Chapter 176


    Ivy kept that thought to herself out of politeness.


    Marco immediately recognized Ivy''s mood shift and smiled decently.


    "Pierce requested that I deliver it to you. He stated that you would enjoy it, but I have my doubts."


    Marco Seely tossed the bouquet of white chrysanthemums to the side of the table and extended his


    hand to shake with Liam Saver.


    ''How stupid of me to believe my son''s assertion that Ivy prefers only white


    chrysanthemums?!'' Marco considered.


    Ivy sighed in relief. ''Oh... It was Pierce.''


    Ivy missed the boy at the prospect of this, as she hadn''t seen him in a while.


    Ivy regained herposure and greeted the others.


    Liam picked up the phone and hung up after only a few words.


    "How about we go to the conference room? Everyone is present," Liam stated.


    Ivy was slightly taken aback when they entered the conference room and saw the people inside.


    Wyatt Reed showed up in person?!


    Although Wyatt was in a wheelchair, he did not appear to be in any difort. He retained his awe-


    inspiring aura and was still capable ofmanding the scene.


    Ivy made a fewments about his arrival. The meeting went quite well.


    Originally, this project was a coboration between Morgan Corporation and Marco Seely. Even


    though ABC Corporation was involved, Liam Saver received no dividends from it. Nheless, the


    benefits of participating in this project were not to be overlooked.


    The brief meeting waspleted in no time.


    Marco needed to discuss something with Ivy, so the two of them went to Ivy''s office.


    Wyatt narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at Ivy''s departing back in the meeting room.


    Liam couldn''t stop himself fromughintog. "Are you tense at the moment?"


    Wyatt squinted at Liam, "Where is the new assistant?" He believed Marco Seely would not pose a


    threat to him because he had a son and was still grieving the loss of histe wife.


    Marco returned to New York solely for business purposes.


    Wyatt, on the other hand, was extremely uneasy with the new graduate assistant who appeared


    alongside Ivy.


    Wyatt had previously received a call from Liam informing him of the meeting.


    "You cannot give that recent graduate a chance!" Jimmy eximed as he left the house. “Even


    though he is no match for you, young hunks like that know how to sweet–talk women and are adept


    at seducing them, so you must go and intimidate him!"


    While he leaned on the table, Liam''s hand was in his pocket. His eyes narrowed as he smiled.


    "Do you feel a sense of crisis, Mr. Reed?"


    Liam then motioned for Jack to enter by waving and beckoning.


    Jack assumed Ivy was looking for him, but upon entering the conference room, he saw only these


    two imposing figures with an awe-inspiring aura. The room was oppressively cold.


    A recent graduate like Jack, whocked experience, walked over with caution. He drew his hands


    together and bowed slightly.


    "Do you have any orders for me, Mr. Reed, Mr. Saver?"


    Because Jack was here to follow up on the project, he was obligated to do whatever they instructed


    him to do, as they were his superiors.


    Wyatt sat in his wheelchair with a dull expression, but he exuded a sullen andpelling aura that


    exerted an invisible pressure on him without him having to speak. He lowered his eyes to focus on


    the minutes ahead of him and then cast an inadvertent nce at Jack, who stood there respectfully


    looking befuddled.


    Wyatt spoke in a low, clear tone.


    "Name?"


    "My name is Jack, Mr. Reed."


    Wyatt uttered a faint "mm" and then remained silent.


    The room became deafeningly silent.


    Jack''s youthful face was flushed with nervousness. His gaze was also perplexed.


    ''So, why did they summon me here?'' Jack considered.


    Wyatt finally spoke after a long silence. "Did you recently enter the workforce? Why didn''t Greg


    apany Ms. Morgan today?"


    Jack immediately responded with a nod, "Ah yes. Greg is upied with other endeavors. I joined


    less than a month ago." He was nervous, even more so in the presence of Wyatt Reed.


    As a result, he unconsciously responded to Wyatt''s questions.


    Wyatt locked his gaze on him for a few seconds, his eyes narrowed. The corner of his lips curved


    downward after a long period.


    "This is a critical project; do not let Ms. Morgan down. You are free to leave." Wyatt''s words were


    dripping with inherent arrogance and authority.


    "Indeed, sir."


    Jack exhaled a sigh of relief and exited the conference room quickly.


    ''What was the point of that?'' Jack pondered, puzzled.


    Liam made a tap on the table. "Is that all?"


    Liam Saver considered watching a good show.


