Ivy Aretha admitted that her words had a provoking effect, as she was testing both Michael Gordon's ability to compete with Oliver Thompson and her own status in his heart.
Ivy felt like she was going crazy. She knew that they were not from the same world and had never thought of being with him, but for some reason, at this moment, she wanted to know just how much she meant to him.
When he found out she had a daughter, he was angry but eventually controlled himself. Whether he still cared or not, she was unsure!
So now, she wanted to test it, just to see!
Damian Harrison's eyes locked tightly on Michael Gordon's face, which had changed from panic to calm. His previous composure had disappeared completely: "Really? Then I have to try it out!"
With that, Damian tightened his grip on the dagger in his hand, and its blade drew a bloody mark on Ivy's neck: "I'm sorry, Miss Aretha!"