The Billionaire's Regret

Chapter 66

Alice Perez looked up and was taken aback to see Ivy upstairs, softly twirling a glass of wine in her palm, and seemed highly relaxed. On the other hand, Ivy ignored them and continued to stare at the models in front of her. The workers in the store stopped Piper and Alice from going up the stairs. “We’re sorry, but the second floor is not open to the public.” Piper was enraged. “What exactly did you say? What gives you the right to stop us? Why can’t I walk upstairs as your VIP guest? Your customer service attitude is appalling! Just wait till I file a complaint against you and force you to resign!” “I’m sorry, but we have important visitors upstairs who cannot be disturbed,” the staff said gently. “The first floor is still available for business. Please return tomorrow if you want to go to the second floor.” “No, I have to attend an important event in the evening; therefore, it needs to be today!” Piper asserted. Piper was a brat and arrogant. She’s a Reed. Who dares to ignore her? The staff member had a troubled expression on her face. “I’m sorry, Miss Reed, but it’s just not doable.” Alice yanked Piper’s arm away from her. “Forget it... maybe they have some important folks upstairs. Let’s simply stay on the ground floor.” For an elitist like Piper, this was a slap in the face. Who in the city dares to upset her? Piper scowled. She pushed the staff aside and made her way upstairs. “I have to get to the second floor! If your guest does not want to share a space, kick them out!” The staff couldn’t stop her, so she had no choice but to follow in a panic. “Please, no, Miss Reed. Alice’s face lit up with a delighted grin. Ivy observed the uproar downstairs and exclaimed inside her head, ‘These idiots!’ The store manager overheard the commotion and cast an apologetic glance toward Ivy. She walked over to stop Piper, but it was too late. Piper had already climbed to the top of the stairs. Piper’s face tensed as she spotted Ivy. She had no idea that Ivy was going to be such an important

guest. Windy gave a cold snort. “I was just wondering who that barbaric person could be. It turns out it was Miss Reed. I don’t think there’s anyone in the city who’s as rude as she is.” Piper was mocked and clenched her teeth in rage. “Hmph! So, it’s you. Did you take over the second floor? Why aren’t more people coming up?” “Because we enjoy it. What does it matter?” Windy responded, raising her eyebrows. Ivy casually shook her wine glass. It was a shame that such excellent wine and such a wonderful environment had been so savagely trashed. Alice stepped forward and smiled at Ivy. “Ivy, we haven’t seen each other in a long time.” “Stop that act. Who is interested in seeing you?” Windy had an unfavorable opinion of Alice Perez. Alice was a scheming two-faced bitch who pretended to be completely innocent to earn everyone’s sympathy. She was the evilest person Windy had ever met. Ivy was looking down and not paying attention to Alice. For a while, the atmosphere was uneasy. When the store manager noticed this, he realized that these ladies knew each other but did not get along. “Please accept my apologies; they came upstairs first. Could you just wait downstairs for a minute?” the manager said to Alice and Piper. “What’s the point of waiting?” Piper was disappointed and needed to unload her frustration on someone. It’s all Ivy’s fault that Grandpa is upset with me since I didn’t return his emerald pipe! Because of her, my brother also refused to help me! Piper thought. “Yeah, we all know each other. Why don’t we share the sessions now that the models are already showing off their clothes? This service isn’t generally provided to guests, so it’s a good thing we can all enjoy it. Ivy, you wouldn’t mind, would you?” Alice's voice sounded soft as she spoke. Ivy’s gentle laughing paused the store manager, who was just thinking of a method to kick them out. Does Alice think I’ll be polite in front of everyone, that I’ll put up with her like I used to? In her dreams! Ivy pondered. Ivy raised her head carelessly to cast a cold stare at Alice. “I do mind,” she smirked, “because yourThis text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

