“Chairman Morgan, even if we did something wrong, it’s all water under the bridge now,” Don Reed said, his face melancholy. “They’re already divorced, so there’s no reason to make a big deal about it, right?”
Leo was attempting to contain his rage. He was so irritated that he wondered how his daughter had put up with them for the past three years. He immediately summoned the two waiters who were nearby and pointed to Alice Perez. “Could you please ask this young lady to leave?”
Alice’s face turned pale as she looked up in a panic.
Leo’s tone was stern. “My daughter does not want to see trash, so reassure her to leave.”
“Wyatt…” Alice attempted to request assistance.
Wyatt’s brows knitted together as he looked at her, then he reminded her in a cold voice. “The driver has been waiting outside for you. Request that he send you back.”
Ivy arched her brow. She had no idea Wyatt would send Alice off like that.
Is he willing to simply abandon her?
A man’s heart was complicated to understand!
Eva and Piper, who had brought Alice Perez over on their own accord, became alarmed when they saw the situation.
They hid behind the frowning Don Reed, not daring to say anything.
Leo’s emotions quickly changed. He’d already put on his usual detached, pleasant smile.
“Chairman Reed, all of Ivy’s frustrations can be set aside for the time being, but what about those recent rumors circulating on the internet? I believe you’re the best person to come forward and clear those matters, don’t you?”
Although Ivy’s identity reveal was sufficient to clear her name of the scandals, having the Reeds come forward to issue a statement forced them to admit their error.
Coldly, Don Reed growled. “Is that really necessary?”
“If you do not even show your sincerity in apologizing, I will be forced to terminate all cooperation with Reed Corporation, including all stocks, funds, and investment projects. You don’t have to bear the losses of detaching our ties if you can spend as much money as Morgan Corporation,” Leo delivered his words heartlessly.
In an instant, Don Reed’s face turned cold and glum.
Reed Corporation had plenty of cash, but Morgan Corporation had even more. If Morgan Corporation withdrew its investments suddenly, Reed Corporation would experience difficulties distributing funds to cover the holes.
These were huge sums, and if Reed Corporation did not have enough cash flow, they would have to bear all of these losses.
“I’ll think about it.” Don Reed clenched his teeth, turned around, and walked away.
Ivy grinned and added, “Chairman Reed, remember to visit the National Museum regularly in the future!”
What a devastating blow!
Don Reed’s body jolted, and he nearly collapsed. Fortunately, he was restrained on the side by Piper, so he shook with rage and walked away without looking back.
Leo laughed softly and looked at Ivy. “You cheeky little rascal!”
Ivy smiled mischievously and pulled Leo’s arm as they turned to leave. They didn’t expect to see Wyatt Reed still there.
“Why aren’t you leaving with them, Mr. Reed?”
Wyatt Reed remained deafeningly silent as he slowly and meaningfully read out her name. “Ivy Gaile Morgan,” he says.
Ivy cocked her brow.
“Chairman Morgan, may I please speak to her alone?” Wyatt asked, looking at Leo.
Wyatt realized why Leo Morgan refused to be addressed as “Uncle Leo” earlier. Leo, it turned out, did not want to be involved in any kind of personal connection with Wyatt.
Leo looked at his unamused daughter. Ivy then drew the corners of her lips together in mockery.
“Sure,” he replied.
Leo knew deep down that that jerk would never hurt his daughter again. Ivy would not have been so steadfast if she had not been so determined.
“Don’t take too much time. I want to introduce you to some other industry veterans.”
Leo gave Wyatt a deep look and walked away after saying that.
“What do you want to talk about, Mr. Reed?”
Ivy drew a glass of red wine from a tray held by a passing waiter. As she swayed the merlot liquid in her hand, she noticed its rich color and aroma.
Wyatt’s gaze was drawn to Ivy’s face. His voice was deep and enticing. “Why did you hide your identity to marry me?”
Ivy took a pause. Her brows moved slightly as she calmly raised her eyelids, then hooked the corners of her lips.
“Why do you want to know this, Mr. Reed?”
Having and knowing the answer no longer have any meaning? Ivy pondered.
“Just answer me.” Wyatt’s voice was deep, and his eyes were as profound as the sea.
Ivy smiled softly as she lowered her eyelids.
“Because my family is not impressed with you, but I was somehow blind and adored you.”
That’s why I abandoned my world, gave up my identity, and ran to him with open arms. Unfortunately, you did not catch me, and I fell painfully, she thought.
“Fortunately, I’m no longer blind.” Ivy gave a faint smile. It was bitterly cold. “Are you finished talking, Mr. Reed? You should go back and talk to the old man about how to word the apology.”
Ivy sipped her red wine and averted her gaze. She turned on her heels and walked away without saying anything else.
Cooper was freely interacting with the guests.
Leo smiled and suddenly remembered something before approaching Cooper. “Where is Sebastian? How come he isn’t present at such an important event?”
Cooper cough. “He said he’d steal the spotlight if he comes, so he’s at home, sleeping.”
Leo growled sternly. “What an idiot? Isn’t his title completely paid for?”
Ivy and Cooper were at a loss for words.
Windy and Agatha dragged Ivy out and sneaked away as the party was about to end.
RST BAR.
“Wyatt, why are you only now showing up after you called us out earlier? We’re all looking forward to seeing you.”
Duke Elrod approached Wyatt as soon as he arrived.
Because the Morgans spent so much money chartering the entire city’s building advertising space to announce Ivy’s identity, and because live photos of the gala were circulating online, everyone was aware of the earth-shattering events that occurred at Morgan Corporation’s anniversary gala.
Ivy was Morgan Corporation’s heiress.
Oh, God… Duke shivered in fear as he remembered his attitude toward Ivy over the last three years.
Wyatt drank the whiskey in one gulp from a glass that had never been touched before on the table.
Everyone saw this but remained silent. They still couldn’t believe it.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.