Chapter 786: Upgrade In Power
Chapter 786: Chapter 786: Upgrade In Power
"...I won’t even let you leave your room."Victor wasn’t any better. Looking at Ivy with a calm yet stern expression, he folded his arms across his chest and said, "Ivy, this time, you had better have a very good explanation. Otherwise, I will have no choice but to agree with Helena."
Hearing those words, Ivy let out a long sigh. She was truly in deep trouble this time. ’I’m finished...’
Her gaze immediately shifted toward the culprit who had landed her in this mess.
Silas stood nearby, wearing an innocent expression as though he had absolutely nothing to do with the situation. He even snorted softly and looked away, making him appear completely blameless.
Seeing his shameless behavior, Ivy could only grind her teeth inwardly. ’Just you wait... I’ll settle this score later.’
Turning back toward her family, she put on the most pitiful expression she could manage before rubbing her stomach dramatically.
"You all have been shouting at me for so long. Shouldn’t you at least give me something to eat first? I’m starving."
The moment Helena heard those words, every ounce of anger in her heart melted away. Worry immediately replaced her frustration.
"My poor child..."
Before Helena could continue fussing over Ivy, Ember quickly stepped forward. "Mom, why don’t you go prepare something for her? I’ll handle everything here."
Helena nodded without hesitation. "Alright."
All of them returned to the building.
She hurried toward the kitchen, the aroma of herbs and simmering broth soon filling the house. After Helena left, Ember crossed her arms before looking directly at Ivy.
"So... is there anything you would like to say?"
Ivy forced an awkward smile. "I... went on a little vacation. It was actually a very nice place. I was planning to..."
Before she could finish speaking, Ember smiled sweetly. "It just so happens that I found the letter you left behind for the government."
She tilted her head. "Would you like me to read it out loud for everyone?"
The color immediately drained from Ivy’s face. Her lips twitched. "How... how much do you know?"
Ember chuckled. "How much do you want us to know?"
Ivy rubbed her forehead helplessly before sighing. "How about this? I’ll explain everything later."
Her gloomy expression suddenly disappeared, replaced by an excited grin. "But before that, I have something really cool to show you."