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."

Silas seemed to notice; he

I've heard," Silas replied. "We spoke earlier

today."

it?" Rosie asked, her concern evident. "We can't

of the plan. I'm hoping the

flickered with disdain at Ivy before she

nonetheless," Silas

things she used 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

asked, her tone condescending as her eyes swept over Ivy's attire. "The media

Ivy gasped

tone, Rosie," Silas warned, lus tone a low grunt. "Ivy is a reputable woman. She is the daughter of Patrick

was replaced with a

Roste think she was! But, she smiled. "Thank you," then she turned to Silas "You didn't introduce us

Chapter 7

"Rosic is

Stone. Rosie cut Silas off. Thomas's wife. My husband is Silas's elder brother, her smile widened

annoyance and

hope your fake marriage benefits

too," Ivy murmured, her blush deepening. She turned

I use the bathroom,

smiled and stood up. "We'll be right

into a corridor leading

at Rosie, catching the sharp glare sent her way. She

stopped at a brown oak

room," Silas announced, pushing the big door

A gasp escaped her

“Glad you like it. I'll have the maid

said, her voice soft

regret our six-month

sliding possessively around her

by his touch,

from her

a moment before nudging him

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

their intensity sending warmth in between

Ivy swallowed, aware of her

soon introduce herself. I'll see you later. Make yourself at home," he nodded and with one final,

room.

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