking with these two, so she only left that sarcastic remark. She saw Brent waving at her from a distance, so she drifted a glance at the two people in front of her and walked away without saying anything.
Alice was unhappy with Ivy’s judgment. She looked at Wyatt from time to time, hoping he’d speak up for them.
When Wyatt heard the words “adulterous affair,” his face became visibly cold, and his eyes became extremely dark.
He stood there, watching Ivy’s back fade away in front of him, then withdrew his gaze and turned to leave.
“Wyatt… Why did Ivy become this way? She appears to despise seeing us together. She appears to have had enough of pretending after such a long time.”
Alice spoke timidly as she waited for Wyatt’s reaction. Why is he so unconcerned about Ivy’s outburst right now? she wondered.
Wyatt frowned slightly and spoke in a cold tone. “What exactly are you trying to say?”
Alice was taken aback, bit her lower lip, and her eyes turned a little red. “I was trying to say that Ivy might have a point. Others will misinterpret us if we appear together. So, perhaps I should leave first.”
She was well aware that Wyatt would not let her go first.
For one thing, it would be disrespectful to the Morgans. Furthermore, if Wyatt did not have a female companion by his side, it was unavoidable that others would speak to him.
Alice only proposed this so Wyatt would notice her presence and realize how understanding she was compared to Ivy’s recklessness.
Wyatt’s expression was solemn. “All right, get the driver to send you back,” he said indifferently, looking at his watch.
He then turned around and walked away without looking back.
Alice was left alone at the door, looking lost and depressed.
“Alice, hurry up and come here! My mother is looking for you all over the place.” Piper gave her a friendly wave.
Alice dashed over to Piper as if she’d seen her savior. With Eva and Piper around, Wyatt isn’t going to send her away.
“What’s the matter? What did you and my brother talk about that caused you to look this way?”
“Nothing.” Alice gave a hasty smile. Her skin was ashen. Why did Wyatt let me leave? She thought.
Alice had no idea she’d shoot herself in the foot. Wyatt, who used to respond to her, has been avoiding her lately. She had the impression that everything had changed since she returned from her trip abroad.
The setting was well-lit, glamorous, and rising. The music abruptly came to a halt as Leo Morgan walked up onto the stage.
Everyone gathered around the stage, knowing that the gala’s main event was about to begin.
Although Cooper Morgan was the actual person in charge of Morgan Corporation and had the honor and reputation comparable to Wyatt Reed, he had no intention of taking the spotlight away from his father at this time. Instead, he stood on the sidelines, solemnly and politely watching his father speak.
“Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank you all for attending the Morgan Corporation’s anniversary gala. Thanks to your support over the years, we’ve had such a smooth ride so far. This toast is for all of us!”
Leo Morgan raised his glass, to which everyone responded by raising theirs, and then drank the wine in it.
Everyone understood that Morgan Corporation’s unstoppable progress was due to Morgan’s ability, not everyone’s support. Everyone wanted to be in their inner circle and continued to sing their praises.
Not long after, Cooper went forward to refill his father’s empty wine glass before returning to his original position.
Leo smiled, nodded to Cooper, and then returned his gaze to the audience.
“I have one thing I need to clarify here today. I believe that all of you have been very curious about Ivy, a woman who is closely related to my company and whose rumors have recently circulated the internet.”
The guests remained silent. They were already aware that the Morgans had invited so many reporters to this event in the hopes of clarifying the scandal.
Don Reed appeared to be empathetic and pompous. How could Leo Morgan let his son marry a divorcee? That woman has no idea what she’s doing. This is her undoing, he thought.
Eva and Piper exchanged glances. They both anticipated Ivy’s unhappiness as a result of this.
“How come that woman didn’t come out?” Piper cast a glance around but saw no sign of that woman’s figure and wondered, wasn’t she just there?
Eva laughed and pretended to be unconcerned. “She was probably kicked out. The Morgans are not ignorant. Why would they keep a ticking time bomb in their midst?”
Leo Morgan fixed his gaze on the Reeds and said loudly and clearly. “During her reign as Vice President of Morgan Corporation, Ivy signed a significant contract with ABC Corporation. Her talent is undeniable, but her relationship with Cooper isn’t what everyone expected.”
Leo’s voice echoed in everyone’s ears because the venue was tranquil.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to meet Ivy and introduce her to everyone here.”
Don Reed raised his head and frowned. Wyatt, too, was baffled. The shadow of a doubt that had never faded from the bottom of his heart became heavier at this moment.
Leo smiled tenderly as he motioned to her from the corridor on the left. “Come on, Ivy. Come on over…”
Everyone stared in disbelief as the door on the left slowly opened. The light from the corridor passed through, and the woman who walked over was enveloped in a soft sheath of light.
Ivy’s makeup was beautiful and flawless. Her long, wavy hair fell behind her ears, giving her the appearance of natural beauty. She was dressed in an international collector’s series light gray diamond-inlaid gown that enhanced her slim waist perfectly.
Her stunning pink diamond necklace was clearly pricey, which shone so brightly in the spotlight. It even took her temperament to a new level.
Ivy walked calmly onto the stage, her eyes bright and optimistic. The corners of her lips formed a faint arc, giving her an air of aloofness and glamour.
She walked up in style, gently lifting the hem of her gown to show off her magnificent stilettos.
Finally, she stood beside Leo Morgan without fear or wariness. She appeared to be a completely different person than the rumors on the internet.
As soon as Ivy stepped onto the stage, a slew of cameras began flashing. They were terrified of missing even one shot of such breathtaking beauty!
The audience gasped and secretly wondered why Ivy would appear in such a grand manner.
Most importantly, her arrival was so vibrant and eye-catching that no one could take their gaze away from her!
Leo smiled, pleased to see his daughter shine so brightly in the spotlight. Ivy could only make her formal debut in the elite circle this way.
After a few seconds of silence, Leo turned to face the audience and said loudly, “Her last name is Morgan, her name is Ivy Gaile Morgan, and Leo Morgan’s precious jewel. My biological daughter!”
The room fell silent after Leo Morgan’s words. Everyone was astounded as if a bomb had been dropped on them out of nowhere.
At the same time, the congratulatory words on the huge digital screens of all the buildings outside that could be seen from inside the venue were replaced with Ivy’s picture. As long as they looked up at those buildings, everyone in the city could see Ivy’s picture.
The Morgan family wanted the entire world to know how valuable Ivy Gaile Morgan was.
Everyone in the room was stunned, especially Don Reed, who was standing in the foreground. For a brief moment, his face was stiff with bafflement.
Wyatt Reed, too, stood there stunned and bewildered.
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