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.

your hair and makeup. Please come with

am Mrs. Stone, Rosie snapped from

are, the lady said and her

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around it. On the table

but she heaved a deep sigh, trying to

rother

the ladies said. "I'lI start with your hair, and when I'm done, Xia will handle

"Yes." Ivy nodded.

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Chapter 20

my assistants." Sally said, gesturing to

red chair

to

you." Sally smiled, draping

Ivy's shoulders. "Have you always had

hair," Ivy

that she doesn't think about her mother often, she was only surprised that she'd talked about her more in the past 24 hours than she had in years-and not

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

in. Sally asked, "What's going on with you and

process, washing and drying. When Ivy

Stone?"

was taken aback by

lowering her voice to a

red in the mirror. "Well, I...

curler in Ivy's hair and gave her a look. "You don't have to be nice. Everyone here knows how horrible Mrs. Stone is," she said, and

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

bad"

said, picking another curler.

off. Everyone jolted, expecting Rosie, but

your husband," he said, handing a box to Ivy before

scarlet as she collected it. It was 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

Sally exclaimed and the assistants gathered

remembered the pink diamond Silas had customized for her and wondered how he

they all admired the sapphire, the door

Rosie paused, her eyes dropping to the sapphire. "Who... gave

it!" Sally answered before

jealousy shone in Rosie's eyes, and her face reddened, betraying her composure.

envy.

you," Ivy replied, pleased by Rosie's

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

you," Sally murmured, quickly finishing

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

time to

"Isn't that