The Billionaire's Regret

Chapter 88

The Grand Hotel. Ivy’s birthday party was attended by a large number of celebrities and dignitaries. As Cooper previously stated, this was an excellent opportunity for connections. Leo Morgan was willing to spend a lot of money on his daughter. He booked the entire hotel. The whole street was closed off, and bodyguards were stationed to protect the guests. The setting was stunning: it was bright, luxurious, and one-of-a-kind. Ivy’s picture was displayed on a large electronic screen outside. She appeared to be both beautiful and brave. “Happy Birthday, Ivy Gaile Morgan!” In a matter of seconds, this phrase dominated the trending topics on the internet and the advertising space was worth ten million dollars. This event was even grander and more luxurious than Morgan Corporation’s anniversary gala. It demonstrated how much The Morgan family spoiled Ivy. They wanted her to be the most beautiful person in the entire city that night. Ivy, Windy, and Agatha were preparing themselves and were more relaxed because there were no outsiders around. Ivy looked at a table full of gold, silver, and diamond accessories. The jewelry sparkled in the light, and the entire room smelled like money. This was the best feeling ever! Ivy looked stunning in a simple but elegant black gown that accentuated her slim figure. It contrasted with her fair skin, making her look radiant and beautiful. She possessed such innate regality that she could carry herself without any accessories. Even if she just stood there, she would appear extraordinary and noble. Windy and Agatha were taken aback by the diamond accessories Leo had sent over. This was almost like the entire city’s jewel collection. They’d never seen anything like it! Ivy was there, one by one, trying on the rings. The white diamonds were flawless. Pink diamonds were adorable and lovely. The black diamonds were valuable and scarce. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Ivy wore a diamond ring on each finger. She sighed regretfully and shook her bejeweled fingers at her friends. “It’s a shame I can’t wear them all at once! I really like all of them.” Windy and Agatha were at a loss for words. ‘Does this rich girl have to be so over-the-top?’ Ivy examined herself in the mirror. She was flawless. Finally, she only chose two to three rings and placed them on two of her fingers; however, the multiple rings did not look out of place on her slender fingers. Instead, it complemented her opulent style. She was not a fan of minimalism or simplicity. On the contrary, this multi-diamond ring appeared elegant, noble, and extravagant. It was perfectly suited to her personality. Windy and Agatha both gave her a thumbs up. “All right, let’s go!” Ivy followed them out, seeing that it was almost time. The dedicated bodyguards were stationed outside the lounge, preventing anyone from entering. Ivy was flanked on both sides by bodyguards who protected her in the center. It was a breathtaking sight. They were so well-trained that even their footsteps were firm and in sync. The stairwell linked the two ends. The banquet hall was well-lit, and Ivy immediately drew everyone’s attention. Her stunning beauty and calm demeanor were an ideal match. It was difficult for the audience to look away. Ivy gave a light smile. Her eyes seemed to have an inherent calm magnificence. Leo exuded pride as he walked up the stairs to accompany her down. Hermes was unable to attend the party, but Ivy had already received his bank card. Cooper and Sebastian stood on opposite sides of the stairwell. Their attractive features and tall stature simply drew too much attention. Why were this family’s genes so exceptional? Everyone envied him. Leo smiled and reached for the waiter’s glass of wine next to him. He then delivered the opening

remarks. “Everyone, please join me in congratulating my daughter Ivy on her birthday! What I’m most proud of in my life isn’t establishing Morgan Corporation. It’s because I have my precious baby daughter.” That’s why he lavished Ivy with attention. Leo was a permissive father to his sons, not indulging them as much as he did Ivy. Ivy saw it as blatant bias. Leo didn’t get a good night’s sleep for three years after Ivy left. He was always worried that she would be bullied or that she would be living too happily and would not want to return home. Leo came to a halt for a brief moment. Ivy was aware of what her father was contemplating. Her eyes turned red unconsciously with a single glance. Ivy noticed Wyatt Reed in the crowd. Wyatt Reed stood there with a dignified demeanor and a striking appearance. It was difficult to ignore his presence. He was a natural leader who could command a crowd no matter where he went. His gaze was fixed on Ivy. This was not the first time he had seen her look so stunning, but she left him in a different state of mind each time. Despite his calm and cool demeanor, he was a little nervous this time. Everything around them seemed to come to a halt the moment their gazes met. There was complete silence. Wyatt couldn’t hear anything from the outside world. On the other hand, Ivy averted her gaze in a matter of seconds. ‘How did he get here?’ After Leo finished his speech, everyone rose to greet Ivy and wish her a happy birthday. She gave appropriate responses to everyone. Windy and Agatha approached Ivy, but before she could exhale a sigh of relief, she turned around and saw Wyatt coming with a strong presence. Ivy was taken aback. Wyatt arrived and got right to the point before Ivy could say anything. “I’ve prepared three gifts for you, Ms. Morgan. Do you want to see them?” Wyatt’s presence naturally drew the attention of many people because he was always one of the focal points

