A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 8

"What the hell?" Ivy muttered under her breath, staring at the door that had just slammed shut

She couldn't believe Rosie just threatened her. For what? Why?

her.

She'd barely steady her nerves when the door opened again. Bracing herself for Rosie, she relaxed when she saw it wasn't h

"Hello, ma'am, I'm Monica" An elderly woman entered with a warm smile.

"Hi, Monica. I'm Ivy. Silas's..." she trailed and cleared her throat. "Nice to meet you."

"Yes, ma'am" Monica nodded. "I just came to introduce myself as your personal maid. If you need anything. I'm here for you."

Monica's smile was sweet-a sheer contrast to Rosie's, and it made Ivy feel comforted. "Thank you very much."

"The rest of the staff would come by to introduce themselves. Mr. Stone said to tell you he's waiting for you downstairs."

"Alright, I'll be there." Ivy smiled.

Monica nodded and left. Ivy inhaled deeply, counting to ten before making her way downstairs. To her dismay. Rosie was still there.

"How do you like your room?" Silas asked, seated exactly where he'd been earlier.

"I didn't think you'd find your way so easily."

"Oh, it was easy." Ivy replied, sitting down.

"I remember how many times Kim got lost in this house, Rosie said with a loud laugh, tossing her head back.

"Ah, yes," Silas chuckled, though his eyes shifted with something sharp.

Ivy knew what Rosie was trying to do. "I met Monica," she said, changing the subject. "She's such a sweet lady."

"Yes, she is," Silas agreed. "So, I wanted Rosie to help you with shopping-to help pick some beautiful dresses." His eyes flicked briefly to Ivy's gown, and she felt heat on her cheeks.

She didn't want Rosie tagging along. "I know-

"Im sure Ivy knows her way around," Rosie interrupted, her tone tinged with disdain. "She is a socialite-or at least used to be. She doesn't need my help.

Ivy ignored Rosie's dig. "I know my way around good stores."

Rosie scoffed and Ivy sent her a look.

you do," Silas said, reaching for Ivy's thigh. "But Rosie is very skilled in that department. She could help you navigate or even call some stores ahead." He

the time to follow your. Ivy around, but

she was

Rosie, Silas smiled, his hand

little distracted by Silas's touch, but she managed a smile. "Yes,

a black card. “Here, shop as much as

widened

Roste asked, her voice diminishing. "I mean, do you want to

said firmly, his eyes gleaming. "What's

running down her spine under hist gaze She turned to Rosie, not

a flash of discomfort crossing

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10:15 AM

Chapter 8

follow you, in case you need help,

"Who's Bud?" Ivy asked.

the one who found you," Silas

"Oh, Ivy whispered.

with Rosie still in the room. Did he really think

Rosie's disdainful expression, the look that screamed she thought Ivy was incapable of anything, but Ivy found herself saying. "You're so kind, Silas. But I don't need your bodyguard hovering around me. I don't want to give the impression that I'm not capable, or w se, a gold digger.especially in this horrible

forehead. "A gold

glanced at Rosie as she

cheeks flushed, and she

who dares call you

walked over to Silas and placed a small kiss on his lips. "I

be light-meaningless-yet it

conceal

cheeks. "I should be on

Silas said. "Later tonight, we'll be having a family dinner to properly

been silent, suddenly found her voice.

Ivy replied, her voice laced with subtle satisfaction. "Bye," she

Once outside, Ivy exhaled.

unlike her. Still, the memory of Rosie's embarrassed face made

Ivy wondered how she'd get to Lily & Styles. She pulled out

Tang

Her aunt was

Aunt May,"

how are you?" May asked, concern evident in her

"I'm good."

worried about you. So much has happened today, and

meant but wasn't