The Billionaire's Regret

Chapter 187

As soon as Marco said this, all eyes were riveted on him. Even Ivy was surprised that Marco would attend, as she had only invited Pierce last night. Wyatt’s face grew glum as he locked his gaze on Marco with a deep and complex gaze. ‘Marco Seely isn’t so dim-witted as to be unable to comprehend my expression, is he?! What is he planning?’ Wyatt considered. Leo froze for a brief moment before resuming his usual smile. “Great! The more, the merrier! Mr. Seely is justified in being concerned about Pierce. Mr. Reed, shall we then depart?” Wyatt gave a faint smile. “Sure.” Jimmy stood on the side, dumbfounded and speechless. He purposefully planned this trip in order to provide opportunities for Ivy and Wyatt. It could be considered a family trip with Leo, but what did it mean when Marco and Pierce tagged along? Would this be a trip for intercompany team building?! Wyatt’s gaze was drawn to Ivy. His cold gaze softened as he curled his lips into a soft arc. “Let’s go relax for a few days.” Ivy returned his gaze with a smile. “Thank you, Mr. Reed, for being so considerate.” Even though they did not end the night well and had a tense relationship, they could act as if nothing had happened the next day when they saw each other. Jimmy pushed Wyatt’s wheelchair; his face sunk into a deep frown. ‘This is not what I had in mind!’ The helicopter was parked nearby on the lawn. Bill assisted Leo in his ascension. Marco strode in alone, forcing Pierce to scramble up behind him. The boy returned to check on his pretty lady Ivy, who had fallen behind while messaging Greg. When she was finished, she noticed Jimmy struggling to support Wyatt. She frowned and stepped forward to assist Wyatt with his arm on the other side.

Wyatt was stunned for a split second and looked her in the eyes with delight. Ivy remained silent. Almost immediately, everyone was on board. “I appreciate it,” Wyatt stated. Ivy arched her brow. “Mr. Reed, you’re quite vivacious for someone in your current state.” ‘What in the devil is he doing? Why would he choose to walk with a limp?’ Jimmy quickly explained on the side before Wyatt could respond. “Mr. Reed has been sleeping poorly for several nights to prepare for Chairman Morgan’s birthday. The classic antiques, paintings, and sculptures are insufficient to convey Mr. Reed’s heart. Chairman Morgan has seen a great deal of luxury and thus may not be a fan of those as well. When Mr. Reed learned that Chairman Morgan had always desired to travel the world but had been unable to do so for various reasons, Mr. Reed purposefully postponed numerous important work meetings to make Chairman Morgan happy. It’s quite moving.” Ivy’s lips twitched as she appeared to smile as she cast a glance at Jimmy. “I see you’re fairly well informed about how well Mr. Reed sleeps each night, huh?” Jimmy became immobile. ‘Huh?’ Wyatt’s expression darkened as he cast a cold glance at Jimmy. ‘My reputation has been sullied!’ Ivy turned around and entered the room in search of Leo. Although there was no breeze, Jimmy could feel a piercing chill at that moment. There was some turbulence along the way, which made the helicopter feel a little unsteady. Ivy was not wearing her seatbelt and came dangerously close to being thrown from her seat. Marco, who was seated next to Ivy, firmly clutched her hand until she regained her balance. Ivy sighed in relief. “Thank you, Mr. Seely.” Marco released his grip on her and gave her a slight nod. “You are most welcome.” He suddenly reached across Ivy’s body and touched her left waist a few seconds later. Ivy was taken aback by the sudden proximity and sensation. She immediately drew back, distancing herself from him, and gave him an odd look.

Marco pressed his lips together. “Seatbelt.” It was simple and direct. Ivy accepted Marco’s hand and fastened her seatbelt. She smiled and inquired, “Is it acceptable for you to take this much time off?” “Yeah,” Marco stated matter-of-factly. “Since my project partner is not present, should I stay to speak with Liam and Jack? I’ve announced a brief hiatus for that project for them to complete the necessary research first. When we return, we’ll be in time to see what they’ve devised.” Ivy blushed slightly as she heard this. She felt as though she wasn’t doing a good job. Marco took a brief pause. “Of course, Pierce aspires to visit. He has not forgiven me for reprimanding him last night, and thus I should accompany him.” Ivy chuckled when she mentioned Pierce. “So that is the case, huh? Mr. Seely, you’ve been an excellent father to Pierce. He must love you very much.” What an excellent father-son relationship! Marco smiled and remained silent. ‘Do you love me?! My son is only interested in inheriting my estate as quickly as possible!’ Marco considered. He had already given Pierce’s tutors instructions to double his homework. He would not permit that small rogue to enjoy the holiday. Wyatt stood behind Ivy and Marco as they conversed happily. His eyes squinted in annoyance. His heart ached more and more as if what he had been ignoring for so long was beginning to show. Jimmy, who was standing next to Wyatt, experienced a similar sense of crisis. He reasoned that he couldn’t simply sit back and watch them progress. He had never liked Marco because, while he did not commit any egregious acts, the way he treated Ivy was clearly different. Jimmy was 80% certain that Marco was interested in Ivy based on his extensive experience! Jimmy coughed slightly after a brief moment of reflection. “Why don’t we switch seats, Ms. Morgan? I have an excellent view from here.” Ivy frowned and remained silent. Pierce, who stood ahead of them, stated plainly, “Pretty Lady is attempting to sleep. Keep your distance from her!”

Jimmy stifled a sigh. ‘That saves me a lot of trouble!’ Ivy raised her eyebrows. ‘Pierce is such a bright young man!’ Pierce smugly grunted. If Leo did not coerce Pierce into sitting beside him, Pierce would undoubtedly desire to be with his lovely lady. He felt uneasy with his pretty lady sitting next to the mean mister, so he asked his father to fill in for him for a while. Ivy did not inquire as to their destination. She quickly became drowsy and fell asleep. Her head rested unknowingly on the shoulder of the man next to her. Ivy was jolted awake after a few hours. In front of her eyes, Pierce’s face was magnified. Pierce was unable to contain his excitement. “Look, Pretty Lady! It’s a fortress!” The sky was darkening. In the air, the helicopter hovered. Ivy looked out the window subconsciously and noticed lush hills and a brightly lit manor. It appeared to be enormous, majestic, and mysterious. It had the appearance of a private chateau. The helicopter landed on the manor’s designated helipad. After a few hours on board, Pierce couldn’t contain his excitement and dashed down. Leo immediately followed suit. Marco frowned slightly and cast a backward glance. He then extended his hand toward Ivy with the grace of a gentleman. Jimmy quickly blocked Marco before Ivy could take his hand. “Permit me! I’ll take Ms. Morgan’s delicate hand in mine.” Between Marco and Ivy stood Jimmy. He would not allow Marco to assist the lady down the stairs. Ivy rolled her eyes and descended alone. The air was crisp and clean. The sky was pitch black and speckled with twinkling stars. A few butlers and maids approached them from a distance. Jimmy halted for a split second as Wyatt remained on the helicopter. He gave an awkward smile to Wyatt and then turned to Ivy. “Why don’t you help me support Mr. Reed, Ms. Morgan?”Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.