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

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

her again? It wasn't like it was the first time. He just wanted those pink nipples in his mouth-to taste her,

him hard, and he ran a hand through his hair as he tried to pull himself together. Then, with a sigh, he

he said when Wade

your wife is a

need you

send me the revisions, and I'll get to it

said. "I was also calling to inform you about the next phase

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

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

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Tll have some meetings with

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

sounds good, Silas

Let me know how that goes. Don't forget to send me

"I won't. Later, Wade."

"Bye."

Mrs. Harris

his door opened. Expecting to see Rachel, a young woman barged in

your response to the allegations that he built his business through fraud? I would like your

and clearly out of breath. She grabbed the reporter by the arm, dragging her towards the door. "You

few questions,

Stone!" the

called as she was

buzzing over him, especially after his final breakup

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

I need to see her urgently," Silas said. Mrs. Harris nodded

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

again, and Rachel, his personal assistant, entered. Aside from being his PA, Rachel

called for me, sir,"

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

"Depends on the kind of impact you want. We could issue a formal statement about the marriage, stage a wedding

"Which approach would

snippets of you two spending time together-a public appearance, dates. Then, follow up

paparazzi followed. Kim enjoyed the

unveiling thing was like reliving his public moments with Kim, except this time, he was purposely putting them out-and doing it for

sounds right," he finally said. "Gather your ideas with the publicity teams, and schedule a meeting with Thomas's

"Alright, boss," Rachel said.

to send the new contract arrangements to Wade.