A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 14.

Silas was working when Ivy's call came in. He didn't know it was

"Yes I am." Ivy replied firmly.

"What happened? Why the change of heart?"

sher until he heard her voice. "Uhmm, are you sure about that?”

She paused for a moment before she spoke. "Nothing, I just changed my mind."

He knew she was lying but he didn't press. "Alright then," he said. "I'll start the process."

"Alright."

Before he

e could stop himself, he blurted out, "Dinner tonight? Somewhere private?"

Another

pause. "Yes, sure."

"Great," he smiled, even though she couldn't see that. "I'll send you an outfit."

You don't have to, Silas," she said.

"Oh, come on. It's a gift," he countered.

"If you keep gifting me lovely gowns, I'll take it you disapprove of my wardrobe and don't trust my fashion sense," she teased, but there was a hint of offense in her tone.

"Oh I didn't..."he stuttered. "I'm sorry. I didn't know you felt that way."

"Well, I just went shopping yesterday and I haven't worn anything I bought," she said.

"I'm sorry, Ivy. I didn't mean to impose. I just wanted to give you something," he said, softening his tone.

She sighed. "Fine. I'll accept it-only because you have great taste in gowns." She sounded like she was smiling-

He chuckled. "Alright, thank you"

"No slits this time," she joked.

"Ho slits this time," he promised.

you later," she said and

the desk, still smiling. He had been thinking about her all night-all day. God, it had been so hard

first time. He just wanted those pink nipples in

thought made him hard, and he ran a hand through his hair as he tried to pull himself together. Then, with a sigh, he picked up his phone again, and dialed

said when Wade picked

heard your wife is a diva," Wade

to the contract. "I need you

revisions, and I'll get to it as

calling to inform you about the next phase of

discussion with Thomas about the procedure we could begin with. Maybe starting with pictures. What

Silas said. "1]l meet up with my team and

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have some meetings

teams as well, and then we'll work with yours. Good!"

sounds good,

me know how that goes. Don't forget to

"I won't. Later, Wade."

"Bye."

Harris through the intercom. "Send Rachel

barely engrossed in it when his door

asked, stepping forward. "What's your response to the allegations

by the arm,

a few

Stone!" the

as she was

the news or had reporters buzzing over him, especially after his final breakup with Kim. He didn't miss it and he most definitely didn't miss

so sorry, sir. She's being handled by security. She just barged in, and

Rachel know I need to see her urgently," Silas said.

turning to security. He'd have to double it now-he couldn't risk reporters barging into his place of business.

Aside from being

called for me, sir," Rachel said,

your seat," Silas gestured to the seat opposite his. "I intend to go public with my marriage." Rachel was one of the few people who knew about it. "But I don't know how to approach it.

could issue a

forward. "Which approach would be the most provocative? The

of you two spending time together-a public appearance, dates. Then, follow up with a formal wedding and release the photos. We could

they went, paparazzi followed. Kim enjoyed the spotlight, but

reliving his public moments with Kim, except this time, he was purposely putting them

your ideas with the publicity teams, and schedule a meeting with Thomas's teams so we can brainstorm

"Alright, boss," Rachel said.

also need you to send the new