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

you?"

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wife," she replied,

attraction to her, and the confusion on her face made him just want to reach out and kiss her. He moved closer, his gaze

serious marriage. You need me for publicity.

folding his arms. "You're required to act as my

cheeks turned pink. "But you didn't

what a marriage of convenience entails. You'll

my wife for six months, including living with me. His tone

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 heat through

said firmly. "I don't want to live

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Chapter 5

"But you've signed

She

back to his chair, "you'll

million? That's ridiculous. Her voice spiked with disbelief, and

but he found it entertaining to watch her

took all his strength to maintain his anger. And when she said

explosive, passion-filled night they'd

sorry. That's the

renegotiate the terms," she insisted, stepping closer to him. If he didn't know her a little, he might have been intimidated by her expression.

Like what?"

want to stay

hesitation in her voice. "You can call

when they could be doing other things."And the reporters?" he

face again. "Reporters? What about

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

was married to Mason, I managed to stay out of the media until I had to." Her voice wobbled, and he knew it was hard for her to say

It was true, and she knew it. "When the news breaks, trust

fell silent. When she spoke, her voice was calmer. "Fine, but I

a few conditions."

a stubborn woman.

I do stay