Ivy kept that thought to herself out of politeness.

Marco immediately recognized Ivy's mood shift and smiled decently.

"Pierce requested that I deliver it to you. He stated that you would enjoy it, but I have my doubts."

Marco Seely tossed the bouquet of white chrysanthemums to the side of the table and extended his hand to shake with Liam Saver.

'How stupid of me to believe my son's assertion that Ivy prefers only white chrysanthemums?!' Marco considered.

Ivy sighed in relief. 'Oh... It was Pierce.'

Ivy missed the boy at the prospect of this, as she hadn't seen him in a while.

Ivy regained her composure and greeted the...