Ivy returned to the Oshia’s house the next day which surprised Kyle and Mr. Oshia of her brazen behavior while she greeted them over their breakfast.

“Ms. Ophal… What brings you here?” Mr. Oshia asked out of formality as Kyle squinted his eyes at her, doubting if she was about to act.

“I thought I was engaged to Kyle? I was saved by my family and it’s only right to be back to my fiance’s house since the engagement is coming up?” Ivy replied in an innocent voice which left Kyle confused if she was acting or not.

“Are your family in support of this?” Mr. Oshia asked to be certain. Ivy’s gaze turned to look at Kyle who was studying her intensely.

“That would depend on how my fiance’ would treat my family during the engagement…” Ivy threw the question back at Kyle as a challenge.

With that, Mr. Oshia laughed heartily. “That you don’t have to worry about my dear. I’m sure Charles would have a grand celebration.” Mr. Oshia concluded as Ivy smiled delightedly but meaningfully while staring back at Kyle.

“Come, join us for breakfast, my dearest soon-to-be daughter-in-law.” Mr. Oshia welcomed as Ivy gladly took her seat opposite Kyle.

“My pleasure.” She replied politely to Mr. Oshia before winking at Kyle.

At this rate, Kyle was getting on his nerves that he stormed off to his room, pacing up and down. Moments later, Ivy walked in and continued with her act of delivering breakfast to his room.

“Dad said you didn’t eat much. So, here. Have some. You’re eating too little to look good for our engagement isn’t it, honey?” She teased while setting the table for him as he stopped her and grabbed her right arm which was holding a pair of chopsticks.

“What exactly are you doing? You were saved by your family but you’re here? That bomb…” It was Ivy’s first time hearing his voice cracked genuinely as though he was concerned about her life and death for once.

At least he still had some humanity… Ivy told himself before grinning.

“Am I not fine now, standing in front of you honey? Like I said, I am your fiancee. My family send me home. Here.” Ivy used the pair of chopsticks to lightly hit on his head.

“Now, sit and don’t think too much. Have more breakfast and looks good for our engagement in a few days. I have plenty of decisions to make from the decorations, and the dresses to the meals and gifts. But don’t you worry, I will get them all set up just in time.” She said before heading into the study room and doing exactly what she told him except she was also visually shopping for her future engagement and wedding with Jeremy.

That was how she could put on her act all the time and use it as an excuse to not be close with Kyle in case he wanted to take advantage of her. She even spent most of her time in Cassandra’s boutique to get her dress fit well.

Jin was pacing in the basement every time she came over, worrying they might be found in case something went wrong. On the eve of the engagement, Cassandra sneaked up on him and hugged him from behind. He did not flinch as he had grown accustomed to her gentle ways.

“Stop worrying… You need to sleep to look good for her engagement tomorrow.” Cassandra coaxed as he turned her around to have a good look at her.

“How are you not disturbed by all these events even once? You’re so… calm…” Jin studied her face which was turning into a smile.

“Because I knew from the start, I was right to give you a chance to pursue me. Look at where we are darling… You’re close to getting revenge for me and all those innocent ladies. You’re doing something very big for anyone of your age. You… are my pride and all I need.” She convinced him as he pulled her in for a tight embrace.

“What did I do to deserve you, sweetie?” He asked as she chuckled.

“Promise me, you will always believe in yourself and I will have plenty of stories to tell our little babies in future…” Her last line sent Jin surprised.

“Sweetie… You…” He was lost for words as she nodded encouragingly to him.

“I would like to give it a try. I know I had the trauma and all but we are already working out fine. Well, maybe you’re a little too young to officially marry me yet.” That sent them both into giggles as he stole a kiss from her.

“So, we can take the time to let my womb heal and while we nurture it, you could grow well to marry me by then…” Her words drove him to tears as he knew her trauma was tough to overcome even now but here she was willing to give it a try to conceive, which was a huge step in their chapter together.

“Is Ivy’s engagement so influencing?” He joked as he held her close in his embrace.

“Hmm… Yes… I can’t wait to see her in my dresses. And you in my suits specially designed for you alone...” He knew it was their future wedding attire as she pulled her in for a passionate kiss as they embraced each other blissfully hoping for a better second chance for everyone’s future.

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The next night, as Ivy got dressed in a daze by Cassandra, her mind went blank as she let Cassandra doll her up. She could not believe she was coming to the end of her turmoil. Her heart was aching at the fact that there was less time spent with Jeremy soon. At the thought of him, she could feel someone’s presence in the room as Cassandra left the room.

She turned around in her simplest yet purest look and saw his glimmering eyes and smile amid his reddening eyes which melted her heart. She stepped forward closer to him to steal a kiss but instead, he surprised her by slipping a ring into her middle finger sneakily.

She broke away from the kiss to glance at the engagement ring that kept returning to her. She smiled sadly knowing she had to return it again. “Keep it till tomorrow night. I will want it back.” She winked as he nodded.

“You’re stunning tonight.” He praised as her eyes twinkled. “I promise I will look better than this when it’s ours.” She held his hand as an assurance while he sincerely hoped that would happen for them.

“Walk me to the entrance?” She asked as he nodded and they stumbled with Nick midway.