    Wyatt cast a cold nce his way.


    “Ivy has high standards and will not even consider such minions.”


    Wyatt would not let Jack off so easily if he possessed even a semnce of calm and confidence.


    He felt as though viewing such a person as an adversary was an insult to Ivy.


    Ivy and Marco had an easy conversation because their perspectives on the majority of issues were


    very simr.


    They emerged from the office nearly a half-hourter.


    Ivy sent Marco out because he still had some work to do back at the hotel.


    “Pierce hasn’t been seen in a while. Was he scared after the previous car ident?”


    Marco greeted her with a polite smile. “He has even witnessed a bombing; how could he be afraid?


    I recently found him a few tutors, and as a result, he has had a lot of homeworktely.”


    Ivy immediatelyprehended.


    ‘Kids trulyck freedom. What a pitiful child.’


    “If you wish to see him, you may do so at any time. He is missing you.” Marco added.


    Ivy nodded. “Great!” N?velDrama.Org content rights.


    They were both standing in front of the elevator when Wyatt’s voice came from behind just before


    the elevator arrived.


    “Are you returning?”


    Ivy was taken aback slightly.


    ‘He’s still here?’


    Marco greeted Wyatt with a polite nod, to which Wyatt returned the nod.


    Wyatt’s gaze was locked on Ivy. His lips curved in a sly smile. “After this meeting, you should be


    free, right? Then let us return home together.” His words were imprecise.


    ‘Return home together?’


    Ivy became immobile for a brief moment. She bowed her slender neck to check the time. Indeed, it


    was after business hours.


    “I still need to...” Ivy resisted subconsciously.


    “Jimmy escorted me here and has already departed. You cannot simply let me return alone.”


    Wyatt stated matter-of-factly and with a smidgeon of roguish persistence.


    Ivy cast a sarcastic smirk across her face. ‘What an obnoxious jerk!’


    At that precise moment, the elevator arrived.


    Marco took a gentlemanly position behind them.


    Wyatt had no intention of wheeling himself in, and as a result, he raised his eyes to Ivy with an


    innocent and weak expression.


    ‘Was he requesting that I push his wheelchair in front of Marco? Or did he want Marco to assist him


    in pushing his wheelchair?!’ Ivy considered.


    Both men possessedparable temperaments. It would be detrimental if the bnce were to be


    upset.


    Ivy couldn’t conceive of Marco pushing Wyatt’s wheelchair, so she had to roll him into the elevator


    and stand behind him.


    Wyatt was content with this and gave a gentle smile.


    Marco did not enter the elevator after two seconds.


    Marco greeted them with a polite nod and stated, “I forgot to remove that bouquet of white


    chrysanthemums. It is not eptable to leave them in this state. I’ll catch up.”


    Wyatt gave a slight nod and then reached out to press the close button.


    Ivy was rendered speechless.


    For a brief moment, the elevator was silent.


    Ivy bowed her head and sent a message to Jack, requesting that he take note of a few points.


    Bill was downstairs, waiting for Ivy. He walked over immediately upon the elevator’s arrival.


    Ivy exited the elevator when Wyatt called her name. “Ivy…”


    She had utterly forgotten that Wyatt was in the elevator with her.


    Wyatt awaited her push.


    Ivy frowned as she paused in her footsteps. Bill hurriedly took a step forward as she was about to


    return and push him out.


    “Miss, allow me to do this type of difficult work.”


    Wyatt became speechless.


    Ivy gave a satisfied nod and continued walking forward.


    Bill approached Wyatt and pushed his wheelchair, but he was walking very quickly to keep up with


    Ivy and was unconcerned about the wheelchair’s stability.


    Wyatt clutched his brow and gritted his teeth, but he had no choice.


    He would not have allowed Jimmy to leave so early if he had anticipated this.


    AT HUDSON YARDS.


    Ivy desired to return to her room to organize some of the ideas discussed during the meeting and


    left Wyatt with Bill.


    Once inside, the house was immacte. Jimmy was dressed in a small pink apron and rushed over


    to retrieve her shoes as soon as he saw her enter.


    “Ms. Morgan, you’ve returned! You’ve put in a lot of effort. How on earth do people like you manage


    to aplish so much daily while still maintaining your astonishing beauty? I prepared a nutritious


    vegetarian soup for you. It’s calorie-free and tasty!”


    Jimmy greeted her with an endearing smile, leaving Ivy speechless.