wherever he went. Furthermore, he had three bodyguards behind him, each holding an exquisite and expensive gift box. Ivy scowled. Her spirits plummeted. Her relaxed and happy mood vanished in an instant. Three gifts? The stunned onlookers couldn’t help but express their admiration. “Mr. Reed is so kind! Three gifts at once?” Disdainfully, Ivy hooked up the corners of her lips. Wyatt’s gifts were not something she was looking forward to, and she would rather throw them in his face! Is he only giving these to her in public because he is afraid, she will reject him? Ivy clenched her teeth as she stared at the boxes in front of her. Looking around at the stiff atmosphere, Agatha stood up and smiled, “We’ll open it first to see what it is. Ivy will not accept it if she does not like it.” “That’s right!” Windy agreed. He approached Ivy’s ear quietly and whispered, “If it’s valuable, we can sell it! Never say no to money!” Ivy lowered her gaze and hooked her lips. “All right, let’s open it and take a look.” The people in the area were intrigued and gathered. Wyatt’s generosity piqued everyone’s interest. After all, no one had any idea what to expect from Wyatt’s gift. Wyatt stood there in the light, calmly. His tall and well-built figure appeared independent and unconcerned. Ivy approached and casually opened one. Surprisingly, it was a grand and classic diamond necklace in the style of an ancient Roman. The craftsmanship was superb. A large light blue diamond was set in an eye-catching silver setting. It was dazzling, delicate, and enigmatic. It was as if centuries of history and something that had experienced eternity flashed before her eyes in an instant. The solid historical feel and the sturdy design and material instantly increased the value of this diamond necklace to unimaginable proportions.

Ivy’s pupils dilated. Although Ivy had seen her fair share of naturally rare diamonds around the world, they all paled in comparison to the diamonds on the necklace in front of her. Agatha gasped in surprise and stepped forward. Isn’t this a classic European royal family jewel? ‘The Eye of Blythe.’ Ivy was taken aback and suddenly remembered seeing a picture of this necklace in a magazine. She even said “beautiful” at the time. This jewel was treated as a treasure by the European royal family. It had always been kept in their private museum and had never been seen by the general public. It was nothing short of a priceless treasure. However, it was purchased a few years ago for an exorbitant sum by a private collector. ‘Was that person Wyatt Reed? He’s now handing it over to me?!’ Ivy pondered. “Does Wyatt Reed need another ex-wife, Ivy?” Windy inquired in hushed tones that only the two of them could hear. Windy regarded her with admiration. ‘If someone gave this to me, I’d gladly be his ex-wife! Oh well, it’s just my imagination.’ Ivy averted her stunned gaze and cast a cold glance at her bestie. ‘This spineless scumbag!’ “Well, being his ex-wife means you have to drain your blood and suffer for the rest of your life... Do you want it?” she asked quietly. Windy drew her chin in. “Forget about it, then. As if. We have the same thing, you know.” Wyatt became aware of the two’s interactions. He dilated his pupils and remained motionless. The people around them were still in awe of the magnificent “Eye of Blythe.” Such a valuable thing could no longer be measured in monetary terms. What an honor to be able to witness this marvel in person! Wyatt Reed had prepared only one of the gifts for Ivy, and it was already shocking. It was a precious gift. Ivy drew the corners of her lips together. “Isn’t this gift a little pricey, Mr. Reed?” She had not anticipated this. Wyatt’s eyes were dark and intense. “It matches you very well,” he said in hushed tones.

Ivy was taken aback for a moment. ‘What exactly does he mean by that?’ Agatha urged her with a chuckle. “Next!”