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

yours in the

would have thought that

her best friend-

was staring at her with so much hate, as

emotions threatening to overwhelm her. "Why

eyes softened

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

you

Cheryl smugged. "And to show you I don't hate you. I'll allow Winnie let you shop here. Buy whatever you want. I'll pay with my baby's

you

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Chapter 9

of you," Winnie beamed.

you, Winnie." Cheryl smiled,

phone rang, interrupting her. She groaned and excused

tak

the call. It

Was

Cole. -L

Cole, can I

this I'm hearing? Another marriage? You've barely healed from the last one," Cole's voice

fault that Mason broke their marriage vows with his dick. He ruined it, yet

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

and a half ago, but you almost ruined our

because I made a mistake doesn't mean I can't heal from it, and it doesn't give any of you the right to say terrible things about me! I

as she tucked her phone back in her bag. She turned toward Winnie and Cheryl, who were

spotted her and walked

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

afford it or will he cheat on

"That's why I changed my mind. I can't

made me jobless," Ivy shot back, anger

saw you there.

and forth with

but that would come out of the one million Mason was