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 placed a

I've heard," Silas replied. "We

today."

about it?" Rosie asked, her concern evident.

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

with disdain at Ivy

marriage nonetheless," Silas replied

fact that Rosie reminded her of the 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

do you intend to retine her?" 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 the

flashed with surprise before it was replaced with a

chest. Who the hell did Roste think she was! But, she smiled. "Thank you," then she turned to Silas "You didn't introduce

Chapter 7

"Rosic is

Thomas's wife. My husband is

her annoyance and nodded.

marriage benefits my husband's

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

escape. "Can I

sure," Silas smiled and stood

into a corridor leading to stairs. They climbed to

glare sent her way. She

stopped at a brown

room," Silas announced, pushing the big door

escaped her

you like it. I'll have the maid

her voice soft with

regret our

approached her, his arms sliding possessively around

touch, Ivy stammered.

strand of hair from her face,

allowed the kiss for a

back with a wry smile. "It's

her, their intensity

have to go, Silas," Ivy

at home," he nodded and with one final,

room.

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