Chapter 8 The Vengeance Thickens!

• Two days already passed and I've been living my life like a QUEEN that I am. Grandpa previously promised to support me throughout this mission of mine. He assured me that whatever I did, he's gonna help me out in that.
• I'm not backing down. I'm strong, and I've sent spies to keep a close eye on Lysander and Cameil. The only way to defeat your enemies is by keeping a close watch on them. I've done this, keeping a very close watch on Cameil and Lysander. This was how I learnt that Cameil is out of the hospital and already engaged to Lysander.
• My informant, Mr Grey, revealed to me that Cameil now lives with Alexander in his mansion. What a cool way to begin my plots!
• I just finished taking my bath and was wearing my dress when someone knocked at the door.
• "Who is that?" My voice echoed, while I continued wearing my ornaments.
• "May I come in?" Ethan requested, his voice sounding eccentric.
• I Wonder what could have brought him here. "Of course, you may!" I responded, fully done with my body.
• Ethan walked in majestically, his left hand clutching some cards. All of my interests were on that card.
• Are they for me?" I asked, my finger tracing the edge of the card in Ethan's hand.
• "Yes, Ivy. This card is for the CEO of WASTON GROUP. She has been invited to the bidding party of the Steel's" Ethan responded, handing over the invitation card he was holding. I glanced at the card, my face filled with joy.
• Lysander and his board of directors can't even do anything in that company without inviting the Moores. I guess that's why they brought this invitation card
• "Any problem?" Ethan inquired, his face furrowed with concern. I looked at him, my mouth seizing to stop smiling.
• "They invited us to their annual bidding, huh? I mean they invited Mrs Moore to their Annual bidding?" I responded, rubbing the invitation card with a persistent smile.
• "Yes... They always invite the Moores to their bidding and whatever event they may be having. But this time around, they sent an invitation card to the CEO of WASTON group because the media already had the news that she has returned " Ethan responded, his hands fixed in his pocket and eyes concentrated on me.
• "The problem is with you, Ivy. Will you attend this event?" Ethan added a wave of curiosity found in his voice.
• I adjusted my golden necklace, my eyes raised towards Ethan. "Yes, I will be attending this event... Not as the CEO of WASTON GROUP, but as Lysander Steel's ex-wife!" I responded, stretching my hands to grab a bottle of wine beside my bed.
• "You planning to keep your identity secret?" Ethan responded and I nodded immediately
• "Yes! I will be keeping my identity a secret from not just Lysander and his family but from the world! If I must exact my revenge on them, I will have to make sure that they know nothing about me. Once my identity is kept anonymous, Lysander and Cameil will see me as the weak Ivy who was divorced, without knowing that I am the green snake silently destroying their lives. In that way, they won't suspect me of anything!"
• Ethan dashed me with a familiar look. I could tell that he was happy with the decision I made because that's the look he used to give me when we were little, and whenever he was satisfied with my decision.
• He grabbed my left fist softly, leaving some bumps in my body. His hand was so soft and tickling at the same time.
• Our eyes hit each other, his face coming closer to mine. "I will do everything in my power to support you in this fight, Ivy! I will help you exact your revenge on Lysander and Cameil" Ethan said, his voice warm and compassionate.
• I couldn't resist the fragrance of his perfume which styled my heart, and at the same time, the way he spoke to me. I could feel the concern in him, his soft hand almost made me quiver.
• As Ethan and I stared at each other, I managed to take my eyes off him. Controlling myself, I stood up immediately.
• "You don't have to worry about that, Ethan. I can do this alone. It is my fight and I know very well how to go through it to an end... You have given enough hand by bringing me back to our family, I won't ask for more..." I said, darting my eyes around the entryway as if I were avoiding his face.
• "I am not doing this for you, Ivy...", Ethan halted and walked closer to me. "I am doing this for Grandpa Charles. He loves you so much and can't afford to lose you. So, if you're to engage in this trend of revenge, I will be your number one supporter!"
• My eyes stared continuously at Ethan, seizing to revert. From my gaze, you could tell my answer to this "Okay!"
• I took my eyes off him, controlling myself not to be a victim of love at first SIGHT just like how I loved Ethan.
• "The first step I will take in this challenge is keeping my identity Secret. You won't reveal it to them, nobody will..."
• "I will go with you to the Bidding, everything is up to you now, Ivy. It now depends on how you want to confront them" Ethan cut me off, a polish of empathy waving on his face.
• I wouldn't be surprised if Ethan is doing all of these for me because he has always been like this right from childhood.
• I grabbed my phone and headed straight out of the room. "I am ready if you're ready!" I added while walking out of the room.
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• As we pulled up to the venue, the sound of cameras clicking and the murmur of conversation on the red carpet created a deafening din. I could feel the vibrations of the music pulsating through the car.
• "Are you ready, Ivy?" Ethan inquired, touching my fists softly. I gazed at him, a furrow of determination pulling up in my face.
• "More than ever!" I responded, turning my look to the people standing on the red carpet.
• "Open the door, Driver!" Ethan directed to the driver who was sitting at the front while we sat at the back. As the driver opened the car door for Ethan, he walked to the other side and opened the door.
• Immediately I walked down from the car, all eyes were set on me. The cameras were switched on, all pointing to Ivy Moore. The chatter increased more, everywhere echoing in a smooth voice.
• "She's the one, Ivy Steel...."
• "I heard that Lysander divorced her, she still has the audacity to attend her Ex-husband's event" I could hear the side talks coming from the guests.
• I simply ignored them, they can say the hell out of me if they want. I don't give a damn!
• "Ivy..." Ethan stretched his left hand towards me "Let's go in!" He added, his voice sounding so affectionate. I couldn't Guess less, Ethan assured me of his protection and he's doing what he promised.
• As I brought forth my hand, Ethan grabbed them and gently tucked them into the crook of his arm, just like a refined gentleman escorting his lady, his prostrated arm forming a warm and intimate circle around mine. We proceeded through the red carpet aisle, walking in as if we were a couple.
• As we entered the reception, the hum of conversation and clinking glasses enveloped us. I scanned the room, my eyes locking onto a familiar figure - Cameil. She stood beside a bar, a glass of wine in hand, her eyes fixed on me with a mixture of anger and curiosity.
• "Long time no see, Ivy!" Cameil said, her voice rising in tone, as she walked closer to me.
• "It hasn't even been up to a week since Lysander divorced you but you already found yourself a man, what a cheap Product!"