Chapter 177
"Thank you," Ivy said with a smile, "but I''m going upstairs first."
"All right, sure!"
Ivy had reached the halfway point of the stairwell when Bill opened the door. She cast a nce
behind her and noticed Wyatt being pushed in.
Jimmy greeted Wyatt enthusiastically, causing his small pink apron to sway with his movements.
"Mr. Reed, you''ve returned! A man like you, who works diligently every day yet retains the such
charm, is the ideal match for Ms. Morgan! You two are a match made in heaven! I''m at a loss for
words to describe you."
Bill was about to ascend the stairs in search of Ivy. When he heard Jimmy''s words, he came to a
halt in his stride. He shifted his position. His ferocious face froze for a brief moment.
"There is, in my opinion, only one way to describe him."
Jimmy''s eyes glowed. He dashed over excitedly, as this was the first time Bill carried the
conversation willingly. It was a positive sign of their rtionship''s maturation.
"What is the word?"
Bill responded, "Defined cripple."
Ivy raised her brows and couldn''t stop herself fromughing.
Wyatt''s speechless face, which was already dark and sullen, grew colder.
Bill was not illiterate and believed that what he said was correct. He simply walked over to Ivy.
Jimmy became immobile for a brief moment. He could feel Wyatt''s gradually suffocating vibes. He
abruptly regretted his attempt to find a sense of belonging with Bill.
What a blunder!
Wyatt''s piercing gaze followed the stairwell. Ivy immediately retracted her smile.
''I am crippled solely as a result of her! How was she able tough at me? She has no conscience!''
Ivy sighed slightly and coughed slightly. "Obviously, Mr. Reed cannot ck off as an astounding
boss with tens of thousands of employees."
Their gazes locked.
Wyatt appeared stunned for a brief moment before curling the corners of his lips into a smile. His
eyes lost their gloom and were reced by tenderness.
"Ivy, you have an incredible eye."
Ivy was still the best.
Wyatt felt as if his entire body had been drenched in honey, as all he sensed was sweetness. It was
extremely reassuring and warm.
This was the first time Ivy expressed such admiration for him. '' As it turns out, I made a favorable
impression on her heart!''
Ivy exhaled a sigh of relief and reflected, ''Wow, this man is so easily coaxed. He is not enraged
after uttering such benign words?!''
''I constantly said the same thing! Mr. Reed is overjoyed when Ms. Morgan says it. Is this the force of
love at work?'' Jimmy considered himself.
Bill overheard Ivy''s words and assumed he had previously disparaged Wyatt. "Mr. Reed, would you
like a bathter?" he inquired earnestly of Wyatt. He hoped that his actions would convey his guilt.
The house was deafeningly quiet.
Jimmy''s eyelids twitched with a ferocious twitch. He locked his gaze on Bill''s grave face, then on
Wyatt''s cold, stern face.
Jimmy quickly grasped the gravity ofst night''s events.
''How could my wonderful n have been thwarted?!''
Ivy raised an eyebrow and noticed Wyatt was on the verge of passing out from exasperation. She
remained silent and hurried back to her room.
Ivy received a call shortly afterward from Marco. He was inquiring as to whether Ivy would be
interested in apanying him to a privateworking event.
"I discovered a clue to your car ident," Marco stated calmly. "It has to do with someone who will
be present at today''s reception."
Naturally, Ivy agreed without reservation.
"I''ll be right there."
Ivy did not bring any gowns for formal asions with her to Hudson Yards. As a result, she selected
a silk gown from the dressing room. She appeared to be absolutely stunning.
Wyatt emerged from the study as soon as she exited her room. He noticed her attire and frowned
slightly as if he wanted to speak.
Ivy stated indifferently to Wyatt, “Marco stated that he discovered a clue regarding the car ident.
I’m attending a reception and will returnter.”
Wyatt’splexion darkened and grew cold. He pressed his lips together. “Be careful then.”
Ivy nodded and walked downstairs.
