The Billionaire's Regret

Chapter 82

The setting was well-lit, glamorous, and rising. The music abruptly came to a halt as Leo Morgan walked up onto the stage. Everyone gathered around the stage, knowing that the gala’s main event was about to begin. Although Cooper Morgan was the actual person in charge of Morgan Corporation and had the honor and reputation comparable to Wyatt Reed, he had no intention of taking the spotlight away from his father at this time. Instead, he stood on the sidelines, solemnly and politely watching his father speak. “Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank you all for attending the Morgan Corporation’s anniversary gala. Thanks to your support over the years, we’ve had such a smooth ride so far. This toast is for all of us!” Leo Morgan raised his glass, to which everyone responded by raising theirs, and then drank the wine in it. Everyone understood that Morgan Corporation’s unstoppable progress was due to Morgan’s ability, not everyone’s support. Everyone wanted to be in their inner circle and continued to sing their praises. Not long after, Cooper went forward to refill his father’s empty wine glass before returning to his original position. Leo smiled, nodded to Cooper, and then returned his gaze to the audience. “I have one thing I need to clarify here today. I believe that all of you have been very curious about Ivy, a woman who is closely related to my company and whose rumors have recently circulated the internet.” The guests remained silent. They were already aware that the Morgans had invited so many reporters to this event in the hopes of clarifying the scandal. Don Reed appeared to be empathetic and pompous. How could Leo Morgan let his son marry a divorcee? That woman has no idea what she’s doing. This is her undoing, he thought. Eva and Piper exchanged glances. They both anticipated Ivy’s unhappiness as a result of this. “How come that woman didn’t come out?” Piper cast a glance around but saw no sign of that

woman’s figure and wondered, wasn’t she just there? Eva laughed and pretended to be unconcerned. “She was probably kicked out. The Morgans are not ignorant. Why would they keep a ticking time bomb in their midst?” Leo Morgan fixed his gaze on the Reeds and said loudly and clearly. “During her reign as Vice President of Morgan Corporation, Ivy signed a significant contract with ABC Corporation. Her talent is undeniable, but her relationship with Cooper isn’t what everyone expected.” Leo’s voice echoed in everyone’s ears because the venue was tranquil. “I’d like to take this opportunity to meet Ivy and introduce her to everyone here.” Don Reed raised his head and frowned. Wyatt, too, was baffled. The shadow of a doubt that had never faded from the bottom of his heart became heavier at this moment. Leo smiled tenderly as he motioned to her from the corridor on the left. “Come on, Ivy. Come on over...” Everyone stared in disbelief as the door on the left slowly opened. The light from the corridor passed through, and the woman who walked over was enveloped in a soft sheath of light. Ivy’s makeup was beautiful and flawless. Her long, wavy hair fell behind her ears, giving her the appearance of natural beauty. She was dressed in an international collector’s series light gray diamond-inlaid gown that enhanced her slim waist perfectly. Her stunning pink diamond necklace was clearly pricey, which shone so brightly in the spotlight. It even took her temperament to a new level. Ivy walked calmly onto the stage, her eyes bright and optimistic. The corners of her lips formed a faint arc, giving her an air of aloofness and glamour. She walked up in style, gently lifting the hem of her gown to show off her magnificent stilettos. Finally, she stood beside Leo Morgan without fear or wariness. She appeared to be a completely different person than the rumors on the internet. As soon as Ivy stepped onto the stage, a slew of cameras began flashing. They were terrified of missing even one shot of such breathtaking beauty! The audience gasped and secretly wondered why Ivy would appear in such a grand manner. Most importantly, her arrival was so vibrant and eye-catching that no one could take their gaze away

