A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

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."

Mason's name, Ivy stiffened. Silas seemed to notice; he placed a soothing hand

replied.

today."

asked, her concern evident. "We can't let

back slightly. The marriage is part of the plan. I'm hoping the announcement will divert

flickered with disdain at Ivy before she masked it. "A marriage

nonetheless," Silas

that Rosie reminded her of the things she used to have when she was married

her?" Rosie asked, her tone condescending as her eyes swept

Ivy gasped

warned, lus tone a low grunt. "Ivy is

it was replaced with

hit 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 "You

Chapter 7

"Rosic is

wife. My husband

her annoyance and nodded. "Thank

hope your fake marriage benefits

hope so too," Ivy murmured, her blush

an escape. "Can I use the bathroom,

and stood

leading

at Rosie, catching the sharp glare sent her

at a brown

pushing the big

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

you like it. I'll have the maid get you

you," she said, her voice soft with

won't regret

his arms sliding possessively around her waist. "I promise you,

touch,

from her

kiss for a moment before nudging him away.

he said, stepping back with

on her, their intensity sending warmth

have to go, Silas," Ivy swallowed, aware of her

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

room.