The deep sigh from Ivy caught Luke's attention. He immediately looked at her, concerned.   "What's wrong?" Luke asked gently.   "It's nothing," Ivy shook her head, dismissing it. "I'm just lost in thought; you don't need to worry about it."   Knowing that Ivy didn't intend to share her thoughts and worries, Luke couldn't force her. So, he decided to pretend to trust what Ivy said, even though he felt deeply concerned for her.   "Why don't we join in the fun with everyone?" Luke suddenly suggested, aiming to lift Ivy's spirits and help her blend into the atmosphere. He suspected that she might dislike such fancy parties that are difficult to approach like this one. "How about dancing? It can help clear your mind of all worries."   She smiled brightly, timidly nodding her head and slipping her arm into Luke's waiting one, just as the band started playing the familiar party tunes.

Returning to the crux of the situation, no one seemed to care or show interest in the newcomer; all attention was focused on the main couple, Ivy and Luke.Under the pressure and urging of the crowd, both Ivy and Luke understood that remaining silent would only make things harder to control. As if in silent agreement, Ivy turned to offer him a sweet smile, and he nodded in agreement. Luke decided to let her answer, as it was the job of an acting and scriptwriting expert. Ivy exuded confidence in her expertise, so Luke chose to trust her."It was a fateful afternoon," Ivy began, her voice tinged with excitement, setting the stage for the story. "We first met at the Suna orphanage.""Suna?" Tegan exclaimed, a hint of surprise coloring her voice. She couldn't believe what she had just heard. How could there be such a coincidence? Suna was a forbidden name in the Evans family. No one was allowed to let outsiders know, and even family members were strictly forbidden to mention it.Suna bro

Ryan acknowledged that Mason was likely speaking from a place of concern and wisdom, but due to his own pride and stubbornness, and most of all, his own uncertainty, Ryan wasn't entirely convinced. Therefore, he simply offered an answer that aligned with his current thoughts and feelings. "Of course, that's true. I'm not crazy enough to like Ivy. Who do you think I am? I have my own sense of aesthetics and high standards," he replied half-heartedly. Instead of getting defensive, he just brushed off the issue. He truly didn't understand himself. How do you explain it? It's hard to say. In short, there was a lot of turmoil within him at this moment. However, amid the chaos, anger was clearly evident. Ryan's conclusion that Ivy is despicable for dating Luke while still casually sleeping with him. He perceives Ivy's behavior as hypocritical and disrespectful, as she is seemingly leading a double life by engaging romantically with Luke while maintaining a physical relationship with many o

Swallowing his rage, Ryan quickly deployed another tactic in hopes of regaining the upper hand and ultimately defeating Ivy. "Do you think I don't dare?" Instead of intimidating her, he dared to be bold, bolstering his bravery. "Let me tell you, Ryan here can say it can be done. Don't forget I warned you: I'll make you wish you were dead." Ivy laughed with a sense of exhilaration, goading him on. "I haven't forgotten; your words are etched deep in my memory. So go ahead, do as you please, and you'll get what you want. But let me remind you: If I'm hurt, you won't be unharmed either; I can assure you of that," Ivy added assertively, emphasizing the reciprocity of consequences. "Do you think I'm bluffing, just trying to scare you?" Ryan growled in warning. "And don't think you can do anything to me." "I don't underestimate you; I just think you lack wisdom," Ivy retorted, delivering a verbal blow that subtly implied his foolishness and uselessness. "You might not mind the notoriety

"Luke, what on earth were you doing?" Tegan scolded loudly, but Luke seemed indifferent. Tegan hurriedly ran up to the stage to assist the girl. "Are you okay?" Tegan asked with concern, and the girl shook her head, her face filled with sadness. She never expected Luke to act like that, especially in front of so many people. Luke's older brother also berated him. "Do you realize how foolish you've been? Take a look at your behavior!" Luke remained indifferent, not bothering to argue, acknowledging that it was his fault, so he would remain silent and listen to the heavy words. It seemed like everyone's attention was focused on the stage, except for Ryan and Ivy. While Ivy was lost in her imaginary world, Ryan concentrated his attention. After exhausting all possible words to express Luke's stubbornness, the Evans siblings sighed helplessly. As a moment of quiet settled, Luke remembered something more important and looked down, deciding to approach Ivy again. "Luke," Mariko hurri