He was memerised by her beauty for a moment with Phyllis by his side. “Thank you for coming but I don’t think you needed to.” Ivy tried to joke only for it to fall flat when Nick gently patted her head.

If only Jason could see you… Nick thought to himself, not daring to speak as he was afraid for his voice to crack but his face had shown he was very proud of her.

Phyllis pulled her in for a hug understanding she was struggling to stay strong. “Promise me to look after him no matter what,” Ivy whispered before breaking away from Phyllis as Phyllis smiled and nodded.

Ivy took a deep breath and hooked her arms back to Jeremy who led her to Jin who was waiting with Ryu by the entrance. They were stunned at the beauty radiating from her simple make-do.

“So, who is escorting?” Ivy winked at both boys.

“I am…” Ryu raised his hand only for Jin to smack it back down.

“We agreed it’s safer to be me,” Jin argued as Ryu still could not take his eyes off Ivy.

“Why do you have to be my sister? I even had a crush on you when you were in high school. Now I can’t walk you down the aisle… What bad luck is this?” Ryu whined while pouting sending Ivy chuckling happily when leaning blissfully onto Jeremy’s arm. Cassandra and James brought Peter who was in a wheelchair to the children and Peter heard Ryu.

“Shouldn’t I be escorting her?” Peter tried to join in the fun only for Ivy’s eyes to redden as she squatted next to him.

“I promise you will… but not now.” Ivy turned to look at Jeremy who was smiling at them. Peter was still hesitating to let Ivy be with Jeremy despite agreeing with Jeremy’s arrangements cause he knew the look on his daughter’s face that it was only a matter of time. Her look at that moment was identical to when she was with Jason except she had gone too deep-rooted to be able to turn back this time. Peter could only hope for the best.

“Be careful Ivy.” James reminded as Ivy nodded before standing next to Jin.

“On second thought, let me walk myself down. It’s fake anyway. Instead, pull your brother-in-law to watch from the side of the stage.” Ivy whispered to Jin who raised an eyebrow at her.

“I’m very sure. Go, twinny.” She urged as he went to do so while the rest watched her leave for the last mission of getting down Kyle and his syndicates.

Uncle James walked in with his guys while Jin and Cassandra stood by the entrance behind to monitor the surroundings with Peter. When Ivy saw Jeremy standing with Ryu by the side of the stage, it made her smile genuinely.

I must thank twinny for this. She reminded herself as she took a deep breath, waiting for the main door to open. Ray eventually stepped into the vicinity at the main door, joining Peter, Jin, and Cassandra, in time to watch her elegantly walk herself down that aisle.

Ivy took everyone’s breath away with her simple peach sleeveless dress, dandy earrings, and French bun hairdo as everyone applauded at her entrance. It was a different look from her usual lady boss cool self. It nearly made Kyle wobble off his feet in disbelief that Ivy was not acting.

Jeremy was tempted to pull her off stage as she kept her eyes fixated on him along the way and used gentle smiles to assure him that she was fine. He knew patience was a virtue from then on. After all, Ivy was meant to be his only if things turned out well eventually or if their destiny was meant to be.

After she ensured she had bewitched Kyle enough to her mesmerising look, she made her move and sent an eye signal to James to prepare as she prepared to toast.

“Everyone, apologies as the groom seemed very flustered…” Ivy said as she winked at Kyle who was still flabbergasted which sent the whole hall into laughter.

“Thank you for coming tonight… It’s an honor to have every one of you valuable bosses of the trade entity. May we toast to better days…” They all lifted their wine glasses and cheered with Ivy.

“Now, enough of the formalities. We are here tonight to celebrate our engagement. We shall play a game shall we?” Ivy smirked as Kyle was caught off guard by her surprise.

She sat him on a chair on stage as Ray’s guys came up with a head sack and she covered Kyle’s head halfway before he stopped her which made Ray fidgeted but Jeremy assured him to stay calm.

“What are you up to?” Kyle asked curiously and Ivy could hear his fear. She smiled gently.

“Relax my love… Just having a little fun on our engagement night. Trust me.” She winked before covering his head entirely and ensuring he could not see through. Even that scene sent Mr. Oshia nervous but he remained composed.

“Since all of us are involved in the trade entity, let’s conduct the game the way we always do. Now, to our honorable guests, after so many years of service my fiance had rendered to all of you, let’s have a night of appreciation of his work shall we?” The crowd applauded as they understood whenever she addressed them as a trading entity, it was to beautify their actual work in the underground businesses. Ivy eyed Ray and Jeremy who signaled to her that everyone was ready in position.

“Shall we start with my beloved uncle Charles… Come let us know, how great Kyle was to you?” Ivy started as Charles took the mic on his table and the crowd applauded.

“Thank you! Thank you! My nephew-in-law is a very humble man… he contributed so much to my boys and me that we really owe him a big time especially on the recent drug transportation to the Front Dragon family right? Thank you so much Kyle for the help. I’m sure you knew I needed it but secretly help us out from the Front Dragon family.” Everyone in the room began cheering and applauding at Charles’ bragging as it was the start of an encouragement for the rest of the crowd to continue.

“We are one big family! It’s a night of celebration so let’s celebrate our victory too!” He cheered before toasting as the crowd sent rounds of applause which made Ivy smirked at her plan’s success.