All Chapters of A surrogate for my ex's uncle : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

As they stepped off the runway, the crowd gasped in surprise. But when they recognized Ivy and Leon walking toward them, they erupted into applause. The stained dresses were a hit, and Ivy and Leon exchanged smiles as they made their way down the runway. Once off the runway, Ivy turned to Leon, her eyes shimmering with tears. "Thank you," she said, her voice trembling. "Thank you for saving me, for saving the show." Leon returned her smile, warmth radiating from his eyes. "We make a good team, Ivy," he replied. "We always have. This is as important to you as it is to me." For a moment, Ivy forgot their crazy past and pulled him into a tight hug, her face lighting up with a radiant smile. A few minutes later, the host called her out to finalize the deal and sign the last papers with Damian. She quickly slipped off her heels and headed straight outside. As she walked the runway, she glanced around, hoping to spot him in the crowd. "What a silly man," she sighed, shaking her head. "H

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

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

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

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