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 placed a

replied. "We spoke

today."

asked, her concern evident. "We can't

of the plan. I'm hoping the announcement

Ivy

nonetheless,"

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

Rosie asked, her tone condescending as her eyes swept

Ivy gasped

Silas warned, lus tone a low grunt. "Ivy is a reputable woman. She is

before it was replaced

think she was! But, she

Chapter 7

"Rosic is

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

annoyance

marriage benefits my husband's

hope so too," Ivy murmured, her blush deepening. She turned to Silas,

escape. "Can I

and stood up. "We'll be

corridor leading to stairs. They climbed

catching the sharp glare sent her

at a brown

room," Silas announced, pushing the big

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

like it. I'll have the maid get

said, her voice soft with

won't regret our

around her waist. "I

by his touch, Ivy

hair from her face,

the kiss for a moment before nudging

with a wry smile. "It's just..

lingered on her, their

Ivy swallowed, aware

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

room.

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