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Kevin's face fell instantly, and he stammered in response, "If I have to answer, then yes, I'm your bootlicker."

"Is it because you can't do anything without me that you'd go to such lengths to help me?"

"Ivy, it's not like that!" He was eager to explain. "I just want to help you."

"Any form of help from you is nothing but nauseating theatrics to me."

Ivy ruthlessly tore away his insincere façade. "Kevin, please stop and disappear from my world. Otherwise, I'll accept interviews with the media and reveal every single thing you've done. I know your Alter family is in contact with the Smith family, hoping for a union."

Kevin was taken aback, even though he knew that Ivy would eventually find out about it. The truth hitting him at this moment made him feel uneasy.

"Ivy, I didn't have a choice. My dad promised me that as long as I brought Alter Group back to life, he wouldn't interfere in my affairs anymore."

"Ha!" Ivy coldly laughed at his naïveté. Ignoring his endless explanations, she