Upon hearing this, Ivy River burst out laughing, "Alright, if you're going to talk, say more. It'll cheer me up."
"It's the truth, Edwin Blake isn't cut out for this. Can't help it, not sure who'll benefit after this."
Alaric Taylor continued to praise.
Ivy River laughed for a while, then abruptly said, "Forget it, I won't attend the award ceremony tonight. I don't feel like showing my face, you know."
Alaric Taylor thought for a moment, "Alright, maybe you should have your assistant attend in your place, and you can check it out from behind. After all, it's your honor."
Ivy River waved her hand, nonchalantly saying, "No need, I don't care much for this little competition."
"Suit yourself." Alaric Taylor didn't press further.
Ivy River turned to Isabella Yeaton, "The first prize should have some prize money, how much was it again?"
