As for who was being favored, it was obvious at a glance.
In an instant, Aaron Linden’s face turned grim; that Ivy Kensington had managed to sway the public opinion with just a few words!
Theodore Ford also understood the implication, and his displeased gaze turned to Aaron, "Do you have a problem with Ivy?"
Aaron pressed her lips tightly together; no matter how she responded now, the reputation of favoritism was bound to stick to her.
Nina Shaw clenched her fists in anger as well.
This Ivy Kensington was becoming more formidable by the day!
"Go, order the latest gown at once."
Theodore Ford was somewhat disappointed with Aaron, but he said nothing more in public and gave this instruction to his assistant.
Suddenly, a low male voice resonated; Ethan Ford had arrived.
He strode in, followed by several people pushing a mysterious cart covered with a cloth.
Ethan commanded, and in the next second, the cloth was lifted, revealing a mannequin to everyone.
But it was the dress on the mannequin that truly caught everyone’s attention!
It was the latest annual design by Z—Phoenix Rising!
Phoenix Rising had only been shown in sketches, with no physical version, yet here it was today.
Ethan fondly looked at Ivy Kensington, "It’s for you, go put it on."
Twenty minutes later, Ivy appeared before everyone, wearing Phoenix Rising—
The back of the dress spread like the wings of a phoenix, with the high slit revealing her beautiful back; the warm golden skirt unfolded like feathers, leaving everyone with their mouths agape in awe!
It was stunning, and Ivy elevated the elegance of Phoenix Rising!
Nina Shaw watched from the sidelines; seeing Ivy in this breathtaking attire made her grind her teeth in hate.
She was so angry; she had thought Ivy would just wear some high-end gown, but she had ended up in Phoenix Rising, something Nina hadn’t even dared to dream of!
Nina’s eyes turned red with jealousy.
Aaron’s face was no better; Ivy’s actions today had unintentionally slapped her, leaving her fearing a reputation of bitterness from now on.
Sebastian Blackwood also arrived at the celebration scene; almost instantly, his eyes found that dazzling figure among the crowd.
Ivy didn’t notice Sebastian’s arrival; she was holding Theodore Ford’s arm in one hand and Ethan Ford’s in the other, smiling graciously under the envious gaze of the crowd.
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Theodore Ford hadn’t been well for the past years; he usually went to bed early, but tonight, for Ivy’s celebration, he had stayed up, and now he was struggling to keep his eyes open.
"Ivy, if you don’t want to stay here, let Ethan take you."
Theodore said, wearily heading upstairs, his once tall figure now seeming a bit hunched.
Ivy looked on with a thoughtful expression, harboring a suspicion in her heart.
But for now, she said nothing.
"Let’s go, I’ll take you back."
Ivy snapped out of her thoughts, nodded, and walked off with him.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Nina Shaw embraced Sebastian Blackwood, as the incense in the room slowly burned, she shed her clothing to reveal the black lace lingerie beneath.
"Brother Sebastian, it’s been four years, just take me."
Nina tiptoed, pressing a kiss onto the man’s thin lips without hesitation...