A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

shock. “Marriage again? Were you married before?" Ivy asked, her voice laced with sh

It wasn't that she cared much about Silas's previous relationships-she was a divorcée herself-but the fact that he hadn't mentioned it

stung.

What else had he forgotten to mention?

an engagement, and it

"Oh, don't mind Rosie," Silas said, waving his hand as the o other hand tightened around her waist. "It was only an ended six months ago

two were married. I miss her.

was as if you two

Rosie's eyes glinted mischievously. "Everyone knew how much you adored Kim. It was as if

"Well, she's not here anymore," Silas said as he e led Ivy into his living room, dismissing Rosie's comment.

The living room was enormous and impeccably decorated, but Ivy was too focused on the conversation to admire the room.

Rosie followed them, her heels clicking against the tiled floor. She carried herself with a grace Ivy was slightly jealous of bronzed shoulders, lean frame, and a poise that seemed effortless.

"Do you

you think she'll be back soon?" Rosie pressed, "You two always come back together after breakups."

Ivy's stomach twisted. Rosie's audacity to talk openly about another woman in front of her was baffling.

And why wasn't Silas defending her?

"This time is different." Silas said firmly, a trace of annoyance in his voice. "It's been a long time, and I'm married now."

Rosie seemed to catch the tone too. She turned to Ivy, her mouth curved into a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. She extended a hand with long, red- painted nails. "Nice to meet you"

Heat rose to Ivy's cheeks as she shook Rosie's hand. "Nice to meet you too."

"What brings you here, Rosie?" Silas asked as he took a seat on the couch, pulling Ivy down beside him.

"I came to talk to you about Thomas," Rosie said, perching elegantly across from them. She crossed her legs, revealing her red bottom heels. "You heard about the whole news right? Mason Hunter is framing him."

Ivy stiffened. Silas seemed to notice; he

replied.

today."

doing about it?" Rosie asked, her concern evident. "We can't let them tarnish our

part of the plan.

with disdain at Ivy before she masked

nonetheless," Silas

to have when she was married to Mason-the clothes, the shoes, the jewelry-or maybe it was simply the oddness of the contract marriage itself

condescending as her eyes swept over Ivy's attire. "The media will

Ivy gasped

tone a low grunt. "Ivy

was replaced with a smile.

her lip, annoyance brewing in her chest. Who the hell did Roste think she was! But, she smiled. "Thank you," then she turned to Silas

Chapter 7

"Rosic is

cut Silas off. Thomas's wife. My husband is Silas's elder brother, her smile widened "Welcome to the

her annoyance and nodded. "Thank

marriage benefits my

Ivy murmured, her blush deepening.

"Can I use the

Silas smiled and stood

corridor leading to stairs. They

glare sent her way. She fo

right, and stopped at a brown

Silas announced, pushing the big

gasp escaped her lip. "It's.... it's

chuckled. “Glad you like it. I'll have the maid get you new dresses to fill

you," she said, her voice soft

you won't regret our

possessively around her waist. "I promise

touch,

of hair from her face, and without

for a moment before nudging him

said, stepping back with a wry smile. "It's just.. you're

eyes lingered on her, their intensity sending warmth

have to go, Silas," Ivy swallowed, aware

Make yourself at home," he nodded and with one final, lustful look,

room.

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