A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 5

"Thank you, Mr. Stone, Ivy smiled, though Silas could detect a subtle hint of fear in her tone.

Despite the fact that she had walked in wearing that hideous attire, he could still see the curves of her body beneath the fabric. Her breasts, though partially concealed, were impossible to ignore, and they stirred something primal in him.

God, she was a fine woman, and he found himself smirking,

"What happens next?" she asked, adjusting imaginary creases on her gown,

"Let's celebrate first," Silas replied, walking to his desk. He dialed Mrs. Harris, his secretary's number. When she picked, he said. "Bringa bottle of champagne and two glasses, please. Then he turned to Ivy, his wife.

Her green eyes, once full of determination, now flashed with uncertainty. "It's just six months, right?"

He chuckled at her tone. "Yes, six months, and we're done,” he replied, gesturing ng to one of the chairs opposite him. She chose the couch instead

"How do you intend to help my photography business in six months?" she asked. "I'm a very wealthy man, dear Ivy. Six months is more than enough time," he said, his voice filled with pride.

He thought of Thomas, and became eager to share the news with him and Wade.

Mrs. Harris entered with the champagne, setting it on the table. She gave Ivy a nod before quietly leaving. Silas opened the bottle, pouring each of them a glass. "To us.

She smiled and clinked her glass against his, "You should have a mini-fridge in here."

Her suggestion caught him off guard. "What?"

"You know, a mini-fridge,” she repeated. "So you could keep drinks here for convenience

"I'm not an alcoholic."

Her cheeks turned bright pink. "I wasn't saying you were. It's just practical you know what? Forget it." Her mouth tightened into a small line.

Silas fought the urge to laugh out loud at the face she made. From her expression, he knew she was going to be a handful. "I see your point. I'll consider it."

She seemed genuinely surprised. "Oh, alright." She sipped her drink, then stood.

"I should go home now. Let me know when you need

need you?" He raised

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she replied, her

putting down his glass. He couldn't deny his attraction to her, and the confusion on her

know, but only on paper," she said, trying to mask her uncertainty. "This isn't a serious marriage. You need me for publicity. Just let me know when I need to play the

he said, folding his arms.

cheeks turned pink. "But you

a marriage of convenience

like my wife for six months, including living with

need to include it, but he liked the idea of her moving into his house. The mere thought of having her close-of possibly sharing a bed again-was pure temptation, and it sent a surge of

that," she said firmly. "I don't

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Chapter 5

frown deepened. "But

She crossed

his chair, "you'll owe

spiked with disbelief,

in the contract, but he found it

anger. And when she said she had divorced

not after the explosive, passion-filled night they'd shared yesterday. He would call Wade to draft another

sorry. That's the deal," he

terms," she insisted, stepping closer to him. If he didn't know her a little, he

Like what?"

want to stay where I am," she replied, though he

in her voice. "You can call

so much when they could be doing other things."And the

her face again. "Reporters?

What will you do when they swarm around your place? How long

managed to stay out of the media until I

out. It was true, and she knew it. "When the news breaks, trust me, you won't be able

silent. When she spoke, her voice was calmer.

a few conditions."

a stubborn

do stay