The Billionaire's Regret

Chapter 18

Duke has known Simon Albert for a long time. When Simon saw Duke, he also saw Wyatt behind him, but Simon just raised his cup. “Yeah, what a coincidence, Duke,” he said and smiled. Duke’s forehead slightly frowned when he saw Ivy and Windy sitting beside Simon. Since there was a dice table in front of them, Duke pulled Wyatt, and they sat on the other side. “Let’s play a game together, dude. If you don’t mind,” he said. Simon didn’t answer, skimming his head, and glanced at Ivy, “My Queen, do you mind?” he asked. Ivy stood up and didn’t bother to answer it. “I’m gonna go downstairs to see the band,” she uttered and walked her way downstairs. Josh followed. “I’ll come and just need to take a smoke,” he said and raised the stick of his cigarette. Suddenly, Agatha stood up too. “I will also go with Ivy!” she asserted. Wyatt watched Ivy’s figure, and when it left his sight, he glanced back to Simon. “What is the relationship between you and Ivy?” Simon sneered. “Friends.” “Can someone like her become friends with Simon Albert? Dude, don’t be fooled by her—” “Duke!” Wyatt cut off the hum of Duke’s words. Simon’s eyes turn dark and cold as he gazes at Duke. “What kind of person is Ivy then? Tell, so that I am aware of it.” “I…” Duke was a little bit intimidated and was about to continue talking when they heard a roaring piece downstairs that suddenly sounded, igniting the most intense atmosphere of the whole night. Then the familiar melody could be heard, and they all knew that it was the “Aerosmith” … the music ignited the enthusiasm and passion of the people inside the bar, and everyone cheered, shook, and looked up at the band on the stage. “That’s Aerosmith band, right? How did they get here?” he asked, but no one dared to answer him. There should be three people in the “Aerosmith Band”, but only two are present, two are enough to make the crowd burst haywire.

Windy screamed and shouted loudly, not noticing that Agatha had brought Ivy backstage. “There are still three minutes before the song will end. The other member can’t make it because of his surgery. And I know you can play the violin, and you knew that music has no soul without the sound of the violin. So, you should go, okay?” Ivy arched her brow and pointed to herself. “Me?” “Of course, you. And you knew I hired them for you. Don’t you want to play?” Ivy sighed and nodded. “Okay, I’ll go.” She heaved a sigh before she entered. Everyone screamed loudly, and they danced to the rhythm. No one noticed; Ivy carried a violin in her left hand and the bow in his right. The light dimmed for a moment, leaving only a beam of light on the stage. Suddenly, the band changes the direction of the song. Several major tones came down, just enough to ultimately mobilize everyone’s emotions. And after a few seconds, the delicate sweetness of the violin is seamless. The drum suddenly disappears, and the violin is unexpectedly bold and rich, thick and deep… the lights glimmered, and everyone looked at the woman on the stage in shock, calm. Indifferently… she’s full of sassy, the violin in her hand is fascinating, and the tone is not sinister, but it is mainly in line with her own distinctive characteristics and style. Everyone is gradually immersed in a better state, the drum suddenly sounded, and the cooperation with the violin was tacit. The atmosphere was magnificent; the rigidity and softness were harmonious. Everyone screamed more and more and it turns to be deafening. They loved the sudden surprise and started to howl. “Woo—goddess!” “Goddess!” “You’re beautiful!” “Kyahhh!” And this… shock filled Wyatt’s eyes, who’s standing near the rails on the second floor. Ivy could play the violin. How come he didn’t know it—damn it. How could he know about it when he focuses on the

woman’s blood for the past three years? Wyatt’s heart never fails to thump fast, seeing her playing the violin. When the music stopped, Ivy smiled and bowed calmly, and stepped out off the stage. The crowd gave her a round of applause, and Ivy knew that she would not forget this moment. Then Ivy was surprised when the Aerosmith members followed her. “You did a great job, my lady. You should join us, and we’re willing to kick our bandmate that was in the hospital,” the man joked. Ivy let out a soft chuckle. “Next time,” she replied. “We really gave an outstanding performance this time. And I hope you can join us again. It’s been a while since we last saw you three years ago. Bitterness suddenly filled in her system. Indeed, he had missed too much of the excitement of her life in the past three years because of that unrequited love towards Wyatt. “And with you joining us, we will deliver—” The man didn’t finish his words when Agatha approached them. “You two, don’t think about convincing my friend. She’s busy with her new job,” Agatha asserted and smiled. Agatha pulled Ivy away from backstage as soon as they stepped out. Windy rushed towards Ivy and hugged her. “Ivy,” she let go, “you’re really our Queen!” she exclaimed, “you don’t know how excited, and happy everyone is. You played wonderfully,” she added. Ivy smiled and was grateful for her friends. Thinking that Wyatt and Duke had left, Ivy, Agatha, and Windy went back to the second floor. However, the two are still there, sitting across Simon and Josh—that punk vanished earlier, so he came back here? Windy thought when her eyes landed on Josh. Windy snorted disapprovingly and pulled Ivy to sit on the other side of Simon, “Simon, why don’t you play with them?” she asked. “Well… I’m thinking about it,” Simon replied. “I didn’t expect that Ivy could play the violin. Why haven’t I heard about it before?” Duke couldn’t help but ask; aside from Wyatt, he was really shocked tonight. Duke saw how Ivy was on the stage, and she was like a queen who controlled the whole scene! “Does she need to tell you about it? Like who the hell are you for her to give a damn?” Windy

asserted and grinned. Duke arched his brow and tried not to be intimidated. “Didn’t you say you wanted to play something? Let’s play dice together,” he said. “Who’s going to play with you? As if you knew how,” Windy snorted coldly and hugged Ivy’s arm. Wyatt, who had never made a sound, said in a deep tone, “Ivy, do you dare to play a game?” he asked. From the moment Ivy gets back, Wyatt’s gaze had never taken away from her, and she sat there shaking the wine glass in her hand, bowing her head as if he didn’t exist. Ivy didn’t even bother to shoot a gaze at him. Wyatt suppressed the shocking emotions that lingered inside him at the moment. His heart thumped incomparably. Ivy smirked as she looked up and met Wyatt’s gaze for the first time. “Are you sure you want me to play with you?” she asked. Although Ivy was a little bit surprised by Wyatt’s words, daring her to play, she was not afraid. She’s not bothered by his deep voice anymore. However, Windy objected. “Why play with him, Ivy? He’s a jerk!” Agatha shook her head and called Windy to the side. “Stopped with your foul mouth, Windy,” she said. Duke knew that it was just an easy-peasy to Wyatt when it came to playing dice. Wyatt already mastered playing it. So, he’s at ease that they will win. Agatha called the waiter on the other side to set the table. Before the game started, Ivy met Wyatt’s gaze. “What’s the bet?”All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.