Bill trailed her.
Jimmy sped up to catch up with them.
“I, too, will apany you! Please take me with you, Ms. Morgan. I will defend you!”
Ivy was hesitant to speak, fearful that her words would injure his pride.
“Ms. Morgan is safe with me,” Bill said, rolling his eyes.
“Bill, you may appear to be a bodyguard, but I am capable of protecting Ms. Morgan covertly! That
way, it will be more secure.”
Jimmy regarded Wyatt with anticipation. ‘Hurry! Make a statement for yourself!’
Wyatt pressed his lips together. “Then take him with you. You don’t have to be concerned about his
survival if anything happens.”
Jimmy was rendered speechless.
Ivy arched her brow. “Whatever.”
When they arrived at the reception venue, Bill exited the vehicle and opened the door for her.
Ivy immediately noticed Marco Seely standing at the door as soon as she stepped out of the car.
Marco appeared to be a noble and mysterious man as he stood there, his demeanor steady and
indifferent. He approached Ivy and nodded lightly. “Do not be rmed; there are no strangers
nearby.”
The implication was that no sudden attacks would ur.
Ivy smiled and exhaled a sigh of relief.
They both stood at the doorway and entered one by one.
Bill took a few steps back to gain some distance from them.
Jimmy approached him from behind and whispered, “Who is that big boss?”
“I’m not sure.”
Bill gave him a sidelong nce, unwilling to speak.
Jimmy was gutsy. “Is he courting Ms. Morgan?! You must follow more closely. How are you going to
leave them alone?”
That man was extremely handsome and possessed an extraordinary and noble disposition. Jimmy
could tell immediately that this man was not an ordinary man due to his aura beingparable to
Wyatt’s.
Jimmy was immediately ovee with a sense of crisis!
Bill remained expressionless and oblivious to Jimmy.
Jimmy pped his thigh and fixed his gaze on the ineffectual Bill. ‘I can rely on no one but myself!’
Jimmy entered with a straight face at that thought.
Ivy and Marco entered and encountered several familiar faces. Others were unfamiliar faces.
The banquet hall’s atmosphere was pleasant, with pleasant music provided by a live band. Men and
women danced gracefully together while others mingled. Indeed, it was a friendly environment in
which towork!
“It turns out that Mr. Seely’s femalepanion is none other than Ms. Morgan! Their cooperation
appears to be quite solid.”
“Do not even consider it. If Mr. Seely can abandon Reed Corporation in favor of Morgan
Corporation, we have lost all hope.”
“Oh? Is Mr. Seely and Ms. Morgan having an affair?”
“Shh! Do you wish to die?”
Those whispers found their way into Ivy’s ears, which she smiled off.
Perhaps they would never discover the true motivation for their cooperation.
Ivy and Marco were also uninterested in apologizing to anyone.
She gave Marco a perplexed look.
Marco swept an indifferent nce at the gossiping crowd, instantly causing them to close their
mouths. He bowed his arm impably.
Ivy took it gently and smiled impably. N?velDrama.Org content rights.
Their intimate gesture would only serve to demonstrate their solid and seamless coboration.
Soon after, three familiar faces approached with their wine sses in hand for a toast.
Ivy immediately recognized them as the three individuals Marco had invited to the private dinner at
the hotel that day.
Ares Beleza is a representative of BL Company, Taurus Phyton is a representative of Phyton & Co,
and Paris Mallik is a representative of P&M Corporation.
They are not required to walk on eggshells around Marco, as the project has already been
completed. They needed only to maintain basic decency.
Ares Beleza sported a cigar and appeared more rxed. He smiled and locked his gaze on Ivy.
“Had I known, Mr. Seely, that you preferreddies. I would have convinced my sister to attend that
day’s private dinner. Although my sister is not as gorgeous and graceful as Ms. Morgan, she is quite
lovely.”
“In that case, it’s fortunate that you didn’t bring her,” Marco replied.
Ares couldn’t say anything.