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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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
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