Joey was also watching Ivy, waiting for her response.

If she was willing to leave with him, he would do whatever it took to get her out of there, even if it cost him everything.

Ivy remained silent, casting a fleeting glance at Richard before suddenly smiling. “Whatever father prefers is the best for me.”

Joey froze for a second, and before he could say anything else, Elena rushed over and dragged him away.

She kept sending Ivy frantic, ...