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 soothing

heard," Silas replied. "We spoke

today."

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

is part of the

Rosie's eyes flickered with disdain at Ivy before she masked it. "A marriage

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 itself

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

Ivy gasped

low grunt. "Ivy is a reputable woman. She is the daughter of

flashed with surprise before it was replaced with a smile.

Roste think she was! But, she smiled. "Thank you," then she turned to Silas "You

Chapter 7

"Rosic is

off. Thomas's wife. My husband is Silas's elder brother, her smile widened "Welcome to

swallowed her annoyance and nodded. "Thank

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

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

I use the bathroom,

stood

corridor leading to stairs. They climbed

Rosie, catching the sharp glare sent her way. She fo second

and stopped at a brown

announced, pushing the

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

have the maid get you

her

won't regret

sliding possessively around her waist.

by his touch, Ivy

her face, and

the kiss for a moment before

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

hazel eyes lingered on her, their intensity sending warmth

have to go, Silas," Ivy swallowed, aware

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

room.

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