A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 9

"Welcome to our store! It's so lovely having you here," Winnie said, hugging Cheryl.

Of all the people Ivy could have met, it was Cheryl-the betrayer. Ivy froze, completely shocked by how Winnie had ignored her.

Cheryl walked up to the receptionist table, her hands on her bulging stomach. Thank you," she said, then turned to Ivy, her mouth contorting. "Ivy? What are you doing here?

Ivy bit her lip. "I came here to shop."

"There's a Goodwill just across the street. I'm sure they'll have something for you, dear," Winnie said, her tone humiliating.

Cheryl laughed loudly.

Ivy felt her face redden with embarrassment. "It's Ivy, Winnie," she said firmly, brushing a strand of hair from her face, making sure Winnie could see her- despite the hideous gown she wore.

"Oh, Ivy." Winnie said, placing a hand on her chest, feigning surprise. "Would you like security to help you out?"

Laughter filled the room, and Ivy's heart broke. Despite the sadness in her chest, she refused to cower. "It's funny how you've forgotten about me," she said, holding a wobbly smile. "Remember when you used to beg me to shop here so you wouldn't run out of customers! How time flies."

Winnie gasped but quickly recovered. "That was when you were Mrs. Hunter. Now... she rubbed her hand on Cheryl's shoulder. "There's someone else I cater to."

Ivy's eyes burned with anger, as she scanned Cheryl all over. "A betrayer you mean?"

"How dare you!" Cheryl yelled, raising her hand to hit Ivy, but Winnie stopped her.

"That won't be necessary, Mrs. Hunter, Winnie said coolly.

"I guess the truth hurts, doesn't it?" Ivy laughed bitterly,

Cheryl scoffed, adjusting her clothes, "How was the truth like when Aunt May found out you were fired?"

Ivy gasped.

"I bet she was sad to see her little girl lost," Cheryl smirked, eyes gleaming with malice. "I wonder what's next for you."

"That's none of your business, but I sure wouldn't be stealing another woman's man," Ivy snapped.

"You can only steal what belongs to someone," Cheryl said, folding her arms, her diamond ring glinting in the light. "Maso

never yours in the first

stung, making Ivy's heart twist. Who would have thought that

he had to pick her best friend- the same friend she had

so much hate, as though they hadn't

her. "Why do you hate

eyes softened

Cheryl scoffed, the anger returning to her gaze. "I don't hate you. And if you think me being with Mason means

lip, holding back tears. She couldn't break down-not here, not now, not with everyone watching "If you think you love Mason more than I did, then I can only wish you luck. Have a lovely

don't hate you. I'll allow Winnie let you shop here.

money, you

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Chapter 9

generous of you," Winnie beamed. "You're

you, Winnie." Cheryl

her. She groaned and excused herself

tak

call.

Was

Cole. -L

Cole, can I

this I'm hearing? Another marriage? You've barely healed from the

her fault that Mason broke their marriage vows with his

explanation," she said through gritted teeth. "It's my life, and I live it the way I

year and a half ago, but you almost ruined our family's reputation with that nonsense of a

with everyone!" Ivy snapped, her voice rising, causing people to stare. But she didn't care-she was too pissed to care. "Just because I made a mistake doesn't mean I can't heal

as beads of sweat assembled on her forehead. She wiped her forehead as she tucked her phone back in her bag. She turned toward Winnie and Cheryl, who were still

her and walked toward

said, "I've changed my mind. I don't want to buy those

account can't afford it or will he cheat on you if

frowned. "It's the attitude and the dress," she said. "That's why I changed my mind. I can't have people thinking I'm associated.

jobless," Ivy

"Imagine if your father saw you

and forth with Cheryl. "Well, thanks

come out of the one million Mason was kind enough to