The Billionaire's Regret

Chapter 199

Wyatt didn’t even glance at Duke. He only smiled at Ivy. “What a fortuitous coincidence, Ivy. Why don’t you push my wheelchair while I take you to meet Chairman Lamour?” Ivy, who was about to refuse, paused for a few seconds before agreeing. “Okay. Lamour Corporation was notorious for being difficult to work with. Chairman Lamour was a tycoon in Western who only worked with his friends. Although he was not well-known on a global scale, he was a household name in New York. He owned two large mines and was well-known in the industry, so his influence should not be underestimated. Morgan Corporation’s development would benefit from collaboration with Lamour Corporation.” Wyatt cracked a grin. Jimmy took a step back and sighed. ‘Mr. Reed is always finding a way!’ Duke snorted coldly in rage. “You’re not even here for me!” He stormed away, turning around. Jimmy gave a shaky nod. ‘What a phony brotherhood. Everyone had to take a back seat as long as Ms. Morgan was around.’ Ivy pushed Wyatt to say hello to everyone. Despite their lack of interest, they were all secretly speculating about Ivy and Wyatt’s relationship. Wyatt cast a glance around and noticed Marco surrounded by people exchanging pleasantries. He was simply unable to flee. Marco appeared surprised when he saw Wyatt, but he quickly returned to normal. Wyatt snatched the corner of his lips with a cold grip. Reed Corporation had been working with Lamour Corporation for quite some time. When Gil Lamour noticed Wyatt, the man in his late forties or early fifties went over and patted his shoulder. “Bro! It’s been a while. I wanted to come to see you when I heard about your accident, but I was too busy.” Ivy felt like laughing when she saw an old man about the same age as Wyatt’s father calling Wyatt “bro.” Wyatt smiled honestly. “It’s not anything serious. Thank you for considering.”

“Don’t be nice to me. This is...” Gil Lamour turned to face Ivy, who was standing behind Wyatt. “Ivy Morgan, CEO of Morgan Corporation and Leo Morgan’s adored daughter.” Ivy gave him a faint smile and reached out to shake his hand. “Good day, Chairman Lamour.” Gil Lamour sighed with relief. “So, she’s your ex-wife, isn’t she? It’s something I’ve heard about. I was surprised to learn that you and your ex-husband are still so close.” Ivy’s face was expressionless, but she was irritated by Gil’s annoying demeanor. Wyatt’s brow furrowed slightly. “We’re still good friends after the divorce,” he said with a smile. “That’s correct. After all, this circle is so small, and you’re bound to cross paths, so it’s best to get along.” Ivy became disinterested in working with Gil Lamour because his words were ambiguous. His persona was insufficient to be associated with Morgan Corporation. Gil motioned for someone to come over while he was speaking. “Avery, please come here!” A beautiful and extravagantly dressed girl was run over. She was pretty and docile, which contrasted with her fashion sense. At first glance, she appeared to come from a wealthy family and was well-off, but she did not seem overly generous. “This is Wyatt Reed, whom I mentioned to you; he is young and capable. Didn’t you always want to meet him?” Gil Lamour looked at his youngest daughter and motioned for her to take the initiative with his eyes. He also gave her a forewarning look. Avery Lamour lowered her head, blushed, and slightly bowed. “Good day, Mr. Reed.” Ivy’s gaze flitted a little. At first, she seemed to understand what Gil’s abrasive words meant. He appeared to want his daughter to be the next Mrs. Reed. Wyatt nodded indifferently and didn’t even look at her. Gil Lamour flashed a grin. “This is my youngest daughter, bro. She’s been living abroad, so she’s a little shy because she’s never been to these events before. Don’t make fun of her.” Wyatt gave a faint, emotionless smile. Ivy took a good look at Avery Lamour. Avery did not appear to have grown up abroad based on her demeanor.

When Avery noticed Ivy’s gaze, she bowed her head quickly. Ivy didn’t need to stay any longer because she knew what this father and daughter duo had in mind. She smiled and patted Wyatt on the back. “You guys talk, Mr. Reed. I’ll go get some food.” Gil Lamour let out a soft chuckle before Wyatt could stop her. “Be careful, Ms. Morgan.” Ivy turned around and walked away, a faint smile on her lips. A large number of people witnessed this scene. Ivy’s departing back looked so lonely that others couldn’t help but feel sorry for her. She sat in a corner with a slice of cake. A man took a seat beside her. It had to be Marco. He untied his tie and appeared helpless. “I’m sorry for abandoning you when I brought you here.” Ivy smiled and nodded, expressing her understanding. “Mr. Seely, you just returned to New York, so naturally, people will want to network with you. It’s entirely understandable.” Marco had a lot of wine earlier, so he was now slowly sipping a glass of sparkling water. “Mr. Reed is here?” He was stunned for a moment as he looked over in the direction of Wyatt. “Lamour Corporation?” Ivy was surprised that Marco recognized Gil Lamour even though he had only recently returned to New York. Marco laughed. “I was researching the investment climate in Western New York. Chairman Lamour is a staunch conservative. He only works in the mines for a living, so it’s not looking promising.” Ivy nodded in agreement. “Did you hear he has a daughter, Joy Lamour?” Ivy shook her head in disbelief. “That’s Avery Lamour standing next to him. He stated that she was raised in another country.” Marco let out a light laugh and crossed his legs. His aura was commanding. “Who is he trying to deceive? That is most likely his illegitimate daughter. His wife died not long ago, so he could finally admit to having an illegitimate daughter.” Ivy nodded with even more admiration, thinking, ‘Wow... I wasn’t expecting Marco to be so up-to- date on gossip. He’s on par with Sebastian!’ This would explain why Avery Lamour was not like other high-society ladies. Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

Marco sneezed a little. “Well… It’s useful to know some gossip from time to time. I found out about it before I left.” Ivy couldn’t help but chuckle when she met Marco’s gaze. When they looked at each other, their eyes were soft. They were sitting close together, so they appeared to be quite intimate from the outside. Was the previous online rumor true? Is Marco Seely Ivy’s new love? This scene was highly harsh in Wyatt’s eyes, who was staring at the couple not far away. Gil Lamour purposefully left his daughter behind to care for Wyatt for the two of them to bond. Avery Lamour was both nervous and ecstatic. She had lived as an illegitimate daughter for the previous twenty years. She finally waited until Gil’s wife died to be recognized as a member of the Lamour family. She was finally able to speak up for herself. Gil also provided her with a tremendous opportunity. Avery could never live in the same dignified and honorable manner as Joy Lamour before this because she was not deserving enough. No one respected Avery even if she lived in the Lamour mansion. Even the maids gave her strange looks. No one would regard her as an illegitimate daughter if she could marry Wyatt Reed. Gil Lamour also told Avery that if the Reeds had not been looking for a marriage alliance with the world’s leading families, he would not have recognized her as his daughter. This was because Joy Lamour was already married. Avery’s existence was finally valuable for the sake of a marriage alliance with the Reed family. Despite her displeasure, Avery knew that this was her only chance. She secretly raised her gaze to Wyatt. This cold nobleman she had only seen on TV and in magazines was standing right in front of her. Avery bit her lower lip and forced herself to take a step forward.