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.

I'm sure you do," Silas said, reaching for Ivy's thigh. "But Rosie is very skilled in that department. She could help you navigate or even

forced a smile. "I don't have the time to follow

she was

Rosie, Silas smiled, his hand

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

pulled out a black card. “Here, shop as much

widened "Are

handle that?" Roste asked, her voice diminishing. "I mean, do you want

firmly, his eyes gleaming. "What's

card. "Thank you," she said softly, a shiver running down her spine under hist

composure weaved, a flash of discomfort crossing her face.

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10:15 AM

Chapter 8

will follow you, in case

"Who's Bud?" Ivy asked.

the one who found

"Oh, Ivy whispered.

still in the room. Did he really think she couldn't handle shopping on her own?

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

gold

glanced at Rosie as she

flushed, and she quickly

anyone who dares call you that," Silas said

to Rosie, but Ivy walked over to Silas and placed a small kiss on his lips. "I

supposed to be light-meaningless-yet it sent shock waves through

conceal his

cheeks. "I should be on my way now," she

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

had been silent, suddenly found

I will," Ivy replied, her voice laced with subtle satisfaction. "Bye," she said, walking out

Once outside, Ivy exhaled.

that? That was so unlike her. Still, the memory

bag, Ivy wondered how she'd get to Lily & Styles. She pulled out her phone to order an Uber,

Tang

Her aunt was

May," Ivy said,

May asked,

"I'm good."

you. So much has happened today, and I'm afraid you might have

her aunt meant but wasn't going to admit she'd made