Chapter 1977

"I am willing to marry you."

Aurum smiled and asked, "Really?"

"As long as you legally marry me." Ivy nodded. "The status of Mrs. Lefting is indeed too tempting."

"Good that you understand."

Aurum burst out into laughter. It was a deep, booming laugh that echoed throughout the room.

"Come here. It seems you are sensible and a smart person," Aurum beckoned.

Ivy walked over as he wished. He reached out, letting her sit on his lap, lifted her chin, and scrutinized her closely.

"Beautiful, truly beautiful, enough to make a man lose his mind and itch with desire. But alas, tainted. So regrettable," Aurum said.

Ivy retorted, "Do you regret that Paul had me first?"

"A bit. But it's already happened and can't be changed. Let it be."

After all, he could not possibly touch Ivy.

He truly had not made up his mind about marrying her. It was just an empty promise, not like they required a marriage certificate immediately. The most important thing for now was to keep Ivy calm and appeased