A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 10

Ivy whimpered as the hefty security guard dragged her into the street. She pursed her lips, refusing to let her emotions spill.

She couldn't believe it-Cheryl, of all people, had caused this humiliation. When had she changed? How had Ivy not noticed?

Cheryl's betrayal hurt, still Ivy couldn't process it.

Ivy sighed, making her way down the street. If Lily & Styles wouldn't have her, she'd spend the money elsewhere. After a short walk, she found Reginald's.

She had heard nice things about Reginald's but had never checked it out. Gathering her courage, she pushed the door open. She scanned the space, and found the blonde receptionist. But before Ivy could reach her, another woman intercepted her.

"Hello, I'm Lucy. How can I help you?" The woman smiled, but her eyes were anything but kind.

A blush crept up Ivy's face as she remembered Winnie's incident. "I have a black card," she said quickly, desperate to avoid further embarrassment.

Lucy folded her arms, a mocking smile played on her lips. "Oh, the fake card? You don't even have the owner's number."

Ivy's eyes widened. "How did you"

"Oh, darling." Lucy interrupted, her tone dripping with derision. "We share stories. I bet Winnie's already warned half the stores about you. Just go home. No one's falling for your act."

"What?" Ivy whispered, her face flushing with humiliation. At least Lucy kept her voice low enough to avoid drawing attention.

Lucy leaned in, wrapping an arm around Ivy's shoulder. "Find something else to do with your life. I'm sure you can." She patted Ivy on the cheek before gesturing to the exit. "Now, off you go before you offend our esteemed clients."

Once outside, Ivy dabbed her welling tears. She sniffled, still refusing to break down in public.

There was nothing to do now, she didn't have Silas's number, and she didn't even know the way to his house. She was contemplating her next move when a car pulled up beside her, and Bud, the hefty bodyguard, stepped out.

"Nothing good here either?" he asked, his deep voice tinged with concern.

Relief swept over Ivy as she saw him, and with it came the tears she had been holding back all day. She buried her face in her palms, sobbing gently. Grateful to see him.

Bud handed her a tissue.

"They wouldn't sell me anything, Ivy murmured, realizing how pathetic she sounded.

going back to the first place or

said, shaking her head in shame. She couldn't possibly go back to Lily & Styles or

firm. "Wipe your tears, ma'am. We're

just want to go home," Ivy

are to make sure you

Ivy nodded. Together, they walked back into the Reginald's. Lucy's eyes narrowed the moment

told you, you can't shop here," she said, her annoyance

countered, walking protectively behind Ivy. "She gets what

her mouth. "You didn't have to add a bodyguard to your

"Unless you want Silas Stone to burn this building to the ground

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and then

Bud

fear. "Please, allow me to show you our unique and

shot Bud a grateful glance before following Lucy. An

with more boxes and bags than she

green eyes glistened with

a small nod, his eyes softening in the

at Silas's house, Monica was waiting with two other women, who quickly helped

to tell

Monica to her room. Inside, a tray of food awaited, and her stomach gave a betraying growl

shopping would leave you exhausted," Monica said as she placed the bags at the foot of Ivy's bed. "I'll have a

to speak, Ivy

a special surprise in your closet,

it," she said, departing

been holding. Her emotions were i turmoil, and she didn't know how to process

in

began eating, devouring as much as her stomach could take.

had left

necklace. Ivy's breath caught when she

neckline was designed with intricate

sparkled

the gown with the necklace, the ensemble clung to her figure perfectly, enhancing her curves. Monica helped style