A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

Chapter 19

"What the hell?" Ivy muttered as she made her way back to her room, seriously unsettled.

Fine, she had attacked Silas with that accusation, but that didn't give him the right to throw her out like that

When she finally reached her room, she slumped into her bed, her emotions all over the place

If Thomas was truly behind her mother's demise, why had Cole and their father waited so long to tell her? Had they taken legal action against him? Were these accusations even real, or were they just trying to manipulate her choices?

She wasn't sure anymore. Doubt poked at her curiosity, melding with her pain.

And Silas? She didn't even know what to think. Was he lying? Or he simply didn't know his brother as much as he thought he did.

Ivy sighed aloud, exhausted by her thoughts. She picked up her phone and dialed Cole's number, hoping he had answers that could pur her at ease. But Cole didn't pick up, and her doubt intensified.

She needed to find out if Thomas was truly responsible for her mother's death- with or without Silas's approval.

She picked up the file, went through it, saw that Silas had made the changes and signed. She stripped out of the golden gown, ready to end the exhausting day.

After a long, warm bath, Ivy retired for the night.

The next morning, waking up to a bouquet of flowers and a pink diamond necklace that spelled her name outside her door did little to calm her nerves or improve her impression of Silas.

She picked up the lilies and examined the attached card. It read: I'm sorry. - Silas.

The gesture made her blush as she placed the bags on the table in her room before heading downstairs.

"Oh, you're all ready," Silas said as she descended the stairs. He was dressed in a navy green shirt, standing at the bottom of the stairs.

She wore a yellow gown, her brown hair tied neatly behind her ears. "Yes, I am,"

"she said softly.

"How was y

your night?" Silas asked, a glint of guilt in his

eyes.

She tucked invisible hair behind her ear. "Good," she murmured.

"Breakfast? I'm sure Bethany made something delicious," Silas said, and without waiting for her response, he led the way.

Ivy rolled her eyes but followed him, wondering why he was acting like yesterday didn't happen.

The dining room was grand, with a long table set with antique plates and cutlery. "Welcome to the dining room," Silas smiled. “I don't think I've given you a house tour yet?

shook her head as she

chair opposite her and

spine. His eyes lingered on her,

woman

morning, Mr. Stone," the

Silas replied

smiled at Ivy. "I'm the cook of the

to meet you, Bethany."

closer to her. "I hope you love bacon, ma'am?" she asked, setting the food in front of them. "I've made some candied bacon, poached eggs, brioche toast, and a black truffle sauce, with strawberries

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Bethany went on. Ivy's stomach growled

"Excuse

me," she said, embarrassed.

have dinner last-we

round," Bethany smiled. "I hope you

will." Ivy smiled

the

the meal as though she hadn't eaten in days, savoring

like the gifts?" Silas

her cheeks again as she glanced up. "Yes, thank you,"

to his food without

later, he spoke again. apologize for yesterday.

was w

you were talking to Mason without hearing

silent, reaching for her

for that," he continued. "But my rules still remain. You'll not see him without

her questions last night. She wanted to say something, but instead

cautious around Silas until she was certain he didn't know about Thomas's involvement. She was going to

more on her

seemed surprised by her response. "You...you're

at you like that," Ivy gave a disarming smile.

said, raising his glass of water. "To

laughed,

photoshoot, we'll grab lunch. Is this okay? I'm sorry I didn't ask how you feel

okay. I've been

smiled and returned to his food,

replied, forcing a smile as she

would distance herself from all of them- Cole, her father, and Silas-until she

breakfast, Bethany entered and began clearing

the meal, Bethany. It was