The Billionaire's Regret novel Chapter 7

ONE MONTH LATER...
A royalty banquet was being held in the heart of the city, and it would be attended by various business tycoons, showbiz celebrities, and elite people. It was a significant and costly gathering for the upper class and society. And it must be completely secure—the organizers made certain that the entire perimeter was guarded and secured.
Wyatt Reed and his friend Alice Perez were clearly the focus of the media as they walked out of their magnificent Mercedes Benz sports car at the Walton Hotel’s entrance.
Wyatt Reed was full of aura and incomparable as he got out of his car.
Alice adores the spotlight that they have thrown. As soon as she learned about Wyatt’s divorce, she was overjoyed and realized her opportunity had arrived. She is, however, still ill at the present, as Wyatt has ceased visiting her at the hospital.
Wyatt was scheduled to attend the event alone. On the other hand, Alice’s uncle invited her to attend as Wyatt’s date.
And no one dared to look at Alice once they were inside. The public was aware that she was the cause of Wyatt and Ivy’s divorce.
“Welcome, Mr. Reed...” the organizer extended his hand to shake, but they were interrupted by a disturbance at the hotel entrance.
“Cooper Morgan is on her way...” the audience exclaimed.
In front of him, a luxuriously tailored Rolls-Royce came to a halt. Cooper is, in fact, the fabled Wall Street thug. He walked out of his car wearing the style Wyatt had been familiar with for a long period of time.
As soon as he appeared, everyone gathered around him to greet him and shake his hand.
On the other hand, Cooper moved to the side of his car and opened the right door, and he modestly extended his hand, attracting everyone’s attention.
Cooper, who has never had an intimate relationship with a woman, will have a date?
“Ivy—it is Ivy!” exclaimed the audience.
Wyatt’s eyes opened as his sight fell on the woman wearing a beautiful gown studded with diamonds. She glowed with elegance and flawlessly delineated her slim frame. Ivy’s makeup is wonderfully seductive with a hint of edge, emphasizing her flawless facial features.
On the other hand, Wyatt’s eyes darkened, and he squinted as Ivy threw her arms around Cooper and walked over, a smile creeping across her face.
As they drew closer to their side, Wyatt’s heart began to throb faster, tinged with grief and rage.
The golden hall is star-studded, as the hall is packed with the wealthy. As Reed and Morgan were prominent members of society, their presence pleased the public.
Ivy was eager to meet Wyatt again; he appeared to be a stranger to her at first glance, wasn’t he? She shook her head in disbelief. She had already abandoned their connection.
Wyatt never brings her to this type of event during those three years. They were aware that Wyatt was married, but they only knew her by her given name—Ivy Reed—at the moment.
And this time, with Alice by his side, Ivy can’t help but cynically laugh. Considering how quickly Alice took her place.
Cooper sensed Ivy’s emotion at that precise moment and caressed her arm thoughtfully. “Relax. “I am here,” he stated.
Ivy raised her eyes to her brother and grinned. Her brow arched. “It is not I who should be fearful,” she said thoughtfully. And Cooper understands what she’s saying.
Ivy has no worries anymore, and why should she be afraid of them?
Letting those people belittle her for three years is enough.
She can be invincible if she really desires!
Cooper and Ivy approached Wyatt abruptly. Wyatt and Cooper were equally popular, regardless of who ranked higher.
“Mr. Reed, I’ve been looking up to your great name in the business society for a long time,” Cooper asserted and let out a smile.
“Thanks,” Wyatt replied, coldly which made Cooper let out a soft chuckle.
Cooper initiated to shake their hands, and Wyatt’s eyes were fixed on the woman next to Cooper.
Ivy stood next to Cooper, her smile was dazzling, lustrous, and transparent, and the custom-made dress lined with white skin was flawless, making her change into a different person. And Wyatt can’t take his gaze off her. He was seeing radiant Ivy in front of him. She’s strange, and her aura seems dangerous.
‘The day she disappeared; she went to Cooper’s side. And what is her relationship with Cooper?’
The mood was weird at the time, and fury was welling up in Wyatt’s eyes as a result of the thoughts racing through his mind.
On the other hand, Alice, observing Wyatt’s facial expression, angered her, and she gritted her teeth. “Ivy, why are you here? As far as I know, you can’t afford to come to this kind of event,” Alice asserted; her voice was sharp, and Ivy could feel the disgust and envy in it.
Alice seems to remind Ivy not to forget her lowly status. And this brought a grin to Ivy’s face.
Wyatt scowled and was ready to say something to alleviate the tension when Cooper responded. “Who is this?” he said, his attention fixed on Wyatt and to Alice. “I don’t remember her face in the business industry. And who does she believe she is?” he inquired, attempting to maintain his composure.
Alice was taken aback by Cooper’s remarks. “Mister, I’m not familiar with you either—”
“Really?” Cooper’s lips formed a wicked sneer.
Alice sneered. “What is your justification for defending that slut? That woman,” she said, gesturing towards Ivy, “she recently divorced Wyatt.”
Alice couldn’t believe Ivy could sway someone as powerful as Cooper Morgan to her side.
Cooper glowed with a grin, “who says Ivy cannot live on her own following a divorce? Do you believe she will reconcile with your boyfriend—”
“We are not romantically involved.” Wyatt’s chilly voice snuffed out the ambient murmur.
Alice clumsily pushed a strand of her hair behind her ear and glanced at Wyatt as if pleading for assistance—that he would withdraw what he had just said.
On the other hand, Wyatt remained there impassively, with no intention of breaking her siege.
Ivy grinned; her lips curved into a smirk.
“Are you sure you’re not worrying too much, Alice?”
The banquet was packed, but Ivy didn’t even glance at Wyatt. And it was Cooper who cast a cold, abrupt glare at Alice.
“It appears as though the entire banquet’s style has become less elegant as a result of your appearance,” he said to Alice, “and Wyatt’s taste in selecting his date needs to be enhanced,” he continued, his attention set on Wyatt’s this time.
Cooper smirked and, not wanting to spend any more time, he pulled his sister to the other side.
Alice couldn’t believe she was being mocked by a member of the powerful elite. Her eyes were on the edge of welling up with tears.
“Wyatt...” her voice sounds foreboding.
Wyatt, who is indifferent to her, simply stared at the two who walked away. His face was frostbitten. His heart seemed to be heavy. And he is not in the mood to consider anything else at the moment. He scoffed and shook his head, his eyes filled with pain. How long had he been divorced? And Ivy was already leading a dashing life, oblivious to his presence?
Several business partners came to say hello to Wyatt. He simply smiled at them, exited the banquet, and sought a serene place.
Alice trailed behind him, calling his name as she grasped Wyatt’s arm, bringing him to a halt.
“Wyatt…”
“Do not follow me, Alice,” he whispered as he walked away.