A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 6

The day had turned out far differently than Ivy had expected. Better or worse? She couldn't say

In hours, she'd been disowned, fired, and married—and now, she was kissing her new, impossibly attractive husband.

His mouth claimed hers with a desperation that stole her breath, like he needed her lips to survive. She should have seen it coming. From the way he'd been staring at her, it was obvious he intended to kiss her. Yet, she hadn't prepared for it-and yet, she was responding.

Silas grabbed her behind, pulling her closer until she could feel his hardness against her stomach. She parted her lips instinctively. welcoming him like a long- lost stranger returning home.

As his hands roamed lower, a guttural sound escaped her, igniting a heat that burned in between her legs.

When he did pull away, his hazel eyes glinted with mischief as Ivy stood there- flushed and breathless.

She looked away, brushing her hair from her face, but she caught the corners of his lips tugging into a smirk.

"I said nothing intimate between us," she said, trying to regain control even as her breathing and voice betrayed her.

"That was just a kiss, dear Ivy, to seal the deal. Was that intimate for you?" He teased, his hazel eyes daring her to answer.

She knew what he was doing and she wasn't going to fall for it. "I'm leaving," she said, turning to the door before he could stop her.

But Silas was quicker. "We're going together," he said, his tone leaving no room for argument

Ivy sighed. "Fine"

Silas chuckled, leading her out the door and into the elevator. His staff greeted him with deference, and Ivy couldn't help but notice how everyone respected him.

The hefty man who had brought her there earlier escorted them to the garage, where a sleek, luxurious car was waiting.

As Ivy entered, a lump suddenly formed in her throat, and her chest tightened.

What had she done?

-She had accepted a marriage deal, and now doubt gnawed at her. She was married again, barely three months after divorce. Even

though she had more control in this union-fear still creeped in.

Worse, she hadn't even read the contract properly. Too late now, unless she could suddenly provide ten million dollars. Now, Silas wanted to see the small place she managed with her aunt.

Her cheeks burned with shame as she stammered out the address.

The ride passed in mostly silence, with Silas occasionally touching her thighs and engaging in small talk that she only responded to with

murmurs.

by buildings she had seen a million times. By the time they reached her aunt's house, terror had risen in her chest,

she announced

forehead wrinkled. "Just open

led him

room. She sprang to her feet, relief flooding her expression."Oh

normally be at

"I'm so sorry, my sweet girl. You'll get through

talking about?" Ivy's voice rose

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Chapter 6

were fired. Cheryl called me-she was worried about

was," Ivy scoffed, anger simmered in her

you were fired," Silas said,

noticed Silas for the first time. "Mr. Stone?" Ivy's anger faded.

forward. "Mr. Stone,

you, Aunt May." Then he nudged Ivy from behind.

is Silas Stone. My... husband." Ivy said, more

but it's not a

a little offended. "Anything else you'd like to

Ivy a kind smile. "Well, you're a grown woman. You know what's best for

aunt's embrace, relief washing

her

with Silas," Ivy stuttered, her cheeks

wait

see, Silas replied,

before

presence, his muscular frame filled half the

predicted, the

gnawed at her. She had nothing of importance, the space was nearly empty-a stark reminder

her discomfort. "Just leave them. I'll

again, and she obeyed. She packed her box of photography equipment, clutching it tightly as she stepped out of the room,

room had served her for three months-right after she had left Mason and her father

Ivy walked over and kissed

May

prison," Silas interjected,

his lips. "She's free to visit you whenever she