A marriage deal with billionaire stone (Ivy and Silas)

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"She's in

in charge?" Ivy asked, freeing herself from Silas's embrace, her brow furrowing

"Yes, Rosie is one of the best stylists in the country," Silas said, his voice brimming with pride.

"How are you, Ivy? You seem surprised to see me," Rosie said, her eyes scanning Ivy with derision

Ivy's cheeks colored slightly. "I didn't know you were in charge.

"Oh. Silas is like that. He loves surprises," Rosie said, flashing Silas a smile.

Silas chuckled, pulling Ivy close again. "When do we begin?" he asked Rosie.

"It's straight to work." Rosie replied, adjusting her pl

plaid skirt. “Il call the team to attend to you while I take your wife"

Rosie pulled Ivy away from Silas, her grip a little too rough. Ivy immediately yanked her hand free.

Silas seemed oblivious to the tension. "Alright, I'm sure you'll do a great job, Rosie."

JOh, I will," Rosie said with a smile that Ivy didn't trust, a sparkle of mischief in her eyes. "Let's go, Ivy."

"Ill see you soon. Silas said, his voice resonating in the room.

Despite Rosie's mean looks, Silas made Ivy blush as she nodded, following Rosie out of the room.

When they got to the hallway, Rosie suddenly pulled Ivy aside, pinning her against the wall.

"I can't believe you're still on with the marriage!" Rosie snarled, her eyes blazing with anger.

Ivy froze for a moment but quickly composed herself, pulling herself away from Rosie. However, Rosie was surprisingly strong.

"I warned you about what to expect!" Rosie snapped.

Finding her strength, Ivy pushed Rosie away, startling her. "And I told you I didn't care!" Ivy shot back, breathing heavily from anger. "What's your problem with my marriage to Silas?"

"You don't belong here! You don't belong in our family!" Rosie hissed through gritted teeth.

The words stung, but Ivy refused to show it. "Who made you the judge of that? You have no right to interfere in my marriage. I am here to stay, Rosie!"

Rosie raised her hand as if to strike Ivy, but the hallway door opened, and two ladies walked in.

"Rosie, we're ready," one of the ladies said.

Ivy watched as Rosie immediately composed herself, her countenance changed. "Sure," Rosie said, a smile plastered on her face.

Ivy, still seething, attempted a smile but failed.

time for your hair and makeup. Please come

Mrs. Stone, Rosie snapped from behind

you both are, the lady said and

steps, ignoring Rosie as the ladies led her to another

On the table were hair accessories

by Rosie's words, but she heaved a deep sigh, trying to calm her nerves. She was pissed and couldn't wait for another chance to

rother

we are, Mrs. Stone. I'm Sally, and this is Xia," one of the ladies said. "I'lI start with

"Yes." Ivy nodded.

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Chapter 20

assistants." Sally said, gesturing to

the red chair

going to create

smiled, draping a

shoulders. "Have you

had brown hair," Ivy said, her

was only surprised that she'd talked about her more in the

said warmly, breaking Ivy's thoughts.

going on with you and the

hair process, washing and drying. When

Stone?"

taken aback

my place," Sally said, lowering her voice to a whisper. "But Xia and

in the mirror. "Well, I...

a look. "You don't have to be nice. Everyone here knows how horrible Mrs. Stone is," she

as Ivy didn't like Rosie, she didn't want to gossip. "I don't

bad"

Sally said, picking another curler.

door opened, cutting Sally off. Everyone jolted, expecting Rosie,

from your husband," he said, handing

a royal blue box designed with a pink ribbon and a crystal charm. Untying the ribbon, she found a stunning blue sapphire necklace. The gem glinted in the light, leaving Ivy

exclaimed and the assistants gathered round, admiring the

had customized for her

the sapphire, the door opened again. This time,

with- Rosie paused, her eyes dropping to the

husband sent it!" Sally answered before Ivy

eyes, and her face reddened, betraying her composure. "It's beautiful," she said, unable to hide

envy.

you," Ivy replied, pleased by Rosie's

up now! There's no time, I'll be back in ten minutes with her outfit, and that makeup

Sally murmured,

makeup. Moments

time to dress,"

"Isn't that