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 an

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be your wife," she

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

paper," she said, trying to mask her uncertainty. "This isn't a serious

you should read the contract you signed." he said, folding his arms. "You're required to act as my wife both

"But you

frowned slightly. "That's what a marriage of convenience

like my wife for six months, including living with me. His tone sent her eyes

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

said firmly. "I don't want

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Chapter 5

"But

it. She crossed her

his chair, "you'll owe me ten million dollars for

ridiculous. Her voice spiked with disbelief,

included that in the contract, but he

it took all his strength to maintain his anger. And when she said she had divorced Mason, it took even more not to reveal his

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

the deal," he

If he didn't know her a little, he might have been intimidated by her expression.

Like what?"

stay where I am," she replied,

in her voice. "You can call

arguing so much when they could be doing other things."And the reporters?" he asked, standing

face again. "Reporters? What about

do when they swarm around your place? How long until they figure

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

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

spoke, her voice was

a few conditions."

a stubborn woman. "What

I do stay