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

Stone, Rosie snapped from

the lady said and

steps, ignoring Rosie as the ladies led her

a huge mirror, with lights around it. On the table were hair accessories with two

heaved a deep sigh, trying to calm her nerves. She was pissed and couldn't wait for another chance to confront

rother

Mrs. Stone. I'm Sally, and this is Xia," one of the ladies said. "I'lI start with your hair, and when I'm done, Xia

"Yes." Ivy nodded.

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Chapter 20

are my assistants." Sally said,

her greeting, sitting on the red chair positioned in

to create

you." Sally smiled,

Ivy's shoulders. "Have you

hair," Ivy said, her

often, she was only surprised that she'd talked about her more in the past 24 hours than she had in years-and not for a good reason, Guilt

dyeing then," Sally said warmly, breaking Ivy's thoughts. "Let's go wash it.” "Alright." Ivy

asked, "What's going

the hair process, washing and drying.

Stone?"

aback by

not my place," Sally said, lowering her voice to a whisper.

in the mirror.

Mrs. Stone

didn't want to gossip. "I

bad"

picking

Everyone jolted, expecting Rosie,

delivery from your husband," he said, handing a box

it. It was a royal blue box designed with a pink ribbon and a crystal

and the assistants gathered

the gift. She remembered the pink diamond Silas had customized for her and

the door

her eyes dropping to the

husband sent it!" Sally

glint of jealousy shone in Rosie's eyes, and her face reddened, betraying her composure. "It's beautiful," she said, unable to hide

envy.

you," Ivy replied,

in ten minutes with

murmured, quickly finishing Ivy's

began working on Ivy's makeup. Moments later, Rosie returned, holding a short

time to

"Isn't that