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."

name, Ivy stiffened. Silas seemed to notice; he placed

Silas replied. "We spoke

today."

asked, her concern

the plan. I'm hoping the

at Ivy before she masked it. "A marriage

nonetheless," Silas

mere fact that Rosie reminded her of the things she used to have when she was married to Mason-the clothes, the shoes,

to retine her?" Rosie asked, her tone condescending as her eyes swept over

Ivy gasped

Rosie," Silas warned, lus tone a low grunt. "Ivy

eyes flashed with surprise before it was replaced with

she was! But, she smiled. "Thank

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 Stone

swallowed her annoyance and nodded. "Thank

do hope your fake marriage benefits my husband's reputation.

murmured, her blush deepening. She

escape. "Can I

smiled and stood up. "We'll be right back,

into a corridor leading to stairs.

sharp glare sent her way. She fo

right, and stopped at a brown oak

room," Silas announced, pushing the

walked in. A gasp escaped her

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

her

you won't regret

sliding possessively around her waist. "I promise you, dear

touch, Ivy

brushed a strand of hair from her face, and without warning,

allowed the kiss for a moment before nudging him

said, stepping back with a wry smile.

their intensity

Silas," Ivy swallowed, aware

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

room.

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