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."

name, Ivy stiffened. Silas seemed to notice; he placed a soothing hand on her

Silas replied. "We spoke

today."

her concern evident.

is part of the plan. I'm

with disdain at Ivy before she masked

marriage nonetheless," Silas

felt small sitting there. Maybe it was Rosie's cutting gaze or the mere 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

her tone condescending as her eyes swept over Ivy's attire. "The media will tear her

Ivy gasped

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

it was replaced

Roste think she was! But, she smiled.

Chapter 7

"Rosic is

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

her annoyance

fake marriage benefits my husband's

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

an escape. "Can I use the

sure," Silas smiled and stood up. "We'll

Silas into a corridor leading

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

and stopped at a

announced, pushing the big

A gasp escaped her

it. I'll have the maid

her voice

you won't regret our

around her waist.

touch, Ivy

hair from her face, and without warning, he kissed

the kiss for a moment before nudging him away.

with a wry

her, their intensity sending warmth in

"You have to go, Silas," Ivy swallowed, aware of her hoarse

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

room.

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