Ivy and Lilith arrived at the hotel in the morning. The engagement ceremony was being held at the luxurious mansion of the Alter family, as it was a joint event between two prominent families. Only important relatives and close friends were invited to the engagement ceremony.   "Miss Jones, Miss Smith, please come this way," a servant said, leading them to a corner.   Lilith surveyed the guests present and couldn't help but become curious, "So, how many guests are there from the groom's side and the bride's side tonight?"   "The groom's side has 50 guests, and the bride's side, including the two of you, has a total of 10 guests."   Ivy and Lilith exchanged a glance, both having a clear understanding of the situation.   Lilith gave the guests from the bride's side another look and sneered softly, "Among the university classmates present tonight, they are all either rich or powerful. We were invited because we have money, and you were invited because you are Kevin’s ex."   Tanya had been a devoted admirer of Kevin for many years, and her dream was finally coming true. She wouldn't miss the opportunity to humiliate Ivy.   Ivy asked the servant, "I haven't seen the bride's parents. Where are they?"   "Mr. Potts is in a meeting all day today, and he's still in a meeting right now. He'll be out later."   Both women nodded and said, "Oh."   "Ivy, why did you come?" Suddenly, there was an incredulous voice behind them. Ivy turned to find Kevin standing in front of her, his eyes filled with shock and gratitude.   "I'm sorry."   The three words were said loudly and bitterly, and the guests behind them couldn't help but eavesdrop. Just as Bob Alter emerged from the door, they pricked up their ears, and he frowned.   With dozens of pairs of eyes on her, Ivy furrowed her brow and immediately corrected, "Mr. Kevin Alter, the Ordinary Clinic missed the cooperation with the Alter Group due to inadequate project preparation, which made you worry. The one who should apologize is me."   "Iv..."   "Hello, Chairman Alter!" she greeted Bob Alter loudly, interrupting Kevin's agonizing call.   Seeing how tactful Ivy was, Bob's dark face improved somewhat. He turned to his assistant and asked, "Did he invite her?"  The assistant shook his head. "She and Miss Lilith from the Smith family are classmates of Miss Tanya."   Bob Alter frowned in disgust and muttered to himself, "Tell Tanya that when making friends, she should choose those who are useful to her. Someone like Lilith, who has some social status in City A can be reluctantly befriended. The rest of the riffraff should be avoided. Today is an engagement banquet, and I don't want to embarrass both families. I won't pursue this with her for now. But if something like this happens again next time, don't blame me for not showing her any mercy." "Okay!" “Furthermore, tell this girl," Bob Alter glared at Ivy with resentment, "that she'd better behave tonight. If she dares to cause trouble, I'll make sure she has a miserable time." "Yes!" The wait for the official start of the engagement ceremony was long. Lilith was engaged in conversations with familiar friends, while Ivy sat quietly in a corner, obediently following Bob Alter's orders. The chat group named "County Clinic" had been continuously sending messages from the moment Ivy arrived at the Alter family residence. She finally checked a few, which were voice messages from Dr. Ticko. He had been urging the young doctors and nurses to learn more while they were young, to be dedicated to their work, even during holidays, and to follow his example. "Ivy, I'm really sorry for dragging you here and making you go through this humiliation," Tanya greeted her softly, extending her arms for a gentle hug. Her eyebrows slightly furrowed, and she presented an expression of distress. Behind her, a group of her fawning friends followed her lead, their facial expressions matching Tanya's as they looked down on Ivy with disdain. "I just wanted you to see the world because you're just a doctor from a small clinic," Tanya explained in a soft voice. "Don't worry, I understand. I'm looking forward to your performance tonight," Ivy said, smiling as she hugged Tanya. "Performance?!" Tanya was puzzled, looking at her with a hint of suspicion. "What kind of performance are you talking about?" With a slight bow, Ivy replied, "I sincerely wish you and Mr. Kevin Alter a happy engagement." As her words ended, her phone rang. Seeing that it was Shawn calling, Ivy lost interest in her conversation with Tanya and walked to a quiet corner to answer the call, pressing the accept button."Dr. Jones, your package has arrived," Shawn's deep and hoarse voice sounded particularly pleasant. Hearing Shawn's voice, Ivy's spirits lifted. "Very punctual!" She checked her watch and noticed that Shawn had arrived right on time. She couldn't help but praise him. "I do my best, you can trust me," he replied with a hint of playful arrogance in his voice. "Do you want to come in and watch the show?" Ivy warmly invited him. "The invitation card says we can bring a friend." "No need. I'll wait outside for you and handle some business while I'm at it." "Sounds good." Ivy knew that Shawn wasn't fond of social gatherings, so she didn't press him any further. "Lilith will come out to meet you later." "Alright." After ending the call with Shawn, Ivy gave a meaningful look to Lilith, who understood and headed outside. Not long after, the host cleared his throat and loudly announced, "After rounds of toasts, I believe everyone is looking forward to tonight's main attraction. Please welcome the CEO of the Alter Group, Mr. Kevin Alter, and Dr. Tanya Potts!" As the host finished his announcement, champagne-colored lights gently illuminated the area, creating a warm golden hue that cast a soft glow over the guests. At the end of the long corridor, a couple slowly walked towards the audience. Ivy also looked up, watching Tanya, dressed in a simple gown, holding onto Kevin's arm. They strolled arm in arm on the red carpet bathed in champagne-colored lights. Kevin appeared stiff, allowing Tanya to act as she pleased, and his expression was even more unsightly than if he were crying. At this moment, Ivy couldn't help but recall the dinner three years ago. That day, she and Kevin celebrated Lilith's birthday at a warm-toned restaurant. The atmosphere was festive, and Lilith suddenly became excited. "Kevin, you've been together with Ivy for three years now. When are you planning to propose?" Ivy had always known that she and Kevin had a long way to go before they could get married, but unintentional remarks sometimes carried meaningful intentions. She subconsciously took it to heart.But what she never expected was that Kevin's response would leave her feeling utterly devastated. "Ivy, I'm sorry, I can't give you a marriage commitment right now. I need my father's approval to get married, and as soon as he accepts you, I'll propose to you." He said it with such certainty, such innocence, that Ivy tried to respond but found herself speechless. All she could manage was a bitter smile. Weak-willed Kevin was probably going to be manipulated like a puppet throughout his life, following the predetermined path set by Bob Alter. "Here, take this." Lilith, who had reappeared, suddenly handed her a candy. "It's from your partner. He said that if you eat this, no matter how much they try to make you drink tonight, you won't get drunk, and it won't harm your health either." With that, she gestured for Ivy to open her mouth. "He said you have to eat it yourself." Ivy smiled and obediently opened her mouth to swallow the candy. She cleared her throat. "Where is he?" She looked around, looking for the delivery from Shawn. ***