Buying My Forever Wife novel Chapter 362

Mrs. Rhodes took her hand and introduced her to Eleanor Foster sitting nearby.

"This is Ivy, the girl who grew up alongside my daughter. Isn't she sweet? Since she's like a sister to Seraphina, she's practically my own daughter now."

Ivy looked at Eleanor, entirely unsure of how to react.

After all, she and Eleanor had a secret deal.

So should she pretend she didn't know her?

Ivy felt torn.

Eleanor had noticed her presence long ago. She had casually asked Mrs. Rhodes how the girl was connected to them, which prompted Mrs. Rhodes to call Ivy over for an introduction.

Remembering that the Rhodes family had three strapping, unmarried sons.

And seeing how stunningly beautiful Ivy was, Eleanor suspected they might have their sights set on her.

That absolutely would not do.

Ivy was the one she had a multi-million dollar arrangement with.

Eleanor feigned ignorance and smiled warmly.

"She is indeed a lovely girl. I think I've seen you at my son's hospital before. Do you work there?"

Ivy nodded. "Yes, I work at Foster Medical Center."

"Perfect. Why don't you leave with us later? I'd like to ask you a few things about how things are running at my son's hospital."

Ivy nodded in agreement. "Alright."

Mrs. Rhodes wasn't pleased. "Eleanor, what are you doing? Ivy is our guest tonight. She can't just leave with you."

"She's also my son's employee. Why shouldn't she?"

Eleanor deliberately acted a bit frail, waving Ivy over. "Come here, dear. It's too crowded in here. Help me out to the garden for some fresh air."

"Yes, ma'am."

Ivy obediently stepped forward, supporting the older woman as they navigated through the crowd toward the back garden.

Mrs. Rhodes sighed in exasperation, feeling helpless.

She was determined to search every corner and get his name tonight, no matter what.

"Mom, I'm going to look for him. I'll leave you to it."

With that, Hazel hurried off, scouring the massive estate.

Mrs. Rhodes had no idea who her daughter was searching for. Assuming it wasn't a big deal amidst the sea of guests, she let it go and returned to her hosting duties.

As Ivy guided Eleanor into the back garden, her mind drifted back to the impending doom awaiting her at home.

Alaric was definitely going to lose his temper with her again.

Just as her face settled into a worried frown, Eleanor's voice broke her train of thought.

"I truly didn't expect you to have such deep ties with the Rhodes family."

Ivy replied politely, "I didn't expect to see you here either, ma'am."

Eleanor eyed her critically. "How is that task I assigned you coming along?

Ivy, you took my money. You can't let your head get turned by all the eligible bachelors running around and forget what you're supposed to be doing for me."