Chapter 143

Ivory returned to the event room, and was greeted by the sound of applause. The crowd, including Veronica Blythe, was gathered around the projector, looking at the screen where Ivory's information was displayed. Her face, along with her name and the title of Arnett were displayed, along with the rest. Whispers filled the room from all corners and the moment she thought of the attention she was going to be receiving, Ivory wanted to turn and walk back the way she came, but unfortunately, her actions didn't go unnoticed. "Miss. Remington," She didn't bother turning, recognizing the voice as Veronica Blythe. "Would you do us the honor of please coming on stage?" Ah, fuck her life. Sighing, Ivory plastered on a fake smile, and turned to face the older woman. "Of course, Madam Blythe." The crowd went wild when she climbed on, but what they were saying blurred into muffled sounds as Gadreel walked into the room and stood in the middle of the crowd. His stoic mask was back on, but Ivory could