breathing upsets me.” Ivy formed a nasty smile on her lips and watched as Alice’s phony smile stiffened and cracked. She was delighted. “Did you hear that? What keeps you here? How thick-skinned are you to take advantage of our treatment? Please, Ms. Perez, be more self-conscious,” Windy scowled. The store manager, seeing this, felt Ivy would be unhappy and instantly stated her position. “Ladies, please head downstairs,” she said to Piper and Alice, “our staff will get back to you as soon as possible.” Alice’s expression was solemn. Piper was enraged even more because this was a slap on her. If word got out, Piper’s image among high-society ladies would suffer! “No! I’m curious to see what Ivy has her sights set on. I’ve got plenty of cash, so I’ll buy whatever she wants!” Piper wanted to show off her wealth to regain her prestige, especially in front of Ivy. Ivy was taken aback and raised an eyebrow. “Are you going to buy it?” “Yes, I’ll buy everything!” Piper scowled, then proudly looked at the store manager. “Get them out of here right now!” The store manager couldn’t keep a smile on her face and appeared torn. Miss Reed’s princess personality is adamant about dealing with it. Ivy grinned as she turned to face the store manager. “Since Miss Reed desires it, just wrap it up and give it to her.” The store manager froze, shocked that Ivy did not appear to be upset. She then nodded and did what was instructed. “All right.” The store manager then instructed the employees to bring out all of the outfits Ivy had chosen earlier. Ivy turned to face Piper in the rear and remarked casually, “Miss Reed, you wouldn’t think they’re too pricey and return them later, would you?” The store manager was taken aback. The store would suffer significant losses if Miss Reed returned all of these! When Piper heard this, she assumed Ivy was only testing her temper.

“Should they be returned? I’d sooner throw it away than return the items I buy!” Piper lifted her head smugly, thinking, Ivy is just a sugar baby who relies on her man, yet she acts as if she comes from a wealthy family. Ivy took out her phone and played the recording of their earlier talk. “Miss Reed, you wouldn’t think they’re too pricey and then return them later, would you?” “Should they be returned? I’d sooner throw it away than return the items I buy!” Piper came to a halt, her expression changing slightly. “What are you attempting to accomplish?” Ivy smiled as she looked at the store manager. “This demonstrates what Miss Reed stated. Suppose Miss Reed returns these items. You can use this as evidence of how generous Miss Reed is!” Piper’s face grew bright crimson from rage. “I’m a Reed, so why can’t I acquire a few pieces of clothing?” she scoffed, “do you think everyone is as broke as you?” she added. I’ll buy everything! Piper pondered. Ivy laughed and forwarded the clip to the store manager, who smiled gratefully and appeared relieved. “Let’s go,” Ivy said, turning back to Windy. “I’m afraid we won’t be able to get anything today owing to Miss Reed’s generosity.” Windy raised her brows and rose. “I guess it’s time to concede defeat.” The two of them then took their time walking downstairs. “Miss Reed, the total sum is $6.49 million,” the store manager stated, handing over the list of products Ivy had just picked, “please have a look.” Piper’s head felt like it was about to explode. Her brow furrowed. Her face flushed hot, and her smile faded. She appeared absolutely stunned. “Wait… what?” Piper had only expected it to cost a few hundred thousand dollars. Even if it were only one or two million dollars, she would accept it. However, as a penalty for losing the emerald pipe, Don Reed decreased Piper’s allowance, and the little money she had was insufficient for her survival. “The clothes Miss Ivy chose are the season’s latest haute couture dresses, which are not yet

available in Albany. Therefore, there is no price reduction.” The store manager replied imprecisely as she gazed sympathetically at Piper. Miss Reed was so daring earlier. Is she starting to back down now? Piper nibbled the inside of her lower lip. Her face flushed as she reflected. It’s no surprise that Ivy filmed it to ensure I don’t return these. Is Ivy looking down on her because she thinks she can’t afford it? Alice Perez grimaced as she delicately proposed to Piper. “How about this,” she scratched her temple, “can we contact your brother? I may contact him on your behalf.” Alice’s proposition was heard by Windy and Ivy, who had arrived at the store’s entrance. Ivy’s face was expressionless, but Windy sneered and said, “You can’t even spend this much money, and you want to flaunt in front of us?” “Just leave her alone,” Ivy smirked. She didn’t need to be anxious about it.