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CHAPTER 72.He is still lost.
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A surrogate for my ex's uncle CHAPTER 73.You’re powerless.
The following morning, around 5:00 AM, Ivy was already in the sitting room. She paced back and forth, repeatedly dialing Damian's number, hoping he would finally answer. It had been twenty-four hours since he had gone missing, and he still wasn’t picking up his phone. Meanwhile, Lucas stood on the balcony of the neighboring building. Perched on the rooftop, he was a bit distant from the main building where Ivy and the others stayed. He paced nervously, his mind racing with fear and worry about how Damian was coping with the bloodletting he was enduring. Lucas was the only one in the family who knew that Madam Victoria was subjecting Damian to this horrific treatment. He couldn't fathom how she could hurt her own son in such a desperate attempt to cure his illness. As he walked, a faint cry for help reached his ears. He stopped and listened intently as the cry grew louder and more desperate. Lucas's heart raced as he recognized the voice—it was Damian's. But he felt powerless to help
A surrogate for my ex's uncle CHAPTER 74.Please ma'am…..Let him go!
Ivy froze in shock. “What are you trying to say?” “All I'm saying is that you’ve been manipulative, and he was tired of it. Maybe he traveled to clear his head for a while. Give him some days, and who knows, he might come back.” Ivy scoffed. “Is that what you think?” She rolled her eyes in frustration. “You don’t even know your son well. Damian hates traveling! He would never go away unless it’s for work. He despises flying and only boards a plane when absolutely necessary!” Her anger blazed as she schooled Madam Victoria on Damian's preferences. "You don't even know your own son! Damian only travels for work, and even then, he’s reluctant. You're his grandmother! How can you not know these things and still suggest he went on vacation?” Madam Victoria’s expression remained unfazed, her eyes glinting with a knowing light that made Ivy’s blood boil. “Oh, but that’s where you’re wrong, my dear. I know my grandson very well. He’s a grown man who can take care of himself. If he’s really
A surrogate for my ex's uncle CHAPTER 75.Two options.
Lucas blinked rapidly, trying to comprehend what she was saying. She sighed. “After this, he will hate me passionately, not knowing I was only trying to save him. That’s why I need to have everything—so he will bow to my words. Otherwise, all of this will mean nothing.” Lucas furrowed his brows in disbelief. “What are you trying to say? He worked hard for everything he has; it’s his own. I can’t just make you the CEO or whatever. I can’t do that!” She stood up from her chair, her expression grim. “Listen, boy, you might think I’m the devil here, but you colluded with the devil when you knew about his bloodletting and didn’t say a word against it. When he comes out, he will hate not just me, but you, too! You’ll lose your friend, your brother, your boss—and most importantly, your job!” “Or you can do as I say, and when he comes out, I will cover for you, saying you knew nothing about it. We can bury the hatchet forever! Choose one, boy!” "I'm not going to let you bully me into
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CHAPTER 65.Fashion launch. Leon’s eyes swept over her beautiful dress, and his lips curved into a deep smile. “You look stunning!” he admitted.“That dress really looks good on you, Ivy!” he admired, not trying to hide how much he adored her in that dress.Ivy rolled her eyes and responded, “Thank you, but that doesn't answer my question: what the hell were you doing at my door? You're supposed to be at your company already. You're the CEO!”He sighed. “I was waiting for you. I tried calling you, but your phone wasn’t reachable. Then my aunt told me that you jogged out with Damian.”“And why would you be waiting for me instead of going over to put things in order?” "I was waiting for you because I wanted to make sure you were okay after your jog," Leon said, his eyes still admiring her dress. "And I have to say, you look absolutely breathtaking. How can I concentrate on work without you being there?”Ivy raised an eyebrow, her expression skeptical. "You were worried about me? That's
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CHAPTER.66. Apology. However, some hours later, the event was in full swing, and the hall was filled to the brim with dignitaries, celebrities, and other fashion icons who were invited to grace the occasion.Ivy stood in front of the hall where all of her designs were displayed on mannequins. She had a wide grin on her face as she looked at each one of them. She had endured sleepless nights and meticulous hard work to make it all possible. Looking around, she didn’t notice anyone in there; she quickly danced around the room, twirling and spinning with pure delight.It was less than ten minutes before she walked out and strutted down the runway before the models began to walk.Suddenly, the sound of the door opening snapped her from her dance. Once she looked and noticed Hailey, her smile faded almost immediately.Hailey walked up to her with a small smile playing at the corners of her lips. “Congratulations, Ivy!” she said.Ivy's eyes widened in shock as Hailey approached her, a smal
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CHAPTER 67.She stole her moment. Ivy's heart raced as she pulled the doorknob again and again, but it wouldn't budge. She was trapped. Panic set in as she screamed for someone to help her, but her voice was muffled by the thick door. She banged on the door with her fists, pleading for someone to hear her."Help! Someone, please help me! I'm stuck in here!" she cried, her voice growing hoarse from screaming as she continued to bang on the door. But no one came. The hall was eerily silent, and Ivy was left alone, trapped and helpless. She slid down to the floor, her back against the door, and buried her face in her hands."Why is this happening to me?" she sobbed, feeling like she was in a nightmare. "I was supposed to be celebrating my fashion show, not trapped in a locked room."As she sat there, she thought about Hailey's strange behavior earlier. Had she planned this? Was she behind the locked door, or was it a coincidence? Maybe it was just a mistake, and no one knew she was in th
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CHAPTER 68.Take back your moment! As the men outside broke the door, Leo turned to Ivy and asked, "Are you ready?"She nodded. "Yes, I am!""Good!" His face lit up with a smile. "Now, once we get out there, you walk straight to the runway, wow them all, and seize the moment. Then they'll all forget that you weren't punctual!"Ivy nodded, took a deep breath, and once the door was open, she walked out. The bright lights and loud music of the fashion show hit her like a wave, but with Mr. Leo by her side, she felt a sense of confidence and calm as they both headed to the runway hall.Taking the elevator, Ivy closed her eyes, trying to gather herself. "Ivy, you can do this. Yes, you can do this!"Once the elevator opened, Ivy heard the loud cheers from the runway event and stopped. Looking at the wall screen, her breath hitched, and she stumbled back in shock, seeing Hailey standing in front of the hallway and waving at the audience as if she were the designer.She couldn't believe her e
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CHAPTER 71.Cry on my Shoulder, we're in this together!His words caught in his throat as he glanced at her outfit. Rushing towards her, his eyes widened in horror. “Wh-wh-what happened here? What happened to your dress?”A torrent of tears streamed down Ivy's cheeks as she stood there, unable to explain what had just happened to her dress.Leon’s eyes swept from Ivy down to Hailey, and he saw the ink still plastered on her hand. The realization hit him like a lightning bolt: it was Hailey who had intentionally ruined the outfit.Leon's eyes widened in horror as he took in the sight of Ivy's ruined dress. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. The beautiful design, the intricate details—all ruined by a splatter of blue ink. A wave of anger washed over him as he turned to Hailey, his eyes blazing.“Hailey, what did you do?” he demanded angrily. “How could you do this to Ivy? You just sabotaged everyone—the whole fashion show!”Hailey's face was red with anger, her eyes flashing with de
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