CHAPTER 40: CHAPTER 40: REFUSING MASTER BLACKWOOD FEELS SO GOOD

Ivy Kensington stood nearby, watching coldly as the two of them fought like dogs.

When she smelled the sachet, she realized something was amiss. The scent of the herbs should’ve been mild, but the sachet had a sharp and unpleasant odor. She understood immediately.

Later, she used the situation to her advantage, swapping the panels before the tournament began.

The reason she helped Celia Spence was merely to demonstrate her own skills and prevent herself from being implicated when the matter was investigated.

Celia Spence was thoroughly embarrassed, entirely unable to face the competition, and hurriedly retreated from the stage.

Dahlia Kensington’s reputation wasn’t much better; she stormed off-camera with a dark expression.

It was all Celia Spence’s fault, that idiot, causing her to lose face as well!

Without suspense, Ivy Kensington won the championship, earning everyone’s admiration.

Soon, Blackwood Group’s people approached her: "Miss Kensington, congratulations on winning the championship. We now invite you to collaborate as an endorser for Blackwood Group’s herbal products. Do you have time?"

Recalling how Sebastian Blackwood had revoked her qualification to compete earlier, she refused, saying, "No, I’ll just take the hundred thousand yuan prize money."

The Blackwood Group’s employees were completely caught off guard by her rejection; they were dumbfounded.

Everyone else was eager to squeeze their way into Blackwood Group, yet this young woman refused?!

When the news reached Sebastian Blackwood, the man remained indifferent: "She’s not the only candidate for endorsement."

In other words, they could find someone else.

"However..." Owen Rhodes hesitated for a second before answering, "Right now, Miss Kensington is very popular online. If she were to endorse, the revenue this quarter might double."

The internet offered opportunities for overnight fame, and Ivy Kensington was now enjoying such fame, bringing unimaginable traffic advantages. Collaborating with her would yield unprecedented benefits for Blackwood Group.

As someone at the top of the capital chain, Sebastian Blackwood naturally understood Owen’s words, his deep eyes darkened as he muttered, "Noted."

In the evening.

With an extra hundred thousand yuan in her account, Ivy Kensington couldn’t be happier.

Ronnie’s mouth injury had healed significantly, and the last few days had troubled Old Madam Blackwood a lot. Ivy decided to take Ronnie home after some thought.

Old Madam Blackwood was quite displeased: "Ronnie is part of the Blackwood family now, and as Ronnie’s mother, you might as well live here. What’s wrong with that?"

Ivy Kensington felt awkward: "Madam, if you miss Ronnie, I can bring her back anytime. We’ve troubled you too much here."

Seeing Ivy was resolved to leave, Old Madam Blackwood snorted coldly, "Do as you please."

"Great-grandma, Ronnie will come to play with you tomorrow."

Ronnie knew Old Madam Blackwood was reluctant to let her go, so she toddled over to give the old lady a kiss, promising with her little hand.

Old Madam Blackwood finally smiled a little: "You best not be fibbing to great-grandma."

"Of course," Ronnie nodded her little head, hooking her small hand around Old Madam Blackwood’s finger: "Ronnie is a good girl, never lies."

Afterward, Ivy Kensington left the old residence with Ronnie in her arms.

As she watched Ivy depart, a glimmer appeared in Old Madam Blackwood’s cloudy eyes. She said to the long-time servant beside her, "Do you think this girl looks like someone from the Ford family?"

The old servant replied cautiously, "A bit."

But everyone knew all offspring of the Ford Family had perished over twenty years ago. How could Ivy Kensington be connected to the Ford Family?

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Ivy Kensington, carrying Ronnie, didn’t hurry back home but went to a high-end restaurant.