Chapter 178


    The remaining two couldn’t stop themselves fromughing. “If you don’t mind that this is my third


    marriage,” Paris Mallik patted Ares Beleza’s shoulder.


    Ares grimaced and rolled his eyes.


    Taurus Phyton chuckled to himself and raised his ss to his lips.


    “Regardless of the oue, Morgan Corporation is deserving of this project. Congrattions.”


    Ivy responded by raising her brows and lifting her ss. “I appreciate it, Mr. Phyton.”


    Taurus’ eyes flitted open. “I was informed that Mr. Parker had been injured. Is he all right? We had


    an appointment to go golfing a few days ago, but his assistant canceled it at thest minute. I


    intended to visit him, but I was simply too preupied with work.”


    “I’m not certain,” Ivy admitted.


    After all, no one except the Morgan family was aware that Ivy was caring for Wyatt. She did not


    want rumors to spread like wildfire.


    Taurus chuckled. “Oh, right. How would you know about Mr. Parker’s condition if you and Mr. Parker


    are already divorced?”


    Ivy’s smile became slightly frozen. She swept a nce at Taurus Phyton with cold eyes.


    Although Taurus made it appear unintentional, he was deliberately bringing it on this asion.


    Taurus gave Ivy and Marco a slightly surprised look.


    “Is it possible that Mr. Seely is still unaware of your rtionship with Mr. Parker?”


    The other two people standing on the side exchanged strange nces with Taurus. They were


    perplexed as to why he brought up this subject at this time.


    If there was something between Ivy and Marco, bringing it up could hurt their rtionship.


    Ivy gave a faint smile. Her tone was icy.


    “Mr. Phyton, I appreciate your concern, but there is no reason to publicize my rtionship with Mr.


    Parker?”


    Taurus’s brow furrowed. He gave a faint smile. “It was an inadvertent slip of the tongue.”


    Marco spoke in a soft tone. “Mr. Phyton, you do not need to be concerned about this. I’ve known


    Ms. Morgan for a long period, and there is no reason to discuss her personal life.” Marco’s phone


    began to ring immediately after he said this. He regarded the group with a slight frown. “Excuse


    me.”


    Ivy was left in thepany of the other three. She smiled innocuously as if nothing were wrong.


    “Have you and Mr. Seely known each other for a long time, Ms. Morgan?” Taurus inquired astutely.


    Ivy raised her eyebrows, thinking he appeared excessively concerned.


    “I am not going to tell you.”


    Ivy smuglyughed at Taurus’s stiff smile and turned to find a seat.


    Jimmy appeared from nowhere dressed as a parvenu. There was even a rose protruding from the


    pocket of his suit jacket.


    “I have enquired inly, Ms. Morgan...” Ivy was taken aback and speechless upon seeing him in


    this state.


    She desired to appear as if she were unaware of his existence.


    On the other hand, Jimmy was not self–aware and sat by her side.


    “Ms. Morgan, I’ve just made contact with Marco Seely. He has lived abroad as an expatriate for a


    long period and has a diverse range of business interests. He’s been single for years, yet there isn’t


    a single woman in his vicinity.”


    Ivy frowned and cut him off. “What are you attempting to convey?”


    “Consider it. Such ideal circumstances without the presence of a woman? I’m 80% certain he’s


    gay!” Jimmy addressed the audience with assurance.


    Ivy rubbed her temples helplessly.


    “He has a son!”


    Jimmy leaned in closer to Ivy, his voice lowered.


    “I’ve heard that his son bears no resemnce to him. Even if Marco Seely is not gay, I’m guessing


    no one wants to be that child’s stepmother.”


    Jimmy sighed and looked longingly up at his round, chubby face.


    “They are both strong men, but our Mr. Parker ispletely pure. He is not embroiled in any messy


    scandals or has a child, and he only has eyes for you. He is simply so noble and pure. If I had to


    choose between Marco Seely and our Mr. Parker, I’d choose Mr. Parker if I were a woman!”


    Ivy raised her ss to her lips and took arge sip of wine. She was adamant about not speaking


    with Jimmy. She merely desired to maintain the illusion that she was unfamiliar with him!


    Jimmy and Ivy’s one-sided conversation quickly drew the attention of the others. Taurus Phyton


    remained unafraid and approached with his ss of wine. He gave Jimmy an odd look.


    “This gentleman is...” Ivy had no intention of bringing Jimmy into the picture.


    On the contrary, Jimmy rose to his feet and examined Taurus.


    Taurus’s eye possessed aplex desire that appeared to be tinged with hatred and malice.


    Jimmy chuckled. His eyes narrowed into slits as he approached Taurus to shake his hands.


    “My, my! It’s been a very long time!”


    Taurus paused for a moment to consider. They must have met previously, judging by how familiar


    this man appeared, but Taurus couldn’t recall who it was.


    He gave a stiff smile. “Yes, likewise. I noticed you and Ms. Morgan having a pleasant conversation.


    Am I interfering?”


    “Certainly not!”


    Jimmy motioned with his hand. He wasposed, candid, and unafraid.


    At first nce, Jimmy appeared to be well–acquainted with the locals.


    His performance was wless.


    Taurus offered a meaningful smile to the two individuals.


    “Ms. Morgan, you are truly so beautiful that men flock to you wherever you go...”


    “How are people like us deserving of Ms. Morgan?” Jimmy cut him off and took a serious look at


    Taurus Phyton.


    Although Jimmy had no idea who Taurus was, Taurus appeared to be a wealthy man with obvious


    malice toward Ivy.


    “As you can see, I’m extremely obese and illiterate, while you’re quite elderly. Let us not embarrass


    ourselves. Individuals such as Ms. Morgan deserve only individuals such as Mr. Parker.”


    Taurus had a cunning smile at first, but it quickly faded after hearing Jimmy’s words.


    ‘He’s referring to me as old?!’


    “Whatpany do you work for?” Taurus inquired. N?velDrama.Org content rights.


    He had a sincere smile and an inquisitive demeanor. His eyes, on the other hand, appeared


    dangerous.


    Taurus appeared as if he could easily bankrupt thepany as soon as Jimmy informed him. He


    possessed the capacity to do so.


    “I’m not going to tell!” As Jimmy stated.


    Instantaneously, the atmosphere became stagnant.


    Ivy was debating whether to say a few words for Jimmy when she unintentionally met Marco’s gaze


    from a distance.


    Marco hung up and took a brisk walk over. His expression was a little mncholy. He took Ivy’s


    wrist in his grip and whispered in her ear.


    “He’s awake and can speak. The doctor told us to hurry up and see him.


    That driver regained consciousness?


    Ivy was taken aback and followed him silently.


    Nobody noticed the instantaneous change in Taurus Phyton’s face after Marco said this.


    Jimmy regarded Taurus with caution and trotted after Ivy.


    He was, however, toote.


    Marco and Ivy have already departed.


    Bill sped away in another car and vanished into the night.


    Jimmy motioned with his hand. Because he was too slow, no one waited for him.


    Ivy sat there apprehensively. “Is he awake?”


    Marco chuckled softly. The pricey watch on his wrist glowed in the darkness, reflecting the cold


    streetlights.


    “No, that individual cannot be saved in any way.”


    Ivy became immobile. “Is this a trap?”


    She had an epiphany when she suddenly remembered what Marco had said earlier. “Is one of those


    three the mastermind behind this?”


    Marco regarded her with admiration.


    Ivy’s heart sank instantly. She had assumed it was one of her adversaries, but she had never


    offended any of those three previously...


    ‘Could it be that Marco selected Morgan Corporation for the job?!’


    Ivy raised her eyes and locked her gaze on Marco. His voice was icy and resonant. “You guessed


    correctly. Indeed, it is due to the project.”


    Ivy’s expression was perplexing until she regained herposure.


    “How did you be aware of them?”


    Marco’s eyes glowed. His tone was frosty. “I’ve got my eyes on them and just got the news. They


    are looking for the same private detective who earns amission byundering money and


    transferring assets for the wealthy. The additional funds in the driver’s bank ount came from an


    offshore ount held by this private detective.”


    Ivy was taken aback. “Do you think it’s them?”


    She had a sneaking suspicion it was Taurus Phyton. Although Ares was impolite, he was an honest


    man. Paris Mallik had always been deceptive and circumspect. Only Taurus Phyton’s words


    revealed a malignant intent.


    It was highly inconvenient for her.


    “We’ll find out shortly,” Marco stated.