from her! Leo smiled, pleased to see his daughter shine so brightly in the spotlight. Ivy could only make her formal debut in the elite circle this way. After a few seconds of silence, Leo turned to face the audience and said loudly, “Her last name is Morgan, her name is Ivy Gaile Morgan, and Leo Morgan’s precious jewel. My biological daughter!” The room fell silent after Leo Morgan’s words. Everyone was astounded as if a bomb had been dropped on them out of nowhere. At the same time, the congratulatory words on the huge digital screens of all the buildings outside that could be seen from inside the venue were replaced with Ivy’s picture. As long as they looked up at those buildings, everyone in the city could see Ivy’s picture. The Morgan family wanted the entire world to know how valuable Ivy Gaile Morgan was. Everyone in the room was stunned, especially Don Reed, who was standing in the foreground. For a brief moment, his face was stiff with bafflement. Wyatt Reed, too, stood there stunned and bewildered. Piper and Eva Reed were not as calm as the Reed men. Eva shattered the silence in the venue with her tense and sharp voice, exclaiming, “Impossible! She’s obviously an orphan with no money or background!” “Stop talking!” With a dark and sullen expression, Don Reed rebuked her. How could it be a forgery if Leo Morgan admitted it to the public? Leo Morgan ignored Eva’s flurry and continued to detonate another bomb in front of the crowd. “I’d like to announce that all of my shares at the company will be transferred to Ivy. She will take over as CEO of Morgan Corporation and will be my designated heir.” Ivy’s identity was completely turned upside down in an instant. She was not only Leo Morgan’s daughter but also the heiress of Morgan Corporation. She had risen from being chastised and ridiculed for being a gold digger and wanting to marry into a wealthy family to becoming a true billionaire! Her position was phenomenal. The venue was suddenly buzzing, and even the media reporters couldn’t take their eyes off this

momentous occasion. Before everyone had time to process this shocking news, Cooper Morgan, who was standing nearby, approached his father and nodded. “Everyone…” In an instant, the audience was deafeningly quiet. Cooper Morgan was still regarded as the CEO of Morgan Corporation. His words were crucial in the industry and carried a lot of weight. Cooper’s face was calm and doting as he looked at Ivy. “To welcome my sister back home, I will give her 10% of my Morgan Corporation’s stock. Ivy Morgan, the largest shareholder with 71 percent of Morgan Corporation’s shares, will now take over as CEO of Morgan Corporation directly from her current position as Vice President. As Ivy’s older brother, I will always strongly support any decision she makes. I believe that everyone, including myself, is excited about the future Ivy will lead us into.” The crowd felt as if another bomb had been dropped on them after Cooper Morgan finished his speech. Did the person in charge of Morgan Corporation change that quickly? There will be no fighting, gossiping, or squabbles. Ivy stood calmly to the side, but her heart was still surprised. Cooper had never mentioned that he would be giving her a portion of his stock, so this came as a surprise. Suddenly, the entire Morgan Corporation landed on her shoulders. It was as if a glacier of gold had landed directly in front of her. It was so massive that she couldn’t even see the top when she looked up. Following the silence, thunderous applause resounded throughout the hall. The audience applauded Ivy Morgan’s return as well as Cooper Morgan’s generosity. When the applause subsided, a reporter on the scene couldn’t help but ask a question. “How do you feel about the false and defamatory rumors about you on the internet, Ms. Morgan? May I ask if your divorce from Mr. Wyatt Reed means that Morgan Corporation and Reed Corporation is no longer connected?” The reporter took advantage of the opportunity and did not want to wait for the press conference

later because he would miss out on this first chance. Wyatt’s dark eyes narrowed instantly. He raised his head and fixed his gaze on the radiant and beautiful woman on stage. Ivy did not avoid the question, instead of looking at the reporter directly and with a faint smile. “Permit me to respond to your second question first. Back then, I concealed my identity to marry Mr. Reed, so the marriage was not a business alliance and did not reflect the stance of Morgan Corporation. To be more specific, this failed marriage is the result of a youthful bout of impulsiveness on my part. My past lunacy is mine to bear alone, and I fully accept the failure of this marriage. This divorce allows me to get back on track for the future. What about those slanderous rumors….” Ivy swept a glance at Don Reed and Wyatt Reed, hooking the corners of her lips with disdain, “perhaps if I had informed them of my true identity sooner, there wouldn’t have been such a total sham for the past few days,” she said, raising her eyebrows. “I will be forever thankful that I am Leo Morgan’s daughter and have this opportunity to clarify everything. Though I can’t say the same if this happened to an ordinary individual